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Florida Horse Council – Frequently Asked Questions:

1. What is the goal of the Florida Horse Council?
The Florida Horse Council’s primary goal is to protect the well-being of Florida’s 500,100 horses and safeguard the $5.1 billion generated every year by Florida’s horse industry by creating a favorable business climate for this revenue to grow. The Florida Horse Council represents its members on a state level in Tallahassee and on a national level in Washington, D.C. through the American Horse Council.

2. Who should join the Florida Horse Council?
The Florida Horse Council gives a unified voice to the 440,000 Florida residents who participate in our horse industry and is comprised of Florida’s horse breeders, owners, trainers, riders and enthusiasts. If you own a horse or your living is dependant upon horses and you live in Florida, the Florida Horse Council was created for you. Joining the Florida Horse Council gives our industry the strength it needs to accomplish our goals.

3. What are some issues concerning The Florida Horse Council?
The Florida Horse Council will deal with issues such as growth management, taxes , alternative therapy practices, equine health issues, environmental issues, and other concerns related to the state’s horse industry An immediate concern is to maintain livestock classification for horses in Florida as an agriculture so that farm owners can be treated like the rest of the agriculture businesses and get federal assistance in the case of disasters such as hurricaines.

4. What are the dues used for?
The Florida Horse Council is a not-for-profit, 501(c)5 trade association. Dues are used to cover the expense of getting the horseman’s voice heard throughout our state, to educate our lawmakers about the needs of horsemen and to educate our horsemen about issues concerning them in the government.

5. What do I get as a member of the Florida Horse Council?
The Florida Horse Council members have increased buying power. Through the National Thoroughbred Racing Association and the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association, members are part of NTRA Purchasing, which includes discounts from John Deere, Dodge, FedEx, Sherwin Williams, OfficeMax and Lexmark.

The Florida Horse Council members will become more educated. As members, you will get Horse Capital Digest, which will enable you to learn about the interests and concerns of other breeds and disciplines, as well as stay informed about what is going on at the state and national level for horse owners, trainers and breeders. For details on Horse Capital Digest’s involvement with the Florida Horse Council contact Shaneen Kohler, Horse Capital Digest editor, at 352-732-8686 or info@horsecapitaldigest.com.

The Florida Horse Council members will be updated via e-mail and via the Florida Horse Council Web site:
www.FloridaHorseCouncil.com. Monthly e-mails, Horse Capital Digest and our Web site will address updates on the legislative front, in addition to providing timely health news from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine and news from the Florida Department of Agriculture.


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