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:
- National Welfare Code of Practice Endorsed
> Read the Welfare Code of Practice American Horse Council
A national Welfare Code of Practice has been endorsed by the American Association of Equine Practitioners, the American Quarter Horse Association, the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association, the National Thoroughbred Racing Association, the U.S. Equestrian Federation and the U.S. Trotting Association. The Welfare Code of Practice, drafted by the American Horse Council, outlines in generic terms what it means for an organization to be committed to the responsible breeding, training, care, use, enjoyment, transport and retirement of horses. - 2010 VA HORSE COUNCIL EVENTS {scheduled to date}
- February 3: VA Horse Council Board of Directors Meeting
VA Farm Bureau, Richmond
Contact: Joi Saville info-at-virginiahorsecouncil.org - February 4: VA Horse Council Legislative Reception
Old City Hall, Richmond
Contact: Cathette Plumer Cathette-at-aol.com - March 12:VA Horse Council Board of Directors Meeting
Colonial Downs
Contact: Joi Saville info-at-virginiahorsecouncil.org - March 13: VA Horse Council Annual Meeting & Educational Seminar Colonial Downs, New Kent
> Click here to download informative brochure - May 21-23: Legislative Trail Ride Stratford Hall
Westmoreland County
Contact: Sandy Hoyer rbrthoyer-at-aol.com - June 5: Trail Ride at Carter's Grove
Charles City County, VA
Sponsored by: AQHA / VQHA / VHC - June 19: Trail Ride at Blandy Experimental Farm / State Arboretum
Boyce, VA
Sponsored by: AQHA / VQHA / VHC
Event Highlight
- March 13:
VA Horse Council Annual Meeting & Educational Seminar
Colonial Downs, New Kent - Click here to download informative brochure
- Click here for Vendor Application
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