Celebration
Board of Directors Chairman Charles McDonald
attended the 2009 American Horse Council’s (AHC)
National Issues Forum recently in Washington, DC.
The topic of the conference was The Welfare
of the Horse.
While at
the conference McDonald heard from several equine
industry leaders concerning horse welfare, a topic
that spans all breeds and disciplines.
McDonald stated “While the emphasis has
been on placing sound, compliant horses in the
show ring in the Walking Horse industry, I learned
that we are not the only breed within the equine
world that faces similar issues.”
Those in
attendance at the conference heard from several
speakers, notably leaders
from the American Association of Equine
Practitioners, American Quarter Horse Association,
United States Equestrian Federation, United States
Trotting Association, and National Thoroughbred
Racing Association.
The
final day of the conference was used for attendees
to visit with Congressional leaders and Federal
agencies.
McDonald was able to meet briefly with
Senators Lamar Alexander and Bob Corker.
The American Horse Council, of which The
Celebration is a member, is a national association
representing all segments of the horse industry in
Washington, DC.
Founded in 1969, the AHC is member
supported by approximately 160 organizations and
1,200 individuals representing every facet of the
horse world – from owners, breeders, trainers,
veterinarians, farriers, breed registries and
horsemen’s associations to horse shows,
racetracks, rodeos, commercial suppliers and state
horse councils.
