American Horse Council Podcast

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This podcast from the American Horse Council highlights members doing amazing horse related things around the county. Plus, we look at the legislation and regulations that affect horseback riders and carriage drivers in all 50 states. Part of the Horse in the Morning podcast family.

  1. Unsanctioned Racing, Shadow Track Showdown

    Jun 2

    Unsanctioned Racing, Shadow Track Showdown

    Delve into the shadowy world of unsanctioned "bush track" racing and the significant risks it poses to horse welfare, jockey safety, and the broader U.S. equine industry. Julie Broadway is joined by AHC Legislative Affairs specialist Amanda Kadilak and intern Aditri Singh to discuss their multi-year investigation into these illicit operations. Additionally, this month's legislative report explores how current trade policies and tariffs are directly impacting the economic landscape for horse owners and businesses. HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3963 –Show Notes and Links: Your Hosts: Julie Broadway (President) and Emily Stearns (Health, Welfare, and Regulatory Affairs Liaison) of the American Horse CouncilSponsors: Populous and SmartEquineSubscribe to the American Horse Council Podcast - Search American Horse Council Podcast on your podcast player.Guest: Amanda Kadilak, Government Affairs Liaison for the AHCGuest: Aditri Singh, Intern for AHCFollow Horses In The Morning on FacebookFollow the American Horse Council on Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) Time Stamps: 01:06 - Bush tracks explained03:00 - Guest introductions06:00 - Scale of bush tracks08:24 - Research and legal gaps12:16 - Disease spread and EIA16:00 - Impact on sanctioned racing19:01 - Agencies and strategy22:19 - Enforcement examples24:35 - Cultural and community angle25:30 - What listeners can do27:54 - Smart Equine sponsor + tariffs topic31:36 - Hay and live horse trade38:50 - Tariffs, prices, and wrap-up

    42 min
  2. Economic Impact - Why the Horse Industry Counts, Literally!

    May 5

    Economic Impact - Why the Horse Industry Counts, Literally!

    Explore why measuring the horse industry’s economic impact is essential for advocacy, funding, and long-term growth. Learn what the AHC Economic Impact Study includes, why updated data is urgently needed, and how it helps position the industry alongside other major economic sectors. We also highlight how this work connects to broader American Horse Council Foundation initiatives and how you can get involved. HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3943 –Show Notes and Links: Your Hosts: Julie Broadway (President) and Emily Stearns (Health, Welfare, and Regulatory Affairs Liaison) of the American Horse CouncilSponsors: Markel Insurance, Equestrian Directory and ENSO Media GroupSubscribe to the American Horse Council Podcast - Search American Horse Council Podcast on your podcast player.Follow Horses In The Morning on FacebookFollow the American Horse Council on Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) Time Stamps: 01:01 - Why the economic impact study matters04:11 - Markel Insurance sponsor05:00 - Why the industry needs a new study now08:00 - What the study measures (direct/indirect impact)10:00 - What’s not included; not a horse census13:52 - Other data sources and horse population gap17:12 - Who funds and manages the national study20:52 - State and custom breakout reports23:25 - Using data for policy and regulation29:37 - Timeline for the next national study31:53 - AHC Foundation and United Horse Coalition35:00 - Equine Welfare Data Collective and capacity issues38:07 - Other foundation programs and closing appeal

    41 min
  3. Room to Roam - Managing Free-Roaming Horses Across the US

    Apr 7

    Room to Roam - Managing Free-Roaming Horses Across the US

    When we think of wild horses we traditionally think of mustangs roaming the picturesque landscapes of the Western US, but they're just 25% of America's free-roaming horses. Join us today as we explore the population of 300,000 free-roaming horses across the US, how they're commonly managed, and how federal regulations cross into it. Listen in... HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3921 –Show Notes and Links: Your Hosts: Julie Broadway (President) and Emily Stearns (Health, Welfare, and Regulatory Affairs Liaison) of the American Horse CouncilGuest: Sarah Coleman, Kentucky Horse CouncilGuests: Dr. Melissa Esser and Kayla Gram from The Science and Conservation CenterLink: Wild Horse and Burro Advisory BoardSponsors: Zoetis - Wild Horse RefugeSubscribe to the American Horse Council Podcast - Search American Horse Council Podcast on your podcast player.Follow Horses In The Morning on FacebookFollow the American Horse Council on Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) Time Stamps: 00:30 - AHC monthly episode and feral horse topic intro01:00 - Define feral vs wild horses; where they live02:48 - Introduce SCC guests Kayla and Melissa04:27 - Introduce Sarah Coleman & Kentucky Horse Council06:42 - Kentucky free-roaming horse history & coal country context11:29 - What free-roaming herds look like on public lands12:03 - Why population control matters for range and safety14:37 - Kentucky residential conflicts and nuisance road horses16:49 - Kentucky’s three‑prong approach (gelding, removal, PZP)19:05 - Federal range management: gathers, holding, adoption31:12 - How PZP darting works and who uses it34:02 - How listeners can volunteer and get involved36:46 - Wild Horse Refuge sponsor & segue to law/policy38:21 - Wild Horse & Burro Act, AMLs, tools, oversight & board

    52 min

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This podcast from the American Horse Council highlights members doing amazing horse related things around the county. Plus, we look at the legislation and regulations that affect horseback riders and carriage drivers in all 50 states. Part of the Horse in the Morning podcast family.