AHC: Connect with Congress on Equine Issues

It’s important that elected leaders understand and appreciate the United State’s $102 billion horse industry.
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Despite the low approval ratings for Congress, American equestrians are still interested in what Congress is doing. Why? Because what Congress does–or does not do–impacts the horse industry. This is true regardless of your breed or discipline, whether you are an individual owner, run a track or show, own a horse business, work in the industry as a service provider, or ride for recreation.

It is important that we build relationships with our elected leaders in Washington and that they understand and appreciate the $102 billion horse industry’s contribution to the economic, sporting and recreational sectors of the United States and their states. This year, 2012, is a terrific opportunity to do this because it is an election year and so many members of Congress and new candidates are running for federal office and they want to meet you.

One of the best ways to build a relationship is to simply invite a member of Congress to your farm or ranch or to an equestrian event back in the district or state. Invite other horse people so there is a built-in crowd of voters. A personal experience with the horse community makes an impression.

All across the country there are farms and ranches getting ready for the breeding season–a great time to showcase the industry. There are horse shows–large and small–races, rodeos, organized and disorganized trail rides, horse sales, and more. Each of these events is an opportunity to build a relationship with a member of Congress or a candidate and to help them understand the horse industry a little bit better. Remember that going to a horse farm or event is a pleasant way to spend a few hours. Having voters there makes it even more pleasant for those running for Congress

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