Where do the GA Dept of Ag Candidates Stand? At a recent Open Office Thursday lunch, AAHC member Susie Cottongim asked an important question: Which candidate for Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture will be better for our horses and the people who care for them? To… Read More »The Equine Vote
The Fight to Save Our Farmland Matters From Gwinnett to Greene and Morgan to Madison counties, the pressure to develop land is knocking on all our doors. To housing developers and highway planners, county lines don’t exist. Where we see farms and hay fields, they… Read More »Farms vs Development
This form was created Apr 2026 to support our neighbors affected by Georgia wildfires. Please fill out this form if you live within an hour (or so) of Athens, GA AND you are willing and able to help evacuate horses or stable/house horses that had… Read More »Equine Emergency Mobilization Form
We’re excited to be testing a book club exclusively for our members, but before we pick the first title, we want to hear from you. Whether you’re a dressage devotee, a trail-riding enthusiast, or someone who just loves a good “against all odds” horse story,… Read More »Book Club Member Interest Form
⚠️ TRIGGER WARNING: Child Safety & Sexual Abuse The following article discusses predatory grooming and sexual assault involving minors. This content may be distressing for some readers. We believe this conversation is essential for the safety of our community, but please prioritize your own well-being… Read More »Beyond the Barn: Protecting our Riders
we have officially created an AAHC Affiliate Page on Bookshop.org—a platform that allows you to buy books online while supporting local, independent bookstores! We have already started organizing our virtual shelves with categories like: We have started adding some of our favorites, but we want… Read More »AAHC’s Book Shop
The 2026 Athens Area Horse Community Calendars are now available — but stock is limited at this low price. Order yours today before they sell out. It’s a great way to support AAHC and celebrate our amazing local horse community all year long! Limited stock… Read More »AAHC 2026 Calendars
When a horse-related emergency occurs—whether it’s a trailer accident, barn fire, natural disaster, or roadside incident—first responders are first on the scene, facing unique challenges in managing large, unpredictable animals under extreme stress. The Large Animal Emergency Response Course provides valued and necessary skills and… Read More »Help Us Help Train Your County’s First Responders!
Thank you for considering our course for Continuing Education for your team and staff. Below you will find the instructor’s CV and Course Syllabus. At the bottom are flyers to send out to your team. Registration link: https://www.athensareahorsecommunity.com/event/large-animal-emergency-response-course/ Dr. Rebecca Husted – Instructor CV: Large… Read More »TLAER Course CE Credit Credentials
August 31st & September 1st at Georgia International Horse Park (Conyers) Fee for 2 day course (lunch included): $185AAHC Members fee for 2 day course (lunch included): $155 Scholarships available for first responders working in Georgia. Application and pre-approval required. More information HERE. Equip yourself with… Read More »Large Animal Emergency Response Course – Register Now!