Washington, DC –  In conjunction with the American Horse Council’s (AHC) 50th anniversary celebration, this week AHC announced a number of new member benefits, and launched a membership drive campaign that includes several contests.

AHC members can now enjoy $1000s more in membership benefits through partners Tickets at Work, a FREE USEF Fan Membership which entitles them to USEF Member Perks, and returning benefits from the AHC Advantage Plan.  These programs offer significant discounts on brands including: John Deere, Nationwide, Sherwin Williams Paints, Office Depot, UPS, RedBrand Fence, Dover Saddlery, Premier Equestrian arena footing, Triple Crown Nutrition, US Rider, SmartPak, and countless destinations, theme parks, sporting events, Broadway shows and other events.

The first contest is a 50th Anniversary Video Testimonial Contest. In a 3 minute video, members are asked to share why they are AHC members and why the AHC is important to the success of the equine industry.  There will be two winners, one individual AHC member and one winner from a member organization. Entrants must produce a video to be shared and judged on the AHC Facebook page and website.  The best videos will be announced during the AHC Annual Meeting on June 12, 2019.  Winners will receive a BG50 Stihl Leaf Blower, with a retail value of $230! Official rules and entry information can be found on the AHC website at www.horsecouncil.com.

The second contest is a new member campaign drive. New AHC individual members, will be entered in a drawing to win a John Deere S24 Lawn Mower, valued at $2,600! Finally, State Horse Council members who join AHC, can earn points to help your State Horse Council win a gift certificate, as well as being entered in the John Deere S24 Lawn Mower drawing.