Walking On Volume 4, Issue 9, September 2017 | Page 10
Industry Info
American Horse Council Makes Changes
to Governance Structure
American Horse Council (AHC)
President Julie Broadway and the
AHC Board of Trustees are pleased
to announce two governance
changes to the AHC’s Board effec-
tive 2018.
The current 15-person Board of
Trustees of the AHC is made up of
individuals representing organiza-
tions that hold AHC Organization-
al Memberships at the “Strategic”
level*. These organizations include
The Jockey Club, American As-
sociation of Equine Practitioners,
National Thoroughbred Racing As-
sociation, US Trotting Association,
US Equestrian Federation, Thor-
oughbred Racing Association of
North America, and the American
Quarter Horse Association. Starting
in January 2018, the AHC Board
will add two “at large” seats.
The first “at large” seat will be
filled by the current Chair of the
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Coalition of State Horse Councils.
The second “at large” seat will be
determined by applications.
In January the AHC President
will call for applicants for the
second “at large” seat from current
AHC member organizations to
serve a maximum two year term on
the AHC Board. Only member or-
ganizations paying dues at the level
designated for their size organiza-
tion are eligible. Applicant’s orga-
nization must be willing to commit
to the time needed to serve on the
board and cover expenses necessary
to attend meetings, etc.
In March the Board will review
all applicants and elect a trustee
based upon: 1) the need for that
sector of industry to have a voice
not currently represented by sitting
trustees, and 2) the individual’s
background and knowledge of the
equine industry.
AHC President Julie Broadway
stated “As part of the AHC’s stra-
tegic plan, a task force was formed
to review the organization’s overall
governance structure and ensure
relevancy and best practices. Based
upon their research it was rec-
ommended that additional voices
and perspectives would be ben-
eficial. We look forward to these
additions to the board and would
like to express our appreciation to
the Governance Task Force and
Membership Task Force for their
research and input.”
AHC Board Chair, Dr. Jerry
Black, added “As the national or-
ganization representing the equine
industry in Washington, DC, the
AHC strives to be inclusive while
ensuring the board is a manageable
size and the trustees are strongly
committed to AHC’s mission. These
additions will serve AHC well as we
look ahead at challenges facing the
equine industry. ”
To learn more about the AHC’s
governance and opportunities to
participate on ad hoc committees,
task forces and standing commit-
t ees go to www.horsecouncil.org/
goverance.