For immediate release
December 13, 2009
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Colorado Horse Council names Bill Scebbi as Executive Director

The Board of Directors of the Colorado Horse Council announces with pleasure the unanimous vote to appoint Bill Scebbi as Executive Director, effective immediately. According to incoming CHC Board President, Chris Whitney, Bill “noticeably energized the CHC Annual Meeting last week by sharing his ideas for the future of the Council.” Bill’s directorship extends to the management of the Colorado Horse Development Authority as well; the CHDA board is equally enthusiastic about his acceptance of the position.

Bill’s industry experience is destined to enhance the Colorado Horse Council’s reach and effectiveness. He began with the Arabian Horse Registry, serving also at the International Arabian Horse Association. He was the founding executive director for the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association; during his time with NARHA, he built the organization up from a single employee to a staff of 17, increased the annual budget from $40,000 to $1.3 million, and added 750 NARHA therapeutic centers. As a consultant, he served as marketing director of the Appaloosa Horse Club. He has chaired the advisory committees of both Equitana USA and the Adams County 4-H—proving that his interests encompass a great variety of equestrian pursuits and participants. He brings extensive experience with trade show, equine conferences and educational program management to his new position with the CHC.

Bill is focusing on several key visions for his work as CHC executive director. He plans to bring the equine industry in the Rocky Mountain region closer together. “By working together,” he says, “we can accomplish great things for the industry.” He intends to increase the Colorado Horse Council’s range of programs and services. And he wants to expand the Council’s outreach; to Bill’s way of thinking, “When a horseman invests in the Council, whether as a member or a sponsor—or both—that really supports industry improvements that return to the individual, in enhanced opportunities for business or recreational pursuits.”

At the moment, Bill is jumping into planning the Rocky Mountain Horse Expo coming up in Denver, March 12-14, 2010. His enthusiasm is contagious, spilling over into fresh programs to enhance the equestrian experience. To read more about Bill, and get the latest on the Expo, visit the websites: www.coloradohorsecouncil.com and www.RockyMountainHorseExpo.com. Reach Bill directly at (303) 292-4981 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .