Check out these $valuable$ Member Benefits
 The American Horse Council has partnered with NTRA Advantage to make your HCI membership even more valuable. Now all AHC member organizations and their members are eligible for significant savings on products and services from companies including John Deere, UPS, Toshiba, Office Depot, Sherwin-Williams, Equine Travel Advantage and Moxie Equestrian.
http://www.horsecouncil.org/ahc-advantage-plan NEW THIS YEAR! HCI members can join American Horse Council at a 40% discount for just $15. Select this option on the membership page. Details here.
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$1,000,000 Equine Excess Personal Liability Insurance*
Available to Gold Members only
- $50 - Individual membership covers the member only
- $75 - Family membership covers individual members, their spouse and minor children (under 18)
- Comparable insurance might have a value of $300 - $400
- Covers participation in horse shows, clinics, trail rides, demonstrations, or while otherwise enjoying your horse(s)
- Not intended to replace necessary commercial liabilty insurance
- Provided by Equisure, Inc. and underwritten by Lloyd's of London
- Offers additional purchasing benefits and discounts See ARG Member Benefits
*Disclaimer: This service is provided by Equisure, Inc. in cooperation with Horsemen's Council of Illinois. This program is not a source of revenue for the Horsemen's Council of Illinois. Association Resource Group Purchasing Group (The Master Policy holder) has arranged coverage with Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's, London using Equisure, Inc. as the agent. Insurance FAQ's
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| HCI WORKS FOR YOU ALL YEAR |
Educational Opportunities
- Providing seminars, printed materials and input from state equine science programs
- Supports and expands youth projects and leadership opportunities
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Horse Trail Advocacy
- HCI advocates for horse trail access, maintenance and development
- Works to keep trails open and accessible for recreational riding
- Collaborates with organizations statewide to pursue this goal
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Illinois Horse Fair
- HCI produces the Illinois Horse Fair, an all-industry exposition and educational event
- Illinois' largest non-racing equestrian event, encompassing all breeds and disciplines
Visit the Illinois Horse Fair Website
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Legislative Lobbying
- HCI monitors legislative activity at the state and federal levels for issues affecting horse ownership so you don't have to
- HCI works to improve proposed bills and regulations based on the needs of our members and their horses
- We'll keep you updated on important legislation
- Our legislative tracking system provides you with simple ways to participate and contact your elected officials
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Health Regulations
- HCI works to improve health regulations to the benefit of the horses
- Helped pass Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) regulations to protect Illinois horses from this incurable disease
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Racing
- HCI recognizes horse racing’s financial impact and works to build public awareness and support for a strong and vibrant racing industry
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Taxation
- HCI works to educate and inform government officials and our membership about the horse industry and how tax issues might affect horse ownership in Illinois
- Monitor government activities to protect the horse industry against unsound tax policy
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Zoning
- HCI recognizes an expanding populace jeopardizes zoning for horse keeping and fights to keep horses and greenspace as an important part of our communities
- County planning and zoning issues require your diligence at the local level - HCI can help, but it's up to you to keep an eye on your local officials and let us know when you need a hand
- We encourage horsemen to be visible and instrumental in zoning discussions at all levels of government
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