About North American Horsemen’s Association [NAHA]  

History & Goals of NAHA
NAHA - NORTH AMERICAN HORSEMEN'S ASSOCIATION, a Minnesota registered organization, was founded in 1987 in response to specific needs of the horse industry which were not being met by other organizations. Founded in the midst of an insurance industry crisis which heavily hit the horse industry, it was believed some entity with expertise in both insurance and in the horse business should step forward to establish and recommend minimum risk reduction standards for the industry,based upon its most commonly occurring and avoidable accidents.

Other goals include:

• To promote the horse and the horse industry.
   
• To work for unity within the horse industry.
   
• To establish a more reasonable and honest image
  of horses and horse enthusiasts to the insurance
  world and the legal profession.
   
• To develop insurance programs that could attract
  the best insurance companies available and achieve
  long-term commitment from those companies.

NAHA is an informational, educational, service organization which continues to grow and expand its industry services. NAHA supports and promotes a stronger horse industry through unity. It supports other horse organizations, all breeds, and any and all constructive and humane horse uses and activities. NAHA attempts not to compete against organizations and the industry it endeavors to support and serve.

Membership fees go back to the horse industry in simple management of the organization; research to develop and update industry risk reduction standards, contracts, educational materials; awards programs, and response to industry needs and questions. The continuous input, suggestions, and support of members and associates is greatly appreciated by NAHA administrators. NAHA especially thanks members for support of the organization and those who participate in surveys, media monitoring, attorney and expert witness list development, who offer to write articles, and to those who submit suggestions and information to NAHA for review or publication.