Walking On Volume 2, Issue 10, October 2015 | Page 8

Industry Info Additional Organizations Support AHC Welfare Code The U.S. Polo Association, American Warmblood Registry, North American Shortpony Registry, Missouri Quarter Horse Association, Michigan, Minnesota, New York and South Carolina Horse Councils, Pal-O-Mine Equine Center and the Virginia Horse Center Foundation are the latest organizations to endorse the American Horse Council’s (AHC) Welfare Code of Practice. The AHC Welfare Code of Practice is a broad set of principles designed to establish good welfare procedures for organizations to follow to “Put the Horse First.”  The code outlines in broad strokes what principles organizations are committed to in breeding, training, competing, transporting, enjoying, and caring for their horses.  The code encourages everyone to consider the health, safety, and welfare of their horses in all aspects of their activities, including the social and ethical issues.  The AHC’s code is not intended to supersede an organization’s rules or regulations.  Any organization’s more specific rules still govern activities sanctioned and regulated by the organization.  Rather the code is a compliment to any such rules and restates the principles to be followed by breed registries, trade associations, various disciplines and the horse community as a whole in pursuing their equine activities. To review the AHC Welfare Code of Practice, a list of the 51 org anizations supporting the code, and a FAQs page, please visit the AHC Website at www.horsecouncil.org. THE AFFORDABLE ADVERTISING OPTION. Remember us when considering your Fall and Winter advertising options. Full Page Ads start at only $75.00! For more information and a complete list of advertising rates visit www.walkingonmag.com. To reserve your space email [email protected] 8 • Walking On