Mission Statement:

To preserve, promote and protect the Arizona equestrian lifestyle.

The Arizona Horse Council works throughout Arizona to support, enhance and protect horses, horse owners and horse related activities.  As a broad based, horse interest unifying organization, the Arizona  Horse Counsel does not endorse a specific position on issues such as horse slaughter or mustang roundups.

Arizona Horse Council is a registered trade name with the Arizona Department of State - Office of the Secretary of State under the original name of ASHA (Arizona State Horsemen's Association) Agent# 939873

The Arizona Horse Council is Arizona’s Official Affiliate of the American Horse Council, Washington D.C. The organization’s mission is to protect equestrian’s rights and promote the equine industry in Arizona.

Organized in the 1960’s, as ASHA, the Arizona Horse Council is member supported by individuals and organizations representing owners, breeders, equine professionals, and horsemen’s associations for youth programs, recreational riding, horse events and commercial suppliers.

UPDATE From Maricopa County P&Z Meeting 08-08-10

P&Z Commission passed both TA's that go on to the BOS for final approval. The effect is a loss to equestrians of violation appeals to the Supervisors. They will all go to the Board of Adjustments that is part of P&Z and has no authority to make exceptions. Supervisors are certain to approve, they sponsored it. More details to come.

This is what the Arizona Horse Council has accomplished for horse owners in the state over the last two years:

1. Hired a lobbyist to represent issues that impact horse welfare and the equestrian lifestyle
2. Supported the efforts to put a voluntary rescue registry into law
   
3. Supported the efforts to put the Horse Tripping Statute into effect
   
4. Raised awareness in the horse community regarding the Maricopa County Text Amendment protecting equestrian activities in Rural zoning
5. Conducts the only Equine Career and Youth Fair in Arizona
6. Provided animals, volunteers and funds to local schools in support of Black Stallion Literacy Program
7. Coordinates Annual Equine Statewide Summits to identify and form committees on addressing current horse issues as follows:
   
8. Improving Public's perception of Equestrians and the Industry
   
9. Strengthening relationships with state and local government officials
   
10. Maintain a proactive posture with Development and Zoning departments at County, State, and local levels
    
11. Youth Outreach
    
12. Increase and enhance Equestrian Job
13. Opportunities and
    Improve utilization of Public Equestrian Facilities
    
14. Rehoming program for displaced horses (which will be effective by end of year)
    

Thousands of horse owners in Arizona support the Arizona Horse Council through membership to Strengthen the Equestrian Voice in the community!