Horse Council Announces New Hires

The American Horse Council has announced two new hires: Brooke Robinson, who will handle lobbying, and Brock Schmaltz, who will handle communications. Both will be based at the AHC's Washington, D.C., office.

Robinson, who replaces Steve Ralls, most recently worked on behalf of the tobacco industry. She brings knowledge from both sides of the legislative process, having lobbied Congress and worked for Kentucky Senators Jim Bunning and Mitch McConnell.

Schmaltz comes to the AHC from Rosecroft Raceway, a Standardbred track in Maryland. He has worked in the harness industry for more than four years, including jobs at Scioto Downs in Ohio and with the Ohio Harness Horseman's Association.

Ralls is now executive director of the Virginia Thoroughbred Association. Molly Dall'Erta, who previously handled communications for the Horse Council, has taken a communications position much closer to her home in Virginia.