South Carolina Horse Council

Representing All Breeds and Disciplines

Welcome

To SC Horse Council

We represent All Breeds and Disciplines

  The South Carolina Horse Council promotes the common interests of the equine community and the industry it creates. Our mission is to Connect, Communicate and Educate.  South Carolina Horse Council holds clinics throughout the state on horsemanship, pasture management, equine nutrition, and lameness. The Council awards youth scholarships annually. It also sends youth to 4-H camp; supports FFA; and helps equines in need. It offers many programs such as the Stallions to Geldings and the Animal Control Officer Equine Seminar certifying law enforcement and animal control officers throughout the state. Publish SC Equestrian Trails Booklet for a quick reference to equine trails and maps. Email SCHC for a free copy.  The SCHC offers $1 million Personal Excess Liability Insurance at an affordable cost to its members.

What SCHC is all about

Explore the Horse Council

Connect

Uniting equine enthusiasts regardless of specific interests on issues that matter to our equine life.

Communicate

Letting the SC equine enthusiasts aware of issues affecting the equine community and the industry we support.

Educate

We educate members, elected and government officials and the general public about the benefits of equestrian activities and programs.

Upcoming Events
& Notices

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Horses In or Out during a Storm?

Most horse owners are concerned whether to leave horses outside, or put them in during a storm.

The equine disaster preparedness team at the SC Department of Agriculture worked closely with Clemson LPH and Emergency Management experts across the state to help us be prepared.

The majority of injuries during a hurricane are from flying and falling debris.

Outside animals are subject to sheared tree limbs and all sorts of projectiles; from boards to pieces of tin. They cannot outrun 60 mph projectiles. Also, downed trees can destroy fences, which means potentially loose animals. Horses can become snared in damaged fences.

Another leading cause of injury is downed power lines, which are more likely to be found outside. Power outages are common, so have plenty of water for your animals.

The recommendation is to shelter your horses in a sturdy barn. If the barn is old and rickety, horses might fare better outside. Be sure to check fences. Leave halters on, with your ID secured to the halter so you can be contacted if your horse gets loose.

Marsha Hewitt
SCDA Equine Specialist
(Retired)

SC Horses = SC Business

Let Your Voice make a difference!   ​

Join the South Carolina Horse Council and make a difference in SC Horse Industry! With your support SCHC can better serve the horse community, to educate our members, our elected and government officials, and the general public about the benefits of equestrian activities.​​
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I had a great time (HorseLife Conference) and I hope there will be more conferences in the future that I can bring my students to!

Suzanne Cline, Crossroads Farm

A very special thanks to Bekka Ortega for providing many of the beautiful photography featured in this site.