Walking On Volume 3, Issue 4, April 2016 | Page 17

too soon to begin scheduling meetings right now.” The Ride-In allows members of the horse community to meet with their elected representatives and federal officials to discuss important issues affecting them.  All members of the horse community are encouraged to participate, even if they don’t attend the AHC convention.  The Ride-In is important because it puts a face on the $102 billion horse industry and the millions of Americans who are part of it.  Congress deals with various issues that impact the horse industry, including taxes, gaming, immigration, welfare issues, access to trails and public lands, diseases, and interstate and international movement of horses.  This is an opportunity for the horse community to come to Washington in force and meet with their Senators, Representatives, and staffs.  “The Ride-In literally illustrates the goal of the AHC, and the theme of this year’s meeting, to ‘Put More Horsepower in Congress’,” concluded Hickey. The AHC convention will also include the AHC’s Congressional Reception, the meeting of the Unwanted Horse Coalition, and other meetings.  As always, the AHC annual meeting brings together the horse industry’s leaders, stakeholders, service providers, and individuals to discuss common issues of importance. More information on these Forums and the entire AHC annual meeting, including registration and hotel information, can be found on the AHC’s website, http:// horsecouncil.org/events.php or by contacting the AHC. The Walking On B ulletin B oard! Attire / Tack Farms Advertiser your Farm or Business on The Walking On Bulletin Board! 30 words - text only $40 for one year. Awards 30 words with photo or logo $75 for one year. (Farm/Business Name, Phone, Email, & Website DO NOT count toward 30 word limit.) Email [email protected] to place your ad TODAY! 17