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SC Horsemen’s Council Mission Statement    
  
 Its primary purpose is to provide information and expertise about activities and issues which impact the common interests of the SC equine community and related industry without monetary gain or profit to its members or to any private
individual. Through education, communication, and advocacy the Council strives to favorably represent the views of the equine community to the general public, the media, government agencies, and elected officials.  The Council
encourages related research, disseminates information, and generally supports the common interests of the equine community and all segments thereof.

The South Carolina Horsemen’s Council is organized as a non-stock, non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation. 

SCHC and 501c3…

Since its founding the SCHC has been involved in issues which impact the equestrian community and reflect our motto that SC Horses Mean SC Business.

The many activities of the SCHC always promote, protect and further our right to own and keep horses and other equines for business and recreation.   

The SCHC strives to connect, communicate, and educate our members, our elected and government officials, and the general public about the benefits of equestrian activities and the community and industry supported by those activities. 

Approximately 70% of our activities are allocated to educating others. The Expo, Horse Welfare Horse Help Hotline, the Stallions to Geldings Project, the website and e-newsflashes, newsletters, annual trail ride, NETC,  and seminars are 
examples.

Approximately 25% of activities are allocated to youth programs.  The Youth Scholarship, 4-H stall contest, FFA are all examples. 

Approximately 5% of activities are allocated to supporting research.

The 2004 state wide equine census, hosting NETC, and trail mapping project are examples. 

Providing resources in the form of educational materials and emergency funding to assist government agencies and other 501c3 organizations is also part of the above.

Mission Statement from 2009

The SCHC is organized as a non-stock, non-profit corporation.  Its primary purpose is to provide information and expertise about activities and issues which impact the common interests of the SC equine community and related industry without monetary gain or profit to its members or to any private individual.  Through education, communication, and advocacy the 
Council strives to favorably represent the views of the equine community to the general public, the media, government agencies, and elected officials. The SCHC encourages related research, disseminates information, and generally supports the common interests of the equine community and all segments thereof.

Overview from 2009

The SCHC was formed by equestrians as a statewide organization and is a member of the American Horse Council.  Regardless of the breed, riding discipline, or segment of the horse community with which the member identifies, the SCHC is working to keep opportunities open for all. The Board of Directors is composed of volunteer members as are all committees.  SCHC activities and events are planned and coordinated by member volunteers.  The Council is devoted to guaranteeing a future which continues to include horses, horse sports, and equine- related businesses in SC.