The American Horse Council (AHC) has announced that this year’s National Issues Forum theme is "Congress on a Diet: What It Means for the Horse Industry."

The Forum will be held June 21 in Washington, D.C., during the AHC’s annual meeting. The annual meeting will run from June 19-22 at the Washington Court Hotel and includes an update on the national equine health initiative, the Congressional Reception, and the annual Congressional Ride-In.

The AHC’s various committees, including the Unwanted Horse Coalition, will also meet to discuss issues affecting the equine community.

"The highlight of this year’s forum will be presentations from members of Congress, staff, and federal regulatory agencies on the new fiscal realities in Washington," said AHC president Jay Hickey. "They will discuss how Congress’s efforts to deal with the country’s deficits may result in cut-backs to federal programs and spending that could affect the horse industry. There is a new paradigm in Washington that will affect all American industries, including the horse industry