The last three years have been a time of great change throughout the country for homes, businesses and industries. Rising costs of living, shrinking of assistance and changes in demographics have affected so much of our world, and that includes the equine industry. However, not all of the changes are easy to identify. This is why the American Horse Council (AHC), together with the U.S. Equestrian Federation, has kicked off what could be one of the biggest studies in more than 50 years with the 2023 National Economic Impact Study (EIS) for the equine industry.
This week USEA Official Host Podcast Nicole Brown is joined by Julie Broadway, the president of the American Horse Council. The AHC is a bi-partisan advocacy organization based in Washington D.C. that covers federal legislative and regulatory issues and focuses on coalitions and education and a number of industry initiatives. It operates by consensus and is the voice for the equine industry. Learn more about how the AHC is relevant for eventers and keeping the equine industry thriving in the U.S.!