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Quarter Horse Program Funding Announced to 2016

Toronto, ON – The Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) today announced that the Ontario Ministry of Finance has confirmed a continued commitment to the highly successful Quarter Horse Racing Industry Development Program (QHRIDP). For the 2011 through 2016 period, the QHRIDP …

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Equine Canada Seeks a Manager of Recreation

Ottawa, ON – Equine Canada is very pleased to announce that they are seeking an energetic, well organized professional to fill the newly created position of manager of recreation at the national office in Ottawa.

The new, full-time position was created …

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ORC Veterinarian Job Posting

The Ontario Racing Commission (ORC), a self-financing regulatory agency responsible for the regulation of the horse racing industry in Ontario, has an immediate opening for an ORC Veterinarian.

As an ORC Veterinarian, you will complete pre-race examinations and observe to …

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CBC to air Horse Slaughter Report on The National

Two years after her expose on the horse slaughter industry, Mellissa Fung investigates the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s response on CBC’s The National (program starts at 10:00 PM ET).

No Country for Horses, the in-depth feature about the horse slaughter industry …

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Government of Canada Helps Improve Animal Care Practices

Ottawa, ON – Equine Canada is pleased to announce that the Code of Practice for Horses will now be updated. This follows the Government of Canada’s announcement, made at the University of Guelph on April 30, 2010, of its investment …

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Pat Parelli to Host Demonstrations at WEG

Lexington, Ky. – As the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games approach, guests should not only be looking forward to the competition, but also to the multitude of equine entertainers and clinicians that will be a part of the 2010 Games …

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Horse-Canada Launches Online Videos

NEW! Starting May 1st, check out our new Online Video Series with industry expert Dr. Mike Pownall. Dr. Pownall will be demonstrating a wide variety of horse health topics from taking TPR to bandaging a hoof – and more! A new …

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Equine Canada’s Position on Alleged Abuse

Ottawa, Ontario — Equine Canada was notified on March 30, 2010, of allegations of abuse at two horse processing plants in Canada. While recognizing that no aspect of these allegations is confirmed, Equine Canada immediately contacted the Canadian Food Inspection

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Ontario Quarter Horse Racing Industry Development Program

Minor program administrative adjustments have been made to the Program Criteria for 2010, to open up more opportunities for participants.

Princess Bonus payout now extends for future years

Current requirements state that a person who holds a Princess Bonus …

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Animal Awareness Releases New iPhone App

AnimalAwarenessApp.jpgWellington, FL – Animal Awareness is pleased to announce that its new iPhone App is now available at the iTunes store. This new app will offer many of the exciting features that are currently included on the Animal Awareness website, and …

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Horse Week 2010

Ottawa, ON – Equine Canada is pleased to announce that Horse Week 2010 will begin Saturday May 29, 2010 and run until Sunday June 6, 2010.

 

Horse Week is held annually to promote and celebrate Canada’s thriving horse industry.  …

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Budget Approved for Participants in Ontario Traceability Pilot Project

Equine Canada has announced that the budget allocation to offset the costs for people participating in the Ontario Traceability Pilot Project has been finalized.

Participants who comply with the project’s criteria are eligible to receive approximately $2,400 for their participation …