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Virginia Horse Council Membership

All horsemen, adult and youth, breed groups, related industries, shows, farms, sales, clubs, schools, stables and pleasure horse owners are eligible for membership. By expanding our membership, we can attain even more influence in the public arena. Membership is for the calendar year.

Primary areas of committee work include:

  • Research and Development
  • Communication
  • Youth Programs
  • Trail Development and Preservation
  • Marketing
  • Recognition and Awards

Benefits of Membership

Membership Benefits also include the VHC quarterly newsletter, "Members Only” discounts at statewide tack and feed shops, a subscription to Southeast Equine and much, much more! Please click here to download a Membership Application and Renewal form.

The Virginia Horse Council would like to say "Thank You" to the following Feed and Tack Shops for supporting the Council and its members with a special "Members Only" discount:

To obtain your "Members Only" discount, simply present your current VHC Membership Card when paying for your items.


The Virginia Horse Council has been the driving force behind:

  • Feed Check Off Program
  • South Eastern Trails Conference
  • Revised VA Equine Liability Law
  • The Horse Breeder’s Incentive
    Program
  • The Virginia Horse Center
  • Pari-mutuel Horse Racing
  • Trail Development on State and
    Federal Land
  • Area and Statewide Educational
    Seminars
  • Virginia Horse Industry Board
  • Positive Relationships with the
    General Assembly and
    State Government offices
  • Links with the American Horse Council and Virginia Agribusiness Council
  • The Horse as an Agricultural Animal
  • The Virginia Equine Economic Impact Study