The Western Australian Horse Council (WAHC), established in 1984, is a volunteer-run organisation representing the interests of WA’s broad and diverse equine community across all disciplines and regions. It plays a critical role in advocating for horse welfare, safety, infrastructure, and the recognition of horses in legislation, planning, and government policy. WAHC works across all levels of government on issues including biosecurity, land use, road safety, emergency management, and animal welfare, while also championing continued access for horses on beaches, parks, roads, and within our communities. The Council reminds policymakers that the horse helped shape our nation—exploring new frontiers, carrying us to war, clearing and working the land, and transporting people and goods long before modern infrastructure. Today, WAHC honours that legacy by promoting responsible ownership, delivering education and large animal rescue training, and advocating for safer roads through initiatives such as the “Pass Wide and Slow” campaign, which educates both riders and drivers. Through public education, collaboration, and policy engagement, WAHC ensures that horses—and the people who work with, care for, and rely on them—remain visible, valued, and protected in Western Australia’s future.