The American Horse Council (AHC) is a trade organization in Washington, DC representing the horse industry. The organization formed in 1969, with a committee that became the Coalition of State Horse Councils forming in 1970, now having 43 states participating. American Horse Council Foundation was founded in 1991.
The AHC is vital for protecting horses. 
The AHC is a committee to protect horses. I think the system may be confused because of the acronym. 