What We Do

• Represent the Queensland Horse Industry as a united voice to Local, State and Federal Governments.
• Promote education on all matters relating to the Horse Industry.
• Act as a centre for collection and distribution of information in Queensland on any matters relating to the Horse Industry.
• Maintain a watching brief with regard to the welfare of horses.
• Represent allied businesses and service industries. 

What have we already done?

• Promoted and developed in partnership with Equine Emergency Rescue the Large Animal Rescue training for veterinarians, police, Biosecurity inspectors, Fire and Rescue, SES, RSPCA and horse owners.
• Vigorously pursued the development of the Hendra Vaccine for horses culminating in the early release under permit in late 2012.
• Worked with Government (State and Federal) to help our Industry recover from EI.
• We have developed an Emergency Response Plan to establish response policies, systems and procedures to be enacted in any future disease emergency.  A Disaster Recovery Plan for recovery procedures and organised assistance after natural disasters.
• Worked in partnership with the Queensland DAFF and kept Industry informed.
• Worked with all stakeholders to achieve affordable insurance cover for horse related activities.
• Developed the Horse Industry Code of Practice which is now legislation in Queensland.
• Worked with all stakeholders to implement the HorseSafe accreditation scheme for horse related activities.

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