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The inaugural Kentucky International Equine Summit 2008, held April 28-29, announces four sponsoring organizations—the American Horse Council, the American Saddlebred Horse Association, the North American Equine Ranching Information Council, and the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association.
Founded in 1969, the American Horse Council is group of horse organizations and people concerned about taxation and legislation affecting the horse industry. Through communication with Congress, federal agencies and the media, the AHC seeks to promote and protect all breeds, disciplines and interests regarding the horse.
The American Saddlebred Horse Association was established to educate the general public about this traditional American breed and to safeguard its integrity. The Association also exists to encourage equestrian activities, educate youth about horsemanship and award scholarships to participating youth through programs.
Recognized for it’s promotion of high quality bred horses and progressive, responsible equine practices, the North American Equine Ranching Information Council serves its members, the horse industry and the general public as an agribusiness resource by providing the latest information and research on all aspects of the equine ranching industry.
The Kentucky Thoroughbred Association was established to serves those invested in the Thoroughbred industry throughout Kentucky.
“We’re pleased these organizations have joined with us in this important event,” said Rich Wilcke, director of the Equine Industry Program at the University of Louisville and summit organizer. “Each of these organizations seeks to serve the best interest of those within the horse industry while educating the general public. At the Kentucky International Equine Summit, we intend to expand the knowledge of those attending the event.”
The Kentucky International Equine Summit 2008 is being co-hosted by the Equine Industry Program in the College of Business at the University of Louisville in cooperation with the Equine Initiative in the College of Agriculture at the University of Kentucky. The conference aims to bring together industry leaders to examine the issues facing the future of the equine industry and will be held at the Radisson Plaza Hotel in downtown Lexington April 28 and 29. For more information or to register, please visit www.kyequinesummit.com.
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