Mission Statement:

To preserve, promote and protect the Arizona equestrian lifestyle.

The Arizona Horse Council works throughout Arizona to support, enhance and protect horses, horse owners and horse related activities.  As a broad based, horse interest unifying organization, the Arizona  Horse Council does not endorse a specific position on issues such as horse slaughter or mustang roundups.

Arizona Horse Council is a registered trade name with the Arizona Department of State - Office of the Secretary of State under the original name of ASHA (Arizona State Horsemen's Association) Agent# 939873

We meet the second Thursday of the month. Call for time and location, 602-319-6912.

 Arabian 'Doc' Goes Home with New AzHC Member Dianne McDougal of Cave Creek

AzHC President Chip Wilson presented the coveted drawing of Arabian horse 'Doc' to new member Dianne McDougal of Cave Creek during the March AzHC board meeting. Dianne's ticket was drawn from dozens of entries by new AzHC members, many of whom signed up at the Arab show. Congratulations Dianne and thanks to local artist Ron Beemer for his donation and talent. Welcome to all our new members and a special thanks to our existing members who took the time to stop by our booth during the Arab show.  



The Arizona Horse Council is Arizona’s Official Affiliate of the American Horse Council, Washington D.C. The organization’s mission is to protect equestrians' rights and promote the equine industry in Arizona.

Organized in the 1960’s, as ASHA, the Arizona Horse Council is member supported by individuals and organizations representing owners, breeders, equine professionals, and horsemen’s associations for youth programs, recreational riding, horse events and commercial suppliers.

This is what the Arizona Horse Council has accomplished for horse owners in the state over the last two years:

1. Hired a lobbyist to represent issues that impact horse welfare and the equestrian lifestyle
2. Supported the efforts to put a voluntary rescue registry into law
3. Supported the efforts to put the Horse Tripping Statute into effect
4. Raised awareness in the horse community regarding the Maricopa County Text Amendment protecting equestrian activities in rural zoning
5. Conducted the only Equine Career and Youth Fair in Arizona
6. Provided animals, volunteers and funds to local schools in support of Black Stallion Literacy Program
7. Coordinated annual equine statewide summits to identify and form committees on addressing current horse issues
8. Established the Equine Rescue Registry Program

Thousands of horse owners in Arizona support the Arizona Horse Council through membership to strengthen the equestrian voice in the community.

Let's work together to lower hay prices!  Comparison shop for hay prices at allabouthorses.com/hay to locate the best deal in your area. In order for this to work, we also need your input. Forward current hay prices from your local hay sources to info@allabouthorses.com, and allabouthorses will post them online. Soon, you will be able to post hay prices yourself on allabouthorses.com new web format.



Thanks to all our participants!

Trail Horse Challenge Sat. April 28

Some of the best riders in the west and their equine partners joined us for fun and prizes at our 2nd annual AzHC Trail Horse Challenge fundraiser in April. A special thanks to Farnam for their support and donations.

AzHC President Chip Wilson, left, and Arizona State Representative Heather Carter, were a few of the voices heard at the Economic Impact of the Equine Industry in Arizona, Feb. 4. The AzHC is the only state organization to retain a lobbyist (Robert Shuler) to represent horse interests in the Arizona State Capitol. Join us in supporting horse interests in Az.

Let's work together to lower hay prices! Comparison shop for hay prices at allabouthorses.com/hay to locate the best deal in your area. In order for this to work, we also need your input. Forward current hay prices to info@allabouthorses.com for posting online. Soon, you will be able to post hay prices yourself through a totally new website format now in development.

Teachers: Get Your Equine Education Kits FREE!

For grades K-6, each Equine Education Kit has everything you need to teach math, science, language arts and social studies according to the Arizona learning standards, but from a horse friendly perspective.

Reserve your free Equine Education Kit today.

Thanks to Arizona horseman Al Dunning and Farnam for their generous support of the Arizona Horse Council Education Foundation. Without their support, these kits would not be possible.

Sponsorship opportunities available on a limited basis. For more information, contact Ed O'Brien at 602-769-2489.

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