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CALLING ALL EQUESTRIANS Urgent Help Needed!

Dear Equine Community, At the Equine Land Conservation Resource (ELCR), we are dedicated to safeguarding the essence of equestrian communities. Our mission is clear: to protect and conserve lands for horses and horse-related activities on a national scale. Right now, we need your assistance in a crucial research effort. ELCR is urgently investigating cases where … Read more

TAKE ACTION! 2024 Federal Trail Funding

TAKE ACTION! 2024 Federal Trail Funding To view full article and take action click here As a member of Back Country Horsemen of America, an all-volunteer public service organization comprised of 32 states and 13,000 members, I respectfully request that you consider signing onto the attached bipartisan Dear Colleague letter. The letter requests the Committee … Read more

Read the Official ELCR Spring Newsletter!

THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE EQUINE LAND CONSERVATION  RESOURCE In this issue: Impact of AFO and CFO regulations on the equine industry Trails Safe Passing Plan: stop, speak, and stand back Trail Ambassador Programs: Tips, Tricks, and Best Practices (Part 2) Trail Ambassador Programs: Sustainable Equine Management webinar Central Florida Conservation Summit Inspires Smart Growth … Read more

AHC News for October 2021

 In this issue: October 28th Congressional Fly In Schedule Set H-2B Cap Update PAST Act reintroduced EPA update on Pyrethrins & PBOs UHC/EWDC at Equine Affaire Microchip Giveaway! AHC/UHC/EWDC Staff, Emily Stearns recognized AHC to Host Virtual Equine Research Summit Nov 2 &3 November 15th webinar featuring Compton Cowboys Click Here to View the News…(opens up … Read more

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Click here to download Registraion Form November 1, 2021 – Farm Management Plan and Marketing November 2, 2021 –  Legal Organizational Structures November 8, 2021  –  Risk Management November 9, 2021 –  Financial Management November 15, 2021 –  Capital Budgeting November 16, 2021 – Human Resources Management Questions? Please call 478-994-7014  

America Horse Council Action Alert

Contact Your Federal Lawmakers, Co-Sponsor Trails Bills! Even after passing the landmark “Great American Outdoors Act” last year, trails legislation continues to gain traction in Congress. On April 21, Sens. Martin Heinrich (D-NM) and Shelley Moore-Capito (R-WV), introduced the “Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation Act” (S. 1229). This legislation would streamline the recreation permitting process. … Read more

AHC Announces New Affinity Partner

The American Horse Council (AHC) is pleased to welcome Marathon Group, a national provider of vehicle extended service contracts, and their innovative program, healthCAR , as a new AHC affinity partner.  Marathon has 20 plus years in the vehicle service contract industry, administering over 2 Million contracts and paying close to one (1) Billion dollars … Read more

Update on the Georgia Horse Council

One of the first things that the GHC Board did after taking over the Georgia Horse Council (GHC) back in January of 2018, was to pay the $300 annual dues to be a member of the American Horse Council (AHC).  They are a very important link to what’s going on in the horse world nationwide.  … Read more

EWDC is excited to announce the July 2020 Data Drive

The United Horse Coalition (UHC) and Equine Welfare Data Collective (EWDC) are excited to announce the July 2020 Data Drive. Any EWDC eligible organization that completes the current EWDC survey by July 15, 2020 and is (or becomes) a UHC nonprofit member will be entered in a raffle to win a brand-new Stihl leaf blower! … Read more