Representing the Idaho Horse Industry

Join the Idaho Horse Council to make a difference.

Supporting Idaho's equine youth and advocating for Idaho's horses and your "right to ride" in our great state.

The Idaho Horse Council exists to serve YOU - Idaho's horsemen, horsewomen, and equines. We are here to bring you information and resources on legislation, trails, events, equine health, and a multitude of other horse related activities.

CONGRATULATIONS to our 2024 Scholarship Recipients

We received a total of ten applications of which nine of the ten were for High School Graduates and the tenth was for Continuing Education. The competition for the two High School Graduate Scholarships was very tough . . .

Historically, horses and their owners have always played a significant part in Idaho’s history and culture.

The Idaho Horse Council was organized in 1975 with the purpose of creating a united front representing horse organizations, individual horse owners, and others involved with the horse industry in Idaho. The Council was created because charter members realized that: “As horse ownership and use increases, so do restrictions in the form of administrative or legislative regulations concerning various issues including travel, trail use, zoning, health requirements, horse shows and rodeos, tax status, racing, and access to state and federal lands.” The original founders believed that unless the horse industry is vigilant, informed and united, it will have no appreciable impact on the myriad of regulations beginning to affect the industry.

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Important Issues

"Hot off the presses" issues that could impact Idaho's equine industry. We are facing a legislative crisis in Idaho. Over controlling elected Representatives in our State are focused on harming our Industry and other industries of our State.

Youth Scholarship

Congratulations to our 2024 Scholarship Recipients!  The 2025 Scholarship applications are posted now.  Scholarship applications for 2025 will be accepted starting January 1, 2025.

Equine Education

The Idaho Horse Council Equine Youth Fund comes from the Historic Horse Racing pari-mutuel fund. The fund supports individuals or programs that enhance equine and leadership skills in a positive learning environment that will benefit the Idaho horse industry.

Document Center

Download IHC organizational charts and job descriptions. Annual Convention and Membership Meetings, as well as Bylaws, Directors Meetings, notes.
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Idaho Horse Council proudly presents

the 39th IDAHO HORSE EXPO

Each year the Idaho Horse Council  produces the State’s largest equine Expo which attracts exhibitors and spectators from across the United States. The Expo features highly regarded trainers and clinicians from across the state and nation, the latest in products ranging from jewelry to arena equipment, entertainment, industry-related seminars, youth activities, and competitions from youth roping, to trail events and even jousting.

Our Sponsors

Snake River Stampede
Snake River Stampede Rodeo Club
Idaho Horse Board
2020 Census
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