By The American Horse Council
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This monthly episode 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 riders in all 50 states.
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Julie Broadway
Julie Broadway has over 30 years of leadership experience in both for-profit and non-profit sectors, Julie holds a BS, MBA, Executive Certificate in Non-Profit Leadership and is Certified Association Executive ®. She’s a life-long horse enthusiast ranging from recreational rider, breeder, and show competitor. A native of NC, she and her husband now reside in DC along with their Pembroke Welsh Corgis and Morgan horses.
In her down time, she enjoys volunteering (past president of PATH International and current on the PATH Intl Credentialing Council), horseback riding, gardening and cooking. “I’m passionate about the equine industry because horses have enhanced my life and well-being so profoundly,” said Julie. “Working at the AHC is a way to give back to the equine community and ensure the long-term health of the industry.”
Emily Stearns
Emily Stearns, MScR is the Health, Welfare, and Regulatory Affairs Liaison for the American Horse Council. Emily completed her MScR through research in Equine Science at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, and her BSc in Animal Science at the University of New Hampshire. Her career with horses started as an instructor and manager of a multitude of different horse operations in New England before entering Animal Welfare and rescue with the Animal Rescue League of Boston—Dedham Branch. Since her early days in rescue with ARL – Boston she has managed research for the American Horse Council on equine welfare, consulted for The Watershed Animal Fund during the development of The Right Horse Initiative, taught adjunct in multiple university equine programs, acts as an equine grant reviewer for the Morris Animal Foundation, and is a program advisor for the local aggie. She is a self-admitted “horse girl” and grew up eventing in Massachusetts. Most recently, she has started raising chickens, geese, and sheep on her farm in New Hampshire. In her free time, she enjoys riding, skiing, and travelling.
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