Your Arizona Horse Council
O
rganized in the 1960’s as the Arizona
State Horsemen’s Association, the
Arizona Horse Council is a broad-based,
statewide equestrian group whose mission is
to preserve, promote and protect Arizona’s
equestrian lifestyle. Below are some examples
of how we fulfill this mission.
into the field in order to properly care for
equines. (This bill has since passed).
Our active involvement with the legislature,
counties and other governmental bodies
gives us the ability to be proactive rather that
reactive when it comes to horsemen’s rights.
We are the only equestrian group in Arizona
to employ a full-time lobbyist, which gives
us the ability to monitor, evaluate and
recommend changes to proposed legislation
that could potentially limit the rights of
horse owners or conflict with normal horse
maintenance practices. We also have the
ability to author and sponsor legislation.
This gives you as a horse owner a voice with
the legislature.
We have the ability to spread alerts and
mobilize equestrians on short notice. For
example, members were sent alerts to support
the Veterinarian Equine Mobility Act allowing
veterinarians to carry certain restricted drugs
Some examples are:
• Watch for and address environmental issues
such as dust and manure disposal issues;
• Monitor planning and zoning changes
for issues affecting equestrians. Recent
examples include portable corrals, arena
parking and arena lighting;
• Develop alliances and good working
relationships with Farm Bureau, Cattlemen’s
Association, the Department of Agriculture,
State Parks and the BLM; and
• Provide a central point of contact
regarding equine issues, and work
to protect the rights of all horsemen
regardless of riding discipline or
breed association.
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As Arizona’s official representative of the
American Horse Council, we stay abreast of
national issues and trends as well.
To learn more about us and how to join, visit
our website at www.arizonahorsecouncil.org.
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