Colorado Horse Rescue (CHR) of Longmont, CO is proud to announce that its Chief Executive Officer,

Katherine Gregory, has been appointed to the American Horse Council (AHC) Board of Trustees,

effective June 21, 2026. Gregory will fill the General At Large seat previously held by Christy Landwehr.

Kimbrell Hines, Young Professional At Large, was also appointed to the AHC Board of Trustees.

“The American Horse Council plays an essential role as the unifying voice of the equine industry in

Washington, D.C.,” said Justin Davis, Chairperson of Colorado Horse Rescue. “We have deep respect for

the Council’s leadership in advocating for the health and long-term sustainability of the horse industry.

Katherine’s appointment reflects both her leadership and the growing recognition of equine welfare

perspectives within national industry conversations.”

Julie Broadway, AHC President added “The American Horse Council thrives on the diversity of

knowledge, expertise and passion of our Board of Trustees and our committee members. Katherine and

Kimbrell will be excellent additions to our work and conversations.”.

Gregory brings more than 25 years of executive leadership experience across for-profit, nonprofit, and

public-sector organizations. As CEO of Colorado Horse Rescue, she leads one of the nation’s longest-standing

equine rescue and rehabilitation organizations dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, retraining,

and rehoming horses in need. She holds an MBA and MMM from Northwestern University’s Kellogg

School of Management.

“I’m grateful for the opportunity to join a board that brings together such a breadth of expertise and

perspective,” said Gregory. “The equine industry is stronger when we work toward shared goals, and I

look forward to being part of that.”

Colorado Horse Rescue recognizes the American Horse Council as a trusted and respected leader in

advancing thoughtful policy, fostering collaboration across disciplines, and ensuring the equine industry

has a strong, unified voice at the national level.