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American Horse Council
Press Release
Contact: kmccolaugh@horsecouncil.org
January 23, 2006
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American Horse Council - Saddle Up For the American Horse Council’s
Congressional Cavalry Program!
In an effort to better represent and serve the horse industry in Washington,
DC, the American Horse Council and some of its member organizations are
initiating a new direct grassroots effort entitled, “The Congressional
Cavalry Program.” You can participate and help to make a difference.
All individual horse owners, breeders, veterinarians, trainers, competitors,
recreational riders, service providers, and anyone who desires to be
involved in grassroots efforts in Washington are encouraged to join the
Congressional Cavalry Program. The purpose of the program is to identify at
least one member of the American Horse Council in each Congressional
District across America who will agree to contact his/her
Representative/Senator or other federal officials when asked. We are hoping
to include individuals from as many AHC member organizations as possible to
get a cross-section of the horse industry identified in each Congressional
district who will represent their organization and the horse
industry when called upon.
Individuals will be mobilized when there is a need for grassroots lobbying.
The AHC will provide participants programs with whatever information is
necessary. Members of the program will be put on an email, fax, or mail list
so they can be contacted and activated quickly.
Other Congressional Cavalry activities may include:
- Visits with Members of Congress in§ Washington or back in the home
district Invitations to Members of Congress to visit your facility,
event
or activity
- Regular reports to Congress/staff about your activities “back home,”
illustrating the importance of the horse industry to the local economy,
sport and recreational life
- If you want to sign up or have any additional questions about the
program, please contact Kevin McColaugh of the American Horse Council at
202-296-4031 or
kmccolaugh@horsecouncil.org.
To sign up for the Congressional Cavalry Program, please provide
the following information:
Name:
Phone:
Farm or Business Name: Email:
Mailing Address:
Congressional Representative (if known):
Horse Industry Activity (Racing, Showing, Recreational Riding, etc.):
Please respond by email to
kmccolaugh@horsecouncil.org,
by fax to 202-296-1970 or by mail to:
Kevin McColaugh
American Horse Council
1616 H Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006
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