he Virginia Horse Council is your voice for the expanding equine
industry in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Council is a not-for-profit organization formed by horsemen for Virginia horsemen. The membership and Board of Directors represent all breeds. The purpose of the Virginia Horse Council is to promote and improve the horse industry in Virginia.
Our mission is to serve as the umbrella organization of the Virginia equine community and to serve as the lobbyist on issues affecting, horsemen, horsewomen and horses in the Commonwealth. This is a mission that your Virginia Horse Council Board of Directors takes seriously and is both committed to following and is dedicated to fulfilling.
Latest News and Information:
- Passing the Reins – Engaging Young Adults as Emerging Leaders in the Equestrian Community (listen to audio Podcast)
The keynote address from the Virginia Horse Council Annual Meeting and Educational Seminar held March 7, 2009. The presentation was made by Rick Potts, Chief of Conservation & Outdoor Recreation for the National Park Service. In an effort to share this motivation address with more people the audio of the presentation was recorded. To listen to Rick’s presentation, click the link above (This will download or open the mp3 audio file, and may start playing it, depending on your computer's configuration). The VHC thanks Alan Keck, VirginiaHorseNews.com who prepared the podcast. - Trail Ride at Stratford Hall Plantation
May 31, 2009: The Virginia Horse Council and the VQHA are co sponsoring a trail ride at Stratford Hall Plantation near Montross, Va. This special ride will offer both morning and afternoon routes that will be marked so that you can ride at your own pace. Learn more > - AHC Issues Forum to Focus on Welfare of Horse
The American Horse Council’s National Issues Forum will focus on the “Welfare of the Horse.” The Forum, which will feature speakers from segments of the horse community as varied as competition, sport, work and entertainment, will be held June 16, 2009 in Washington, DC as part of the AHC’s annual meeting. Learn more >
- Contagious Equine Metritis Outbreak Update - 01/15/09
