The annual Horse Breeders & Owners Conference taking place in Red Deer, Alberta, this weekend, and sponsored in part by the Horse Publications Group, boasts a stellar line-up of internationally known speakers on topics such as health, management, behaviour, training …
News
Equine Canada is pleased to announce the Equine Code Development Committee of 18 stakeholder representatives from eight provinces has been finalized and the next stage of revising the Code of Practice for Horses, last developed in 1998, can begin. Following …
The Canadian Horse Defence Coalition (CHDC) has learned that Bouvry Exports horse slaughter plant in Fort MacLeod, Alberta closed operations on December 3rd to complete renovations related to sanitation.
This news is not surpising. It is well documented that horse …
Equine Canada is pleased to announce Jack de Wit has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Canadian Trails Federation, enhancing and strengthening Equine Canada’s voice for recreational trail riders across the country.
Mr. de Wit, who is …
Equine Canada acknowledges the recent formation of the Canadian Horse Alliance.
By the nature of our interaction with horses we are already much too fragmented as a community.
Our interests are already so divergent between, recreation, agriculture, breeds and industry, …
Absolutely gorgeous weather greeted the more than 80 riders participating in the 2010 version of the annual Al Humphrey Memorial Ride. This big horse-world event, usually staged on the August 1st long weekend, meanders through the lovely York Regional forest, …
In the aftermath of their formal resignation from Equine Canada on September 16th, 2010, following months of dispute over entering into a service agreement with EC, the six non-signing provinces (Alberta, Saskatchewan, Quebec, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland …
The Equine Canada Medication Control Committee is announcing the following Medication Control information:
Clenbuterol
As of January 1, 2011, Clenbuterol (Ventipulmin) will no longer be a permitted medication in Equine Canada sanctioned competitions. As a result, horses competing in Equine …
Equine Guelph and Amber Marshall will be working together to raise donations for EquiMania! – Equine Guelph’s travelling youth education exhibit.
From November 5th to 14th, Amber Marshall’s 2011 calendar will be available at the EquiMania! exhibit (located in a …
Equine Canada presented a grant of $2000 to the New Brunswick Equestrian Association (NBEA) to benefit the province’s recreational riders and drivers.
This investment in New Brunswick is a direct result of the introduction of a $5 membership fee that …
The Champions’ Welcome “World Cup” Grand Prix was the perfect way to set up for the $2 million Spruce Meadows “Masters” Tournament. With a tick in the win column, Beezie Madden (USA), gained some experience and valuable World Cup points.…
With the introduction of a $5 membership fee this year, Equine Canada has launched a new series of recreational programs. Working with Horse Council British Columbia (HCBC), the first new program was to invite British Columbia recreational groups to apply …
With the anticipation of seeing the biggest prize in show jumping decided on Saturday and 30’000 at stake for the show’s leading rider and groom, there was much at stake as the last round of the 2010 Global Champions Tour …
Wetaskiwin, AB – After decades of breeding warmblood and sport horses, the owners of D&R Ranching in Wetaskiwin, AB, felt that their extensive herd was too large to manage along with operating a very busy veterinary practice. They needed a way …
Many fund raising rides have been held at Al’s Tack Shop over the past 35 years. For 2010, we will host the 4th Annual Al Humphrey Memorial Ride. Everyone is invited to participate.
This annual ride is held to honour the …