RIDE FOR THE CURE A GREAT SUCCESS!
2007-11-21
| 2007 CSHA RIDE FOR THE CURE RAISES OVER $15,000 There may have been a few minor hitches in the program but, by any measure, the first annual CSHA Ride for the Cure was a resounding success. The two-day open horse show held at Hebson Arena on September 22nd and 23rd hosted more than a hundred entries and raised over $15,000 for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Janice Green, the driving force behind the Ride, had hoped to establish it as the “must attend” event of the show season. It looks as though she has succeeded. Participants on English Day had their morning kick-started by the folks at the Melitta wagon, who served up gallons of free coffee. Things started right on time and although some had to be split due to numbers, classes ran on schedule until shortly after lunch. Then John Anderson surprised the hunters with a little something extra that slowed the proceedings a bit but ramped up the excitement a lot. Looking suspiciously like the Pied Piper, John escorted a couple of dozen star-struck young riders on a comprehensive course walk and later encouraged them from the sidelines to ‘own that fence’. The fences themselves were unique works of art; funky and colourful, they were supplied by Jessica Van Doorn of JumpAhead Jumps. Announcer Davin Malmqvist lent his mellifluous voice to the proceedings and ringmaster Alan Wedge his singular sense of humour. (Admit it, some of those arm signals were not to code!) Judging expertise was provided by Doreen Horsey on the flat and Courtney Anderson over jumps, while Lara Dziurdzy (Briarwood Photography) snapped spectacular photos of all first place winners. Junior High Point for the day went to Shauna Taylor on Suzzie; the Senior winner was Joyce Enders aboard Kolour Kode. Once the riders retired for the day, the brooms came out (thank you Sandra!) and the lounge was spiffied up for the auction. A cash bar and trays of munchies certainly helped loosen the grip on the wallet and once we all adjusted the left side of our brains to his patter, auctioneer Gordon Collier wheedled nearly $5,000 out of us for items ranging from hockey tickets to helicopter rides and handmade quilts. The weather on Western Day was a bit of a disappointment but rain couldn’t dampen the level of enthusiasm inside the arena as riders and their horses gave the expression ‘in the pink’ a whole new meaning. Announcer Steve Dagleish set the (bari)tone for the day as judges Joan Weder and Calvin Staudinger put the competitors through their paces. Janelle MacKenzie, riding Tradition of Honour, won the Junior High Point award while Carey Lacey on Travis took home the Senior prize. The show’s Rider of Distinction was Eiliolh Knudsen on Bree. Eiliolh is a junior rider from Bragg Creek who rode both days and really showed us how it’s done! All in all it was a great weekend. We hope that next year’s Ride will prove to be even bigger and better. With this inaugural show as a benchmark it should, without question, be one of the most entertaining and worthwhile events of the year. Pencil it in on your calendar now! |
Backgrounder on Horse Transport Issues in Canada
2007-11-21
| Canadian Humane Animal Transport Law: Under authority of the Health of Animals Act, subsection 138(2) of the Health of Animals (H of A) Regulations prohibit the transportation of an animal that by reason of infirmity, illness, injury, fatigue or any other cause cannot be transported without undue suffering during the expected journey. Non-ambulatory livestock transportation for purposes other than veterinary treatment or diagnosis, or in accordance with subsection 138(4) of the Health of Animals Regulations causes undue suffering and is therefore in contravention of subsection 138(2). As required by subsection 138(4) of the Health of Animals Regulations, an animal that becomes non-ambulatory or otherwise unfit for transport while en route must be taken to the nearest suitable place at which it can receive proper care and attention. The Health of Animals Regulations apply to all animals transported to any destination, including all slaughter plants. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) enforces these regulations. According to CFIA policy a compromised animal is an animal with reduced capacity to withstand the stress of transportation, due to injury, fatigue, infirmity, poor health, distress, very young or old age, impending birth, or any other cause. Some compromised animals can be transported under certain conditions without being exposed to additional suffering. Others, such as non-ambulatory animals, animals with a body condition score indicating emaciation or weakness, or animals with severe lameness, would endure additional suffering during the transportation process and must not be transported except for veterinary treatment or diagnosis. This is true of any condition associated with pain that will be aggravated by transport. Inspection of Horses Transported to Canada from the US · Prior to 1990, CFIA observations and US studies showed humane horse transport infractions. As a result, CFIA started refusing entry to some loads of horses destined for slaughter in Alberta. · As a result of this, by the early 90’s, a feedlot was set up on the US side near Sweetgrass. Since that time, and up until now, there have been very few problems regarding non-compliance of humane transport regulations. · In 2001, the USDA instituted a law for the transport of horses for slaughter. It is contained in the USDA Code of Federal Regulations, Part 88—COMMERCIAL TRANSPORTATION OF EQUINES FOR SLAUGHTER. It is referred to as the US Rule. It prohibits the use of double decker trailers called ‘pots’ for transporting horses destined to slaughter and addresses condition of horses to be loaded. Only straight trucks or single-deck trailers are allowed to transport horses to slaughter to enable the inspector to see all of the horses and to provide the horses adequate head room. · The US Rule only addresses loads for slaughter. It applies the regulations to " any individual, partnership, corporation, or cooperative association that engages in the commercial transportation of more than 20 equines per year to slaughtering facilities, except any individual or other entity who transports equines to slaughtering facilities incidental to his or her principal activity of production agriculture.” Thus, those hauling 20 or fewer horses per year, or who transport horses to slaughtering facilities incidental to his or her principal activity of production agriculture loads are not covered. Nor are loads of horses deemed to be riders or feeders. These horses can be loaded in pots. · CFIA inspects imported US horses in sealed loads going straight to slaughter to maintain inspectional control regarding the humane transportation provisions of the H of A Regulations. CFIA simultaneously screens the horses for disease control purposes, but the primary reason for the inspection is to verify transport conditions and fitness for transport. Disease surveillance is not the primary reason for the inspections, because the Canadian and the USA horse populations are deemed to have the same disease status. · Under the Canadian H of A Regulations Import reference document, section 5, if the import horses are going directly to slaughter, they must be: 1) accompanied by a USA-origin health certificate; 2) inspected by CFIA at the border on entry into Canada; 3) licenced by CFIA to be taken directly from the border entry point to a federally registered slaughter plant. The transporter must proceed directly to the plant. The horses may only be transported to the plant designated in the license; 4) the plant operator must slaughter the horses within 4 days of their arrival. · CFIA has a shared enforcement agreement with the USDA, just for horses. The owner-shipper certificates for all imported non-compliant loads are sent to USDA and they (the USDA) match this with the shipper and take enforcement action in the event of non-compliance. CFIA also provides information on the number of horses on the load. Any horse that is not accompanied by an owner-shipper certificate represents non-compliance with the US Rule. CFIA shares information with USDA concerning non-compliance with their rules. CFIA takes enforcement action as appropriate in response to non-compliance with Canada’s federal Health of Animals Regulations. Recent Action · A CFIA Humane Transportation of Animals Specialist accompanied by a USDA official visited three horse slaughter plants and some of the border inspection points in early 2007. They found that the surveillance and enforcement policies were being delivered in accordance with CFIA policies and with the agreement with USDA for shared enforcement. · Claims made by Animals Angels in its recent horse report in Quebec about enforcement were found to be inaccurate and refuted by CFIA officials. Current Concerns · With the closure of US horse meat plants, there are indications that US-origin horses are entering Canada for declared purposes other than immediate slaughter, but subsequently arrive at a Canadian slaughter plant. In so doing, they can avoid inspection by CFIA. This means the shipper/importer has had an approved negative test for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA), also called a negative Coggins test, and obtained an international health certificate from a veterinarian in order to export the horse from the US. The horses are checked by Canadian Border Services Agency staff who collect a GST value and check the import health certificate and the negative Coggins test. · These loads are not covered under the US Rule regarding humane conditions, because they are not destined for immediate slaughter. Horse imports are designated as either riders, feeders or for slaughter. If, they are deemed to be riders or feeders and are not subject to the US rule. In most cases these are mature horse and are transported in pots. These loads are not inspected at the border by CFIA, as again, they are not destined for immediate slaughter. · This is consistent with recent US findings. Dr. Tim Cordes, National Coordinator Equine Health and Slaughter Horse Transport for USDA has confirmed that indeed veterinarians in the northern states are calling him to say there is an increase in the number of requests for EIA testing of large loads going to Canada for purposes other than slaughter. He states that major haulers of horses for slaughter to Canada that consistently use straight trucks or single-deck trailers, have reported seeing more trucks with two tier decks (pots) at horse assembly points in the US. · It is reported that loads of horses transported in pots and, certified for purposes other than slaughter, are going briefly to a feedlot/assembly point or other location and then going to a meat plant. Or, some are going directly to a meat plant with holding yards. · If an importer, owner, shipper or anyone for that matter, declares at the border that the horses are going to a feedlot, are saddle horses, or are entering Canada for any purpose other than immediate slaughter and then takes them straight to a slaughter plant, they have made a false declaration. · The importation of horses directly to a slaughter plant without a licence issued by CFIA contravenes the H of A Regulation, Import Reference Document, section 5. Humane Care · Recent infractions of the H of A animal transport regulations include: inadequate head room, inadequate ventilation, unfit horses on the vehicles, more on the load than what is certified, and lack of segregation. · Canada’s code of practice for the care and handling of horses states: “each animal must be able to assume a natural stance standing with four feet on the floor and have a full range of head and neck motion without touching the deck or roof of the vehicle or container. As a guide, it is recommended that there be at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of clearance for each hand of horse height at the withers.” It is impossible to ship large breed, mature horses in a two-tier trailer without contravening this code. · The humane care and condition of these horses is a concern, as is the fact that these loads go undetected by avoiding inspection. The shippers are operating under the radar of inspection. The receivers are accepting horses transported in unacceptable conditions. · All inhumane practices are inexcusable and they leave the entire horse industry open to the scrutiny of animal activists anxious to find horse neglect/abuse in Canada as they have done recently in Mexico. “If we tolerate what we know is wrong, it’s an invitation for animal activist escalation” says Dr. Byrne Rothwell. · Dr. Cordes reported that the plants in Mexico that have been the focus of the animal activists are small, uninspected local plants and NOT the EU approved federal plants in Mexico. He warned the US horse industry and the USDA this would happen. It is likely, he said, that the very livelihood of the horse industry in Canada will be threatened by activists who do not believe horse meat should be eaten by anyone and are waiting to find examples of poor animal care in Canada. In Summary With the closure of the plants in the US, there has been a noticeable increase in the number of loads of horses being imported into Canada under, what we consider to be, false pretenses and unacceptable conditions. We are concerned about: · Violations of the humane transport regulations: Horses are being transported in double-decker(pots) trailers, often without sufficient head room, in unfit to transport condition and poorly segregated · False declarations: The loads are entering Canada as riders or feeders and, as a result are not subject to USDA veterinary inspection either at loading or at the border. We believe these unsealed loads are indeed going straight to meat plants, via an associated feed yard. · Disease problems: Unknowingly importing diseased horses may compromise our Canadian herds. Unfit and uninspected horses are entering Canada ACTION: 1. Circulate backgrounder notes to select groups. 2. Write the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada stating the horse industry is concerned about this issue and request that CFIA inspection capacity is to deal with increase of the importation of horses going directly or indirectly to slaughter. 3. Put a letter out to all horse importers/receivers that the horse industry expects humane handling standards are practiced at all times and that it will not defend any neglect or abuse and is demanding greater inspection to ensure all horses coming into Canada do so humanely. 4. Request joint federal and provincial strategic unannounced inspection blitzes of horses transported in Canada. 5. Make sure key horse industry groups support the CFIA proposed changes to the animal transport regulations, specific to horses and the prohibition of ‘pots’ following the lead of the Saskatchewan Horse Federation. 6. Encourage Canadian companies to insist all truckers delivering to their plant take the Certified Livestock Transporter (CLT) training course. 7. Issue a strong statement (an industry release) about the expectation that all horses are transported according to H of A Regulations and the Alberta Animal Protection Act and its Livestock Transport Regulations and other provincial and federal regulations. Also add, laws are in place, we expect compliance. 8. Next steps……… This document and action plan is supported by: § The Alberta Equestrian Federation § Horse Industry Association of Alberta § Horse Racing Alberta § Alberta Farm Animal Care Council § Alberta Veterinary Medical Association § Alberta SPCA and RCMP, Alberta Livestock Inspection § Other members of the Alberta Equine Welfare Group including buyers, processor, marketers, researchers and government. |
THANK YOU SPONSORS!
2007-10-10
CSHA Ride for the Cure Auction Results
2007-10-10
| The Auction was a great success and lots of fun. Check out the link below to see the lucky bidders and wonderful items that raised over $5,000.00 for Canadian Sport Horse Association Ride for the Cure. Thank you to those who donated and those who bid. |
HI-POINT AWARD GOLD RUSH SHOW
2007-10-10
| Dalyce Gagnon and Forget Me Not were the Canadian Sport Horse High Score Winners from the Gold Rush Show held in Edmonton August 2007 held at the Whitemud Equestrian Centre. Forget Me Not is a 6 year old mare by Ferrari out of Rhythmic Gem bred by Sheri Dumonceaux of Horizon Equestrian Centre in Cochrane, Alberta. |
CSHA Booth at EquiFair
2007-09-29
| A MASTERFUL SHOWING Mother Nature wasn’t entirely cooperative, but the fans didn’t care. More than 200,000 of them turned out layered in fleece and rain gear to cheer their favourites at the Spruce Meadows Masters. As the crowning event of the tournament season, the Masters is always exciting and this year it was particularly so, as Canadian Eric Lamaze and Hickstead won the jewel in the crown: the $1million CN International Grand Prix. Over five days of intermittent sun and showers, more than 300 horses – including 45 flown by special charter from Europe – vied for first place in 24 separate competitions. The natural beauty of Spruce was enhanced by the lavish display of 3 tons of flowers, a gift from Holland. The Dutch also sent us their dressage superstar, Anky van Grunsven, who wowed the audience daily with her kur and broke everyone up by declaring that ‘of course you can do this at home’. We wish. Unfortunately, the CSHA did not field a team for the annual Telus Battle of the Breeds, which was won this year by Team Appaloosa. However, for the first time, Breeds for the World mounted a formal Showcase in which we were brilliantly represented by the stallion Ikoon, owned by Jacques and Linda Ackerman. With Shauna Cook aboard, Ikoon performed a lively 5-minute demo to the theme from Mission Impossible. The new Showcase, held twice a day at Meadows on the Green, provided a big screen slide show and professional voice-over commentary as backdrop to the performance. The crowds loved it. They were equally taken with our booth horses. Three-year old Billy Jean (Creekside Farm; Jacques & Linda Ackerman) enchanted us on Wednesday and her stable mates, Pacific Spirit and Cinderella, did likewise for mare and foal day. On Friday, Rio’s Riverdance II (Priddisview Farm; Barb McAllister) gave show-goers an eyeful while, over the weekend, Ever Essence (Browning Farms; Teresa Evans) charmed all comers. Judging by the number of patting hands and flashing cameras outside the CSHA stall, these examples of the breed emphatically proved that Canadian Sport Horses are not only charismatic but eminently photogenic. This last was confirmed by the reaction to our booth overall. The 4’ x 6’ display unit purchased by the CSHA in Ottawa and shipped west for the occasion featured a huge, eye-catching photo of Distant Star 3E clearing a fence. It was flanked on one side by a poster of Set in Stone splashing through water in a 3-day event and on the other by an easel framing five 8x10’s of various CSH horses strutting their stuff. The scrapbook was another hit as it encouraged people to linger and talk; many thanks to all who sent in photos. Thanks, too, to all the volunteers who contributed their time and energy to manning the booth. We were delighted to have Lu Lancaster with us for the entire event and hope she enjoyed her visit as much as we did. (It’s always nice to have someone from head office to pass off the tough questions to!) The Masters provides an unbeatable venue for showing the world what we’re breeding. Make it a point to join us next year! - Anne Metikosh |
Edmonton Gold Rush Show Supports CSHA Ride for the Cure
2007-09-25
| The Edmonton Area/Alberta Dressage Association raised $1259.00 at the Annual Gold Rush Dressage Show, “Ride for the Cure” Class in August. Riders were requested to prepare a musical ride, freestyle, pas de deux or quadrille for this special class. The class fee was set at a minimum of $50 per rider, and all riders needed to wear something pink. As honourary judges for this very special class we had Marilyn Kristjansen and Audrey Clark, both of whom are breast cancer survivors and Margaret Curtis whose both Grandma’s suffered from breast cancer. These 3 ladies are great supporters of dressage and the dressage community. They dressed in pink scarves and hats and sat at C to take the salute. They were honoured to be part of this event and thought it was a fabulous way to support the CBCF. Our audience enjoyed 3 great performances with the class being won by Kenton Miller on Halo. He was our gentleman prospector attired in an authentic prospector’s coat and pink shirt. In town for the Pony Club Regionals, Michelle Bodeaux on Picture Perfect and Stephanie Taylor on Kadir Mystic rode a pas des deux in support of our efforts. The third ride was a quadrille performed by the Crawford Quartet. Chelsea Morton on Cascade, Amanda Kuzek on Scarlett, Caitlin Lobo on Rhombus and Kim Scragg on Selena RB. All 4 girls are coached by Christie Crawford and had lots of fun choreographing the ride and practicing it. The audience loved this event, applauding enthusiastically during and after the rides. Some very special women also ran into the arena to stuff Kenton’s boot with $5.00 bills! A 50/50 Draw was also held, with the proceeds also being donated. Many people made cash donations after the event and our pink riding boot was stuffed with money. Please visit our website at www.ewefindit.com/sites/sharper/private/goldrushA07P.cfm. to see more pictures of the festivities. Submitted by Darlene Kuzek Gold Rush Show Secretary |
2007-07-27
| The Many Sides of Sport Horse
Traditionally, the CSHA booth at the Masters has focused on our big prize winners and stud book heroes. This year, we’d like to broaden our horizons to show off more of the sport horse family. We want folks to know just how versatile we really are. After all, our horses shine as brightly in the paddock at home as they do in the show ring (at least some of the time). In that spirit, we plan to create a Brag Book – a photo album cum scrapbook to showcase The Many Sides of Sport Horse.
For that, we need photos. So send us some of your favourites. We want mommas and babies, horses at work, horses at play, and horses with their people or pets. Give us the animal’s name and your own, (don’t forget to indicate whether F0, F1 or breeding approved) and a few words describing what makes your horse special. If you have a short story, a funny anecdote, a poignant memory, or a newspaper clipping you want to share, please send those too. Since putting the book together will take some time, we’d like to have the raw materials assembled by the end of July.
Please send your best pics via e-mail to: ametikosh@shaw.ca (Note: please put CSHA Scrapbook in the subject line. Otherwise, I won’t open the attachment). If you prefer snail mail, send to:Anne Metikosh 179 Oakmount Road SW Calgary AB T2V 4X3 Thanks for participating in the project! We’ll let you know how it turns out.
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Foal Photo Contest
2007-05-21
| The Beautiful Baby Photo Contest is on again this year to Alberta members. Get pictures of your 2007 babies in to Barb Jackson by July 15 and the winner will be featured in the September issue of the quarterly as well as winning the foal registration – paid for by the Province. Please include information on sire & dam and name of your foal with your submission. Email your photos to Barb at bjackson@platinum.ca |
PROVINCIAL HIGH POINT AWARDS
2007-02-26
| Get your performance information on Alberta F1 or higher Sport Horses in to Irene Hill ironhill@telus.net by November 2007. We will be awarding coolers to the Provincial High Point CSH (F1 or higher) in Show Jumping, Hunter, Dressage and Eventing at the 2008 AGM. |
Branding
2007-01-19
| Lisa or Barb have all the information regarding the brandings that will take place in the Spring and the Fall. The Canadian Sport Horse Brand is the maple leaf. |
2007 ALBERTA INSPECTIONS
2007-01-18
| A number of CSHA Mare Inspections are being planned for 2007 for Alberta. A schedule will be posted in February once the dates and locations are set. If you have a mare to be inspected please contact the Alberta Mare Inspection Secretary, Janice Green as soon as possible to ensure that you are on the list. Inspection packages will be available at the Provincial AGM on Sunday, January 28th. The 2007 Stallion Inspection will take place the first weekend in September. Email: jogreen@stantec.com or lgreen@spots.ca Mailing Address: 2716 Oakmoor Dr. SW, Calgary, AB T2V 3Z2 Telephone: 403-256-5665 |
21st Edition of the CSHA Breeder’s Classic
2007-10-17
| The Canadian Sport Horse Association would like to thank the competitors, the volunteers, the show committee and our judges Sue Ockendon, Tracy Dopko, Alan Wedge, and Pam Arthur who helped to make the 21st Edition of the CSHA Breeder’s Classic held at Thunderbird Show Park September 28th , and the 29th-30th a success. For the second year the Canadian Sport Horse Association has run a National Foal Championship, this year’s class was super with 11 high quality foals of 2007 entered, ribbons were awarded to 5th place, and the foals were also rated as 1st or 2nd premium based on their overall score. These classes were judged by Pam Arthur. This year’s BC Champion Foal was Fabio DSF (Sire Freestyle, Dam Pacific Sabra), Bred and owned by Jennifer and Armin Arnoldt, Fabio DSF also awarded a 1st premium, as were the following top foals and reserve. 2nd place was Felicity (Sire Freestyle, Dam Pharra) Owner/Breeder: Steve and Michelle Dixon. 3rd place was Faracruz DSF (Sire Freestyle, Dam Allure) Bred by Jennifer and Armin Arnoldt, owner Lori Larson. 4th Place was Winchester (Sire Westporte, Dam Diamond Lucille) Owner/Breeder Donna Smith and Tonya Perry. 5th place was Frieda (Sire Freestyle, Dam Phantasia) Owner/Breeder Sabina and Joachim Arnoldt. Reserve went to Havanna (Sire Hadrian, Dam Hailey) Bred by Danette Ball, owner Nicki Campagnolli. The foals that placed 7-11th were all awarded second premium. This year was also the inaugural CSHA National Yearling Championship with 1st place and a 1st premium award going to Waldenprinz (Sire Hadrian, Dam Waldkoenigin) Owner/Breeder Tracy Anderson. 2nd Place and also 1st premium was Horacio (Sire Hadrian, Dam Heurekas Harmonie) Owner/Breeder Danette Ball. On Friday Judge Alan Wedge Named Brava (Sire Braveheart, Dam I Be Dutch) Bred by October Farm and Owned by Michelle and Diane Bloom Champion Registered Canadian Sport Horse. On Saturday under Hunter Judge Tracy Dopko, it was the lovely weanling filly Havanna (sire Hadrian, Dam Hailey) Breeder Danette Ball, Owner Nikki Campagnolli who took top honors and was named Grand Champion Hunter Type. Saturday night Ratu (Sire Rubignon Dam Wallen’s Expresso) owner Julie Swindell, was named the winner of the prestigious Lt Governor’s Cup, with Julie Swindell also named the winner of the Mickey Mckenna Memorial Trophy as top handler in the Cup class. On the final day of competition under judge Sue Ockendon it was the handsome gelding Falko (Sire Falsterbo Dam Glecksstern) Owner Lorraine Elcock who was named Grand Champion Dressage Type. Also on Sunday Kahleia (Sire Uniform) Owned by Shamrock Farm was named overall Grand Champion Brood/Yeld mare for the show. The weanling filly Frieda (Sire Freestyle) Owner/Breeder Sabina and Joachim Arnoldt was named overall Grand Champion Prospective to be a Broodmare, and then went on to win the Pia Memorial Trophy and be named Champion Warmblood Mare of the Breeders Classic. Again we would like to thank all those who participated at the Breeder’s Classic, and all those who volunteered their time. We look forward to seeing everyone at the 22nd Edition of the CSHA Breeders Classic to be held at Thunderbird Show Park September 26th, 27th and 28th 2008. PHOTO: BC Champion Foal - Fabio DSF (Sire Freestyle, Dam Pacific Sabra) |
BC Foal Championships: 3rd Place
2007-10-17
| The BC Foal Championships 3rd place winner and recipient of a 1st premium was Faracruz DSF (Sire Freestyle, Dam Allure) Bred by Jennifer and Armin Arnoldt, owner Lori Larson. |
BC Foal Championships: 2nd Place
2007-10-17
| The BC Foal Championships 2nd place winner and recipient of a 1st premium was Felicity (Sire Freestyle, Dam Pharra) Owner/Breeder: Steve and Michelle Dixon. |
B.C. BREEDERS CLASSIC
2007-09-18
| The Canadian Sport Horse Association B.C. Chapter Presents their 21st Edition of the B.C. BREEDERS CLASSIC PaRC Permit OPEN TO ALL HORSES SEPTEMBER 28TH AND SEPTEMBER 29TH AND 30TH, 2007 AT THUNDERBIRD SHOW PARK Langley, B.C. 2007 Horse Council B.C. Membership is mandatory Entries close September 22, 2007 Directors Jennifer Arnoldt (604) 530-6038 Angel Robson (604) 856-2815 Show/Entry Secretary: Diane Bloom (604) 607-5051 diane.bloom@shaw,ca JOIN US AS A COMPETITOR OR SPECTATOR FOR A GREAT WEEKEND! |
B.C. BREEDERS CLASSIC - Prize List
2007-09-18
B.C. BREEDERS CLASSIC: Waiver Form
2007-09-18
2006 National Foal Championship-BC Results!
2007-03-17
| 2006 National Foal Championship-BC Held on October 8, 2006 at Fairway Farms Owned by Dr. Ray and Judy Wise in Langley, BC.
1st Place Fernando Sire:Freestyle Dam:Phantasia (Pacific Sunset) 2nd Place Horacio Sire:Hadrian Dam:Harmony (Menelssohn) 3rd Place Sahara Sire:Sempatico Dam: Strathmiglo 4th Place Fabrizio DSF Sire:Freestyle Dam:Pacifica (Pacific Sunset) 5th Place Wazabi Sire: Regardez Dam: Waldrun (Wellington) |
Annual Awards Nominations
2007-11-21
| November 20, 2007 Contact: Julie Cull News Release Communications Coordinator For Immediate Release tel: (613) 248-3433 ext. 136 e-mail: jcull@equinecanada.ca Reminder Equine Canada Now Accepting Nominations for 2008 Annual Awards Gala Ottawa, ON—Equine Canada is pleased to announce they are accepting nominations until November 30, 2007 for the prestigious Equine Canada National Awards, to be presented at the Annual Awards Gala Saturday, February 9, 2008 at the Westin Calgary Hotel in Calgary, AB as part of the Equine Canada Annual Convention. The Awards Gala is a fantastic evening that will acknowledge the accomplishments of Canadian equestrians over the past year. Guests will enjoy a full plated meal during the awards presentation, followed by great music and dancing. As our competition season begins to draw to a close, we would like to remind everyone of the criteria of our prestigious Equine Canada awards as well as introduce you to the new EC Lifetime Achievement Award. DOCTOR GEORGE JACOBSEN TROPHY EC Equestrian of the Year In 1995 EC announced the creation of this trophy in honour of Doctor George Jacobson, D.Sc., O.C., F.A.I.N.A., P. Eng. The EC Equestrian of the Year Award is given annually to the equestrian who has demonstrated superior sportsmanship, dedication and the pursuit of excellence in equestrian competition for the current year. Each winner holds the trophy for one year and receives a plaque. To be nominated, the candidate must hold a valid EC competitive license. Some proof of Canadian Citizenship or Landed Immigrant status may be requested. 2006 Winner: Erynn Ballard GILLIAN WILSON TROPHY EC Junior Equestrian of the Year This trophy was created in 1993, in honour of Gillian Wilson, the Technical Director of the Canadian Equestrian Federation (now Equine Canada) from 1977 until her retirement on December 31, 1992. The EC Junior Equestrian of the Year Award is given annually to a Junior Competitor who has made outstanding contributions to equestrian competition and ,exemplified exceptional talent, sportsmanship, and dedication to the sport. Each winner holds the trophy for one year, retains a plaque and receives $1,000. Eligible candidates must hold a valid EC Junior competitive license, have Canadian Citizenship or Landed Immigrant Status. Candidates must also have paid their EC competitive license fees at the start of the year, before their first competition, willingly abide by EC rules, be polite to all officials, and show talent as a rider or driver. In addition, candidates must have competed successfully, not necessarily winning, but demonstrating improvement throughout the year, as well as accept winning and losing gracefully, and show concern and kindness to their horse or pony at all times. 2006 Winner: Taylor Bland EQUINE CANADA VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD The Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes annually an outstanding volunteer who has contributed to equestrian sport and Equine Canada. Volunteer services may include years of participation, administration, contribution, innovation or the advancement through media coverage. This Award is presented to an individual who has dedicated themselves to the ideals of EC, who has worked tirelessly for the improvement of the organization and who has had a notable impact on the sport. All nominations will be considered under the following criteria. The nominee must be active in the current year as an equestrian volunteer, in any capacity, at the national level and hold a valid EC membership, either through a Provincial Federation or EC-recognized member association, and have, through their volunteer activities, made a special and significant contribution to equestrian sport. 2006 Winner: Mark Samuel SUSAN JANE ANSTEY MEDIA AWARD Susan Jane Anstey was a valiant champion of Canada's development in international sport. As a long-time supporter of the Canadian Equestrian Team, Susan Jane recognized that the ride to the podium for Canadian competitors begins in the barns and paddocks at home. Amongst her many volunteer and industry sponsorship contributions, she chaired the task force that resulted in the creation of Jump Canada, and established the Horse Sport Young Riders Scholarship Fund in 1998 to recognize the top Canadian performers at the annual North American Young Riders' Championship in the three Olympic disciplines. As that rare combination of publisher and working journalist, Susan Jane provided a dedicated Canadian journalistic presence at World Equestrian Games and Olympic Competitions from 1984 through to Greece in 2004. Through her work with the FEI Media Advisory Committee and her leadership of the International Alliance of Equine Journalists, Susan Jane built a bridge that linked Canadian horse sport to the rest of the world. Through publications such as Horse Sport, Horse-Canada and Canadian Thoroughbred, Susan Jane provided a national voice for the Canadian equestrian community, and a forum for a national dialogue on the issues that have affected and defined our sport. In memory of Susan Jane, and in recognition of her invaluable contributions to Canadian equine interests, Equine Canada will present the Susan Jane Anstey Media Award to an exceptional individual who has delivered outstanding media coverage that served to enhance the image of Canadian equine interests to the Canadian public. This award promises to become one of Equine Canada’s most prestigious awards and will mirror the same class and dignity that Susan Jane brought to the equine industry and those she knew and loved. Nominations for this prestigious award will be considered under the following criteria: 1. Entries are open to works in all areas of equestrian interests. 2. Consideration will be granted to individuals only 3. Types of media under consideration includes individual work or contributions to Print Media Publications, Internet, Television Broadcast; and Photography. 4. Recognized submissions can be one specific story or event, an on-going story or event; or an overall outstanding effort for the year. 5. Entries must clearly demonstrate a clear focus of enhancing the image of equestrian interests to the Canadian public. 6. All submissions must have been published or aired for the first time between December 1, 2006, and October 31, 2007. 7. Print and photography submissions must have been published in a viable publication, paid-circulation, member-based, non-profit, or similar, or on the Internet at a site that is a same-name affiliate of a print or broadcast news organization. 8. Television entries must have aired in at least one broadcast in Canada, or otherwise have been made available to Canadian households through public television, satellite or cable. 9. All entries must be submitted with an Official Entry Form for the 2007 Susan Jane Anstey Media Award. 10. Entries must originate with the author (article), editor (publication of the year, website), producer or reporter (broadcast submissions), or photographer. All entries must include a brief cover letter, signed by the author (or other, as outlined above) stating his/her desire to enter his/her materials, with accompanying contact information. In cases where two or more people are submitting their work jointly, all parties submitting must sign the cover letter. Editors or managers may submit print materials on behalf of authors, provided such submissions include the cover letter described above, signed by the actual author. All other third-party submissions will be rejected. 11. The Equine Canada Awards Committee reserves the right to determine the eligibility of all entries, and to disqualify entries, if necessary. 12. The Equine Canada Awards Committee also reserves the right not to bestow the award based on the quantity or the quality of submissions. 2006 Winner: Francis Litzinger (CBC Country Canada) EQUINE CANADA LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD (NEW!) Equine Canada is proud to open for nominations the Equine Canada Lifetime Achievement Award. This Award recognizes an individual whose contributions to the Canadian equestrian (equine) community are considered exceptional by their peers and whose long-term service and dedication have contributed directly to the ongoing growth and development of Canadian equine sport and industry. Please note that the Equine Canada Lifetime Achievement Award will not be awarded posthumously. This prestigious award will be reserved for individuals of the highest exception and therefore will be awarded when warranted and not necessarily awarded on an annual basis. Award criteria and Official Nomination Forms can be found by following the 2007 EC Annual Awards Gala icon on the Equine Canada website, www.equinecanada.ca. Equine Canada is pleased to offer the option of filling in the nomination form online. Alternatively, the forms can be printed and sent to The Awards Committee c/o Cheryl Tataryn, 2685 Queensview Drive, Suite 100, Ottawa, ON, K2B 8K2, Fax: (613) 248-3484. The deadline for all nominations will be November 30, 2007. Please note that in the coming years the Equine Canada Awards Committee would like to present an Equine Canada Horse of the Year Award and is soliciting feedback for nomination criteria. If you have any suggestions on what would help recognize a future Equine Canada Horse of the Year, please email the Awards Committee c/o Cheryl Tataryn at ctataryn@equinecanada.ca. This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it with “Horse of the Year” in the subject line. About Equine Canada Equine Canada is a member-based association that represents, promotes and services Canada's equine community and industry. Its core areas of activity involve sport, equine health and welfare, education and safety, governance and marketing, representation and communication. Equine Canada is recognized by Sport Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, the International Equestrian Federation (FEI), the Canadian Olympic Committee and Canadian Coaching Association of Canada as the national organization representing equestrian sport and equine interests in Canada. For more information about Equine Canada, please visit www.equinecanada.ca Canada Hippique accepte les candidatures en vue de son Gala annuel de remise des prix Le 20 novembre 2007 - Canada Hippique est heureuse d’annoncer qu’elle accepte les candidatures jusqu’au 30 novembre prochain pour ses prix nationaux prestigieux qui seront décernés samedi le 9 février 2008 lors de son Gala annuel de remise des prix. Cet événement se tiendra à l’hôtel Westin Calgary dans le cadre du Congrès annuel de Canada Hippique. Le Gala de remise des prix est une magnifique soirée au cours de laquelle on souligne les réalisations des cavaliers canadiens qui se sont produites dans l’année venant de se terminer. Les convives dégusteront un copieux repas durant la présentation des prix et tout au long de la soirée, ils pourront danser au son de la musique. La saison de concours tire à sa fin et nous souhaitons vous rappeler les critères des prix de Canada Hippique. Nous profitons de l’occasion pour vous présenter notre nouveau prix, le Prix d’excellence de CH pour l’ensemble des réalisations. TROPHÉE DR GEORGE JACOBSEN – Cavalier de l’année de CH En 1995, Canada Hippique annonçait la création d’un prix en l’honneur du Dr George Jacobson, D.Sc., O.C., F.A.I.N.A., P. Eng. Le trophée du Cavalier de l’année est décerné annuellement par CH à un cavalier ou un meneur qui s’est distingué tout au long de la saison de concours en sport équestre grâce à son exceptionnel esprit sportif, son dévouement et son souci de l’excellence. Le lauréat conserve le trophée pendant un an et se voit remettre une plaque. Pour être admissible, le candidat doit être titulaire d’une licence de concours valide de CH. Une preuve de citoyenneté canadienne ou d’immigrant reçu peut être exigée. Lauréate de l’année 2006 : Erynn Ballard TROPHÉE GILLIAN WILSON – Cavalier junior de l’année de CH Ce trophée a été créé en 1993 en l’honneur de Gillian Wilson, directrice technique de la Fédération équestre canadienne (aujourd’hui Canada Hippique) de 1977 jusqu’à sa retraite le 31 décembre 1992. Le titre de Cavalier junior de l’année est décerné annuellement à un cavalier ou un meneur junior pour ses réalisations exceptionnelles en concours de sport équestre grâce à son talent remarquable, son esprit sportif et son dévouement au sport. Le lauréat conserve le trophée pendant un an; il reçoit également une plaque et une bourse de 1000 $. Pour se mériter le Trophée Gillian Wilson, le candidat doit détenir une licence de concours de CH valide, être citoyen canadien ou posséder le statut d’immigrant reçu. Il doit avoir acquitté ses frais de licence de concours de CH au début de l’année avant son premier concours, respecter de son plein gré les règlements de CH, et se montrer poli envers les officiels. De plus, il doit être un cavalier ou un meneur talentueux et avoir obtenu du succès en concours, et s’il n’a pas remporté de victoires, il doit s’être amélioré tout au long de l’année. Savoir accepter la victoire et la défaite avec dignité est une autre qualité exigée tout autant que manifester un grand intérêt à l’égard de son cheval ou de son poney et lui témoigner de la bonté en toutes circonstances. Lauréate de l’année 2006: Taylor Bland PRIX DU BÉNÉVOLE DE L’ANNÉE DE CANADA HIPPIQUE Le prix du Bénévole de l’année concrétise l’engagement d’un bénévole exceptionnel en faveur des sports équestres et des activités de Canada Hippique. Les services rendus par les bénévoles représentent parfois des années de travail vouées à la participation, l’administration, la contribution, l’innovation et à la promotion du sport dans les médias. Ce prix est remis à une personne qui a épousé les idéaux de CH, œuvré sans relâche à l’avancement de l’organisme et laissé une empreinte durable sur le sport. Toutes les candidatures seront évaluées selon les critères suivants. Le candidat doit avoir été actif au cours de l’année en tant que bénévole équestre, à n’importe quel titre au niveau national, et être membre en règle de CH via sa fédération provinciale ou une association reconnue membre de CH. Il doit avoir apporté, par ses activités de bénévolat, une importante contribution au sport équestre. Lauréat de l’année 2006 : Mark Samuel PRIX DES MÉDIAS SUSAN JANE ANSTEY Susan Jane Anstey était une ardente promotrice du développement des sports équestres canadiens sur la scène internationale. Fervente de longue date de l’Équipe équestre canadienne, elle savait que la marche vers le podium des concurrents canadiens commençait ici même, dans les écuries et les paddocks. Parmi ses nombreuses contributions à titre de bénévole et de commanditaire, soulignons la présidence du groupe de travail qui aura mené à la création de Saut d’obstacles Canada. En 1998, elle établissait le Fonds de bourse d’études Horse Sport pour jeunes cavaliers, une aide financière remise annuellement aux meilleurs concurrents des trois disciplines olympiques présentées dans le cadre des Championnats nord-américains Jeunes Cavaliers. À la fois éditrice et journaliste, Susan Jane avait assuré une présence médiatique canadienne aux Jeux équestres mondiaux et à toutes les compétitions olympiques de 1984 à 2004. Grâce à son travail au sein du Comité consultatif sur les médias et de l’Alliance internationale des journalistes équestres, elle a établi un pont entre les sports équestres canadiens et ceux du monde entier. Les revues (Horse Sport, Horse-Canada et Canadian Thoroughbred) qu’elle a fondées ont donné une voix au milieu équestre canadien et créé une tribune nationale propice à l’échange d’idées sur les enjeux qui le concernent. En mémoire de Susan Jane et de son inestimable apport, Canada Hippique remet le Prix des médias à une personne dont le travail journalistique exceptionnel contribue à mettre en valeur les sports équestres auprès du public canadien. Le prix promet de devenir l’un des plus prestigieux décernés par l’organisme et se veut un reflet de la classe et de la dignité que Susan Jane a transmises au monde hippique et aux personnes qu’elle a côtoyées et aimées. Les candidatures pour ce prix prestigieux seront évaluées selon les critères suivants : 1) Sont admis les travaux dans tous les secteurs s’intéressant aux sports équestres ; 2) Seules les candidatures d’individus sont prises en considération; 3) Les travaux individuels pris en considération peuvent être issus de l’un de ces médias : publications imprimées, Internet, émissions de télévision et photographie ; 4) Parmi ce qui est admissible, on compte: un sujet ou un événement particulier, une série de sujets ou d’événements, un ensemble d’efforts remarquables durant l’année ; 5) Les œuvres doivent être clairement axées sur le rehaussement de l’image équestre auprès du public canadien ; 6) Le matériel soumis doit avoir été publié ou être passé en ondes pour la première fois entre le 1er décembre 2006 et le 31 octobre 2007 ; 7) Le matériel imprimé et les photographies doivent avoir été publiés dans une publication durable avec abonnements payants, destinée à des membres, à profits non lucratifs, ou de même type, ou sur un site Internet portant un nom identique affilié à la publication imprimée ou à l’organisation diffusant les actualités ; 8) Le matériel télévisé doit avoir été diffusé à au moins une reprise au Canada ou avoir été offert aux foyers canadiens par l’entremise de la télévision publique, par satellite ou par câble ; 9) Tous les travaux pour le Prix des médias Susan Jane Anstey 2007 doivent être soumis au moyen du formulaire officiel ; 10) L’œuvre doit provenir de l’auteur (article), de l’éditeur (publication de l’année, site Web), du producteur ou du reporter (émission), ou encore du photographe. Chaque travail soumis sera accompagné d’une lettre avec coordonnées, signée par l’auteur (ou autre, comme mentionné précédemment) déclarant qu’il ou elle souhaite soumettre sa candidature. Si deux personnes ou plus désirent soumettre un travail qui est le fruit de leur collaboration, toutes les parties doivent signer la lettre. Un éditeur ou directeur peut soumettre du matériel imprimé au nom d’un auteur, à condition de joindre la lettre en question et que celle-ci soit signée par l’auteur du travail. Toute autre façon de soumettre une candidature de la part d’une tierce personne sera rejetée ; 11) Le Comité des Prix de Canada Hippique se réserve le droit de déterminer l’admissibilité de toutes les candidatures et d’en éliminer si nécessaire ; 12) Après évaluation de la quantité ou la qualité des candidatures, le Comité des Prix de Canada Hippique se réserve également le droit de ne pas décerner le prix. Lauréat de l’année 2006 : Francis Litzinger (CBC Country Canada) PRIX D’EXCELLENCE DE CANADA HIPPIQUE POUR L’ENSEMBLE DES RÉALISATIONS (NOUVEAU !) Canada Hippique est fière de faire un appel de candidatures pour l’attribution de son Prix d’Excellence pour l’ensemble des réalisations. Ce prix récompense une personne dont les contributions au milieu équestre canadien sont considérées comme remarquables par ses pairs. La longue période de service et le dévouement de cette personne auront directement participé à la croissance et au développement de l’ensemble de l’industrie des sports équestres sur la scène canadienne. Veuillez noter que le Prix d’Excellence de Canada Hippique pour l’ensemble des réalisations ne sera pas attribué à titre posthume. Étant destiné aux personnes de la plus haute exception, ce prix prestigieux ne sera décerné qu’au mérite et non pas sur une base annuelle. Nous vous invitons à consulter le site Web de Canada Hippique suivant : www.equinecanada.ca et suivre l’icône du Gala annuel 2007 de CH pour trouver les critères et les formulaires officiels. Canada Hippique vous propose de remplir le formulaire en ligne ou encore de l’imprimer et de l’acheminer au : Comité des prix annuels, a/s Cheryl Tataryn, 2685 Queensview, bureau 100, Ottawa, Ontario K2B 8K2. Voici le numéro de télécopieur : 613 248-3484. La date limite pour soumettre une candidature est le 30 novembre 2007. Attention : le Comité des prix annuels de Canada Hippique voudrait éventuellement décerner un prix intitulé : Prix du Cheval de l’année. Nous sollicitons votre participation au sujet des critères d’acceptation des candidatures. Si vous souhaitez nous faire part de vos suggestions permettant de reconnaître le Cheval de l’année de Canada Hippique, veuillez transmettre un courriel au Comité des prix annuels, a/s Cheryl Tataryn en mentionnant comme objet « Cheval de l’année » . Voici son adresse : ctataryn@equinecanada.ca. Cet e-mail est protégé contre les robots collecteurs de mails, votre navigateur doit accepter le Javascript pour le voir . |
20/20 Vision for the Future
2007-10-15
| September 20, 2007 Contact: Communications Department News Release Tel: (613) 248-3433 For Immediate Release E-mail:inquiries@equinecanada.ca Equine Canada: Developing 20/20 Vision for the Future Ottawa, Ontario --- Equine Canada’s Audit Committee, in response to a request from the membership, has prepared a White Paper titled “EC20/20”. The White Paper contains recommendations that would see fundamental changes to Equine Canada. The Chairs and the Board of Directors acknowledged that the Audit Committee, which was formed by the EC Membership, did a great deal of work in preparing the report, and expressed their appreciation. Following the release and presentation of this document, the Chairs of each of the divisions of EC met to discuss the principal recommendations. In their report to the EC Board of Directors, which also met following the presentation, the Chairs noted their agreement in principle with most of the recommendations, also noting that work should now be undertaken in order to assess the workability and details surrounding them. Overall, the reaction to the proposed changes to EC structure and membership was positive, and reflected a desire to move the organization forward in a positive direction that will improve EC’s ability to accomplish its mandate across the equine community. The work of identifying the details required to assess feasibility will now be undertaken by an ad-hoc committee of the EC Board of Directors, the membership of which includes the 4 Chairs as well as the EC CEO and Director of Finance. All people involved in equine and equestrian activities across Canada are encouraged to read the White Paper and submit any comments or questions they may have to feedback@equinecanada.ca before October 10, 2007. This input will be reviewed by the ad-hoc committee, now titled the 20/20 Task Force, at their next meeting to be held mid-October. Your participation is greatly appreciated. From the reactions to the White Paper, it is clear that there is a strong appetite across the organization’s representatives for positive change. The EC Board of Directors, President and management team has identified the work required to enact such change as a key priority. Get involved and give your input – Equine Canada will be better as a result! Al Patterson, President Debbie Millar, CEO To read the White Paper and submit your feedback by October 10, 2007, visit The White Paper. About Equine Canada Equine Canada is a member-based association that represents, promotes and services Canada's equine community and industry. Its core areas of activity involve sport, equine health and welfare, education and safety, governance and marketing, representation and communication. Equine Canada is recognized by Sport Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, the International Equestrian Federation (FEI), the Canadian Olympic Committee and Canadian Coaching Association of Canada as the national organization representing equestrian sport and equine interests in Canada. For more information about Equine Canada, please visit www.equinecanada.ca. - 30 - Communiqué pour publication immédiate Canada Hippique : développer une vision 20 sur 20 sur les perspectives d’avenir Ottawa, Ontario, Le comité de vérification de Canada Hippique a rédigé un livre blanc intitulé « CH20/20 », en réponse à une demande présentée par les membres. Le « Livre Blanc » recommandant un certain nombre de changements importants pour notre organisme. Les présidents et le conseil d’administration, reconnaissant le travail considérable que représente ce rapport, tiennent à exprimer leur appréciation au Comité de vérification mis sur pied par les membres de CH. Suivant la présentation du document, les présidents de chacune des divisions de CH se sont réunis pour échanger leurs points de vue sur les principales recommandations. Le conseil d’administration de CH qui venait également de se réunir après la présentation, a reçu l’accord de principe des présidents sur la plupart des recommandations, accord assorti d’une note préconisant l’évaluation immédiate de tous les détails favorisant la mise en œuvre de ces changements. Dans l’ensemble, les modifications de structure proposées ont été bien reçues car elles reflétaient un désir évident d’insuffler un nouveau dynamisme à l’organisme afin qu’il puisse mieux remplir sa mission au cœur du milieu équestre. Le travail d’identification des détails requis pour évaluer la faisabilité sera entrepris par un comité spécial constitué par le conseil d’administration, et dont les membres comprennent les quatre présidents, le chef de direction et le directeur des finances. Nous invitons toute personne impliquée de près ou de loin dans le milieu équestre canadien à lire ce Livre Blanc et à nous transmettre leurs questions ou commentaires à feedback@equinecanada.ca avant octobre 10, 2007, lesquels seront étudiés à la mi-octobre lors de la prochaine réunion du comité spécial « Groupe de travail 20 sur 20 ». Les réactions à ce Livre Blanc montrent qu’il existe un réel désir d’améliorer les perspectives d’avenir de la part des représentants de l’organisme. Le conseil d’administration de CH, le président et l’équipe de gestion ont posé une étiquette prioritaire sur le travail à accomplir pour mettre de l’avant ces changements. Il ne manque plus que votre participation ! Faites-nous part de vos idées – c’est une question de progrès pour Canada Hippique ! Al Patterson Debbie Millar Président Chef de la direction Pour des plus amples renseignements sur le le « Livre Blanc » et à nous transmettre leurs questions ou commentaries avant octobre 10, 2007, consultez le site Le Livre Blanc À propos de Canada Hippique Canada Hippique est une association formée de membres, dont la mission est de représenter, promouvoir et offrir des services à l’ensemble de la collectivité et de l’industrie équine canadienne. Ses sphères d’activités principales sont le sport, la santé et le bien-être du cheval, l’éducation et la sécurité, la gouvernance et le marketing, la représentation et la communication. Canada Hippique est reconnue auprès de Sport Canada, Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada, la Fédération équestre internationale, le Comité olympique canadien, et l’Association canadienne des entraîneurs, comme étant l’organisme national dirigeant les sports équestres et les intérêts équins au Canada. Pour plus de renseignements sur Canada Hippique, veuillez visiter le www.equinecanada.ca. |
Nominations for Directors At Large
2007-10-15
| October 12, 2007 Contact: Julie Cull News Release Communications Coordinator For Immediate Release tel: (613) 248-3433 ext. 136 e-mail: jcull@equinecanada.ca Call for Nominations—2008 Equine Canada Director-at-Large Election Ottawa, ON—Each year the Equine Canada Nominations Committee has the responsibility of presenting a slate of candidates to the membership for the election of a Director-at-Large. The 11-member Equine Canada Board of Directors consists of three Director-at-Large positions, which are elected by the membership. One Director-at-Large position is elected each year and serves a three-year term. The other positions on the Board are elected through each of the four councils (Breeds and Industry, Provincial, Recreation and Sport). Nomination Forms for the 2008 Director-at-Large can be found on the Equine Canada website (www.equinecanada.ca), this issue of HorseLife or by phoning at 613-248-3433 Ext. 111. Completed forms must be received in the national office, along with the nominee’s biographical information and picture, by November 30, 2007 by e mail, mail or fax at 613-248-3484 in order to be eligible for consideration by the Nominations Committee and to meet publication deadlines to the Equine Canada membership. The Nominations Committee is composed of a chair who is appointed by the Board of Directors, and one member from each of the four Equine Canada division councils—Sport, Provincial, Breeds & Industry and Recreation. This year Randy White will chair the Nominations Committee. Once the Nomination Committee has selected the approved candidates, eligible Equine Canada members will begin the voting process. Any member of an Equine Canada affiliated national or provincial organization is considered a member of Equine Canada and, therefore, is eligible to vote for the Director-at-Large position, provided that individual is 18 years-of-age or older in the year of election. If you wish to vote for the 2008 Director-at-Large, please visit the Equine Canada website and complete and submit the online Registration to Vote Form before the January 4, 2008 deadline. Voting will close January 11, 2008. If you do not have access to the Internet, interested voters may complete and fax or mail in the Registration to Vote for Director-at-Large Form found in this issue of Horse Life. Once registered, you will receive your election package and election ballot either by mail, fax or e-mail as per your request on your registration. Online voting options are being explored at this time. This is your opportunity to be heard, exercise your right to vote! Forms and information regarding this election can be found on the website in both official languages. The successful candidate will be announced to the membership at the Equine Canada Annual General Meeting, February 10, 2008, as part of the 2008 Convention to be held at The Westin in Calgary, Alberta. - 30 - Communiqué pour publication immediate Appel de candidatures Élection 2008 d’un administrateur général élu par les membres Ottawa, Ontario, le 12 octobre 2007—Le Comité de mise en candidature de Canada Hippique est tenu de présenter annuellement aux membres une liste de candidats en vue de l’élection d’un administrateur général élu par les membres. Le conseil d’administration de Canada Hippique comprend 11 personnes, dont trois sont des administrateurs généraux élus par les membres. Un poste d’administrateur général élu par les membres est comblé à chaque année pour un mandat de trois ans. Les autres postes au sein du conseil d’administration sont pourvus par l’entremise de chacun des quatre conseils (races et Industrie, Provinces, Loisir et Sport). Le formulaire de mise en candidature pour ce poste s’obtient sur le site Web de Canada Hippique (www.equinecanada.ca), ou dans ce numéro du magazine HorseLife. Vous pouvez aussi téléphoner au 613-248-3433, poste 111. Une fois rempli, le formulaire de mise en candidature doit être transmis par courriel, par la poste ou par télécopieur (613-248-3484) au bureau national accompagné d’une brève biographie et d’une photo du candidat, au plus tard le 30 novembre 2007, afin d’être admissible à l’examen des candidatures par le Comité et de respecter les dates limites de diffusion auprès des membres de Canada Hippique. Le Comité de mise en candidature comprend un président nommé par le conseil d’administration, ainsi qu’une personne provenant de chacun des quatre conseils de Canada Hippique (Sport, Provinces, Races et Industrie et Loisir). Cette année, ce Comité sera présidé par Randy White. Une fois les candidats sélectionnés par le Comité, les membres de Canada Hippique autorisés à voter pourront procéder à l’élection. Tout membre d’un organisme national ou provincial affilié est considéré comme membre de Canada Hippique et est autorisé du fait même à voter à l’élection de l’administrateur général élu par les membres, pourvu qu’il soit âgé d’au moins 18 ans dans l’année de l’élection. Si vous souhaitez participer à cette élection en 2008, veuillez visiter le site Web de Canada Hippique (www.equinecanada.ca), remplir le formulaire d’enregistrement de l’électeur et l’acheminer avant la date limite du 4 janvier 2008. Le vote se termine le 11 janvier 2008. Les gens intéressés à voter mais qui n’ont pas accès à Internet peuvent remplir le formulaire d’enregistrement de l’électeur inclus dans ce numéro du HorseLife et le poster ou le télécopier. Une fois enregistré, vous recevrez les documents pertinents et le bulletin de vote par la poste, par télécopieur ou par courriel, selon votre demande. Nous étudions actuellement la possibilité d’offrir le vote en ligne. La parole est maintenant à vous, exercez votre droit de vote ! Les formulaires ainsi que l’information concernant cette élection se trouvent sur le site Web dans les deux langues officielles. Le nom du candidat élu sera annoncé aux membres le 10 février 2008 lors de l’assemblée générale annuelle de Canada Hippique qui aura lieu dans le cadre du congrès de 2008. L’événement se tiendra au Westin de Calgary, en Alberta. Source : Julie Cull Coordonnatrice des communications Canada Hippique Tél. (613) 248-3433 poste 133 Courriel : jcull@equinecanada.ca |
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SUPPORTS EQUINE INDUSTRY
2007-07-17
June 9, 2007News ReleaseFor Immediate Release |
SLEEP EASY WITH NEW EC PARTNER
2007-07-03
June 28, 2007 Check out the Savings! Equine Canada Pairs up with Choice Hotels Canada Ottawa, Ontario --- Equine Canada (EC) is pleased to announce its new partnership with Choice Hotels Canada, which will benefit all those who are part of member organizations and associations of EC. “Choice Hotels Canada is proud to enter into a partnership with Equine Canada,” said Blake Harrison, Regional Sales Manager of Ontario. “Members will benefit from discounted room rates, but they’ll also find unexpected amenities such as pools, restaurants, work stations, meeting space and free continental breakfast at several of our locations - Everything members need on the road.” As a perk for being associated with EC, members will receive a preferred rate when booking their next stay at a Choice Hotel Canada location. Discounted room rates are available at over 270 participating Comfort™, Comfort Suites®, Quality®, Sleep Inn®, Clarion®, Econo Lodge® and Rodeway Inn® hotels in Canada. Additionally, 15-20% discount off applicable room rates is being offered at over 5,300 participating Choice locations world wide. To access Choice Hotel Canada’s discounted room rates, simply book directly online at www.choicehotels.ca/equine or call 800.4CHOICE and quote Client ID number 00088256. “Equine Canada is thrilled to enter this partnership with Choice Hotels Canada,” commented Equine Canada President Al Patterson. “We are always looking for ways to provide our members with the best offers and discounts available. Choice Hotels Canada will offer quality accommodations and while relieving some of the expense associated with travel throughout the year.” About Choice Hotels CanadaChoice Hotels Canada (CHC) is the nation’s largest hotel franchisor with over 270 properties under the Comfort, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion, Econo Lodge and Rodeway Inn brands. CHC is part of Choice Hotels International, which franchises more than 5,300 hotels in more than 40 countries worldwide About Equine CanadaEquine Canada is a member-based association that represents, promotes and services Canada's equine community and industry. Its core areas of activity involve sport, equine health and welfare, education and safety, governance and marketing, representation and communication. Equine Canada is recognized by Sport Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, the International Equestrian Federation (FEI), the Canadian Olympic Committee and Canadian Coaching Association of Canada as the national organization representing equestrian sport and equine interests in Canada. For more information about Equine Canada, please visit www.equinecanada.ca. Communiqué pour publication immédiate Des épargnes à ne pas manquer ! Canada Hippique fait équipe avec Choice Hotels Canada Ottawa, Ontario, le 28 juin 2007 --- Canada Hippique (CH) est heureuse d’annoncer son nouveau partenariat avec Choice Hotels Canada, qui profitera à tous ceux qui ont adhéré aux organisations et associations membres de CH. « Choice Hotels Canada est fière de former un partenariat avec Canada Hippique », déclare M. Blake Harrison, responsable régional des ventes de l’Ontario. « Les membres profiteront de tarifs de faveur sur les chambres, mais ils trouveront également des commodités inattendues, telles que des piscines, des restaurants, des aires de travail, des salles de réunion et un petit-déjeuner continental gratuit dans plusieurs de nos établissements – tout ce dont les membres ont besoin sur la route. » Comme avantage accessoire au partenariat avec CH, les membres bénéficieront d’un tarif préférentiel lors de leur prochaine réservation dans un établissement de Choice Hotel Canada. Les tarifs de faveur sur les chambres sont disponibles au Canada dans plus de 270 hôtels Comfort™, Comfort Suites®, Quality®, Sleep Inn®, Clarion®, Econo Lodge® et Rodeway Inn®. De plus, un rabais de 15 à 20 % sur le tarif des chambres est offert dans plus de 5 300 établissements participants de Choice à travers le monde. Afin de profiter des tarifs de faveur sur les chambres de Choice Hotel Canada, vous n’avez qu’à réserver directement en ligne à www.choicehotels.ca/equine ou téléphoner à 800.4CHOICE ou 800.BO.RÊVES et mentionner le numéro d’identification de client 00088256. « Canada Hippique est enchantée de conclure ce partenariat avec Choice Hotels Canada », note le président de Canada Hippique, Al Patterson. « Nous sommes toujours à la recherche de façons de fournir à nos membres les meilleurs offres et rabais disponibles. Choice Hotels Canada offre de l’hébergement de qualité et permet d’économiser sur les dépenses de voyages à l’année longue ». À propos de Choice Hotels Canada Choice Hotels Canada (CHC) est le plus grand franchiseur d’hôtels du pays avec plus de 270 établissements regroupés sous les bannières des marques Comfort™, Comfort Suites®, Quality®, Sleep Inn®, Clarion®, Econo Lodge® et Rodeway Inn®. CHC est affiliée à Choice Hotels International, qui compte plus de 5 300 hôtels répartis dans 40 pays. À propos de Canada Hippique Canada Hippique est une association formée de membres, dont la mission est de représenter, promouvoir et offrir des services à l’ensemble de la collectivité et de l’industrie équine canadienne. Ses sphères d’activités principales sont le sport, la santé et le bien-être du cheval, l’éducation et la sécurité, la gouvernance et le marketing, la représentation et la communication. Canada Hippique est reconnue auprès de Sport Canada, Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada, la Fédération équestre internationale, le Comité olympique canadien, et l’Association canadienne des entraîneurs, comme étant l’organisme national dirigeant les sports équestres et les intérêts équins au Canada. Pour plus de renseignements sur Canada Hippique, veuillez visiter le www.equinecanada.ca. -30- Source : Jessie Christie Coordonnatrice des communications Canada Hippique Tél. (613) 248-3433 poste 133 jchristie@equinecanada.ca |
Export Marketing
2007-06-04
| Equine Canada Breeds & Industry Division Export Market Development Strategy Ottawa, ON, March 21, 2007 -- With matching funding support from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) under its Canadian Agriculture and Food International (CAFI) Program, the Equine Canada Breeds & Industry Division Export Market Development Strategy enables member associations to participate in generic activities that promote Canada’s reputation as a world leader in supplying high quality, safe and innovative products produced in an environmentally-responsible and sustainable manner. The Strategy aims to “Brand Canada” as a quality producer of horses suitable for racing, FEI and non-FEI sport, breed specific competition and breeding. An application to AAFC for CAFI funding in 2007-08 was made by Equine Canada in early February 2007. Notice of approval is expected in May. With a total budget of $800,000, AAFC will match the equine industry’s contributions towards the costs of completing the 47 projects planned. The project categories include: 1) Trade Missions a. Outgoing and incoming trade mission promotions of Canadian-bred horses 2) Export Preparedness Training a. Canadian and international clinicians will conduct a series of training sessions with Canadian owners, breeders, breed inspectors and/or breed judges to increase the participants’ knowledge of the type, quality, training, bloodlines, genetics and turnout required for Canadian-bred horses to be marketed and sold internationally. 3) Print, Promotion, Distribution a. A suite of generic promotional materials, bilingual and multilingual when appropriate, will be created for distribution and/or display outside of Canada to include brochures, posters, fact sheets, catalogues, directories, press kits, press releases, print and web advertising, e-newsletters, print newsletters, website design and enhancements, cds/dvds, and “pop-up” displays for exhibiting at multiple trade shows 4) Trade Advocacy a. Breed association representatives will participate in international meetings to voice Canadian interests globally and/or build strategic partnerships with industry groups in target markets either to influence international policy developments or to resolve trade irritants With support, direction and for the benefit of its member associations, the Breeds & Industry Division has piloted an export strategy since 2002 that is based on research and analysis of the demands of international markets. Canada’s market challenges include financial limitations, difficulties of recognition of our horses and most importantly, our competitors’ perceived reputation as being superior. This program is helping the Canadian equine industry raise the bar by providing collective marketing and financial assistance that is enabling unprecedented access to international markets. For more information, contact Susan Stewart, Breeds & Industry Division Coordinator, Export Market Development, Tel: (613) 826-1155, Fax: (613) 826-1479, sstewart@equinecanada.ca. About the Breeds & Industry Division of Equine Canada The Breeds & Industry Division of Equine Canada is the national “coalition” of equine breed associations and industry members. The membership shares resources and expertise with unity of purpose to increase the long-term profitability of Canada’s equine sector. About Equine Canada Equine Canada is a member-based association that represents, promotes and services Canada's equine community and industry. Its core areas of activity involve sport, equine health and welfare, education and safety, governance and marketing, representation and communication. Equine Canada is recognized by Sport Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, the International Equestrian Federation (FEI), the Canadian Olympic Committee and Canadian Coaching Association of Canada as the national organization representing equestrian sport and equine interests in Canada. For more information about Equine Canada, please visit www.equinecanada.ca. Programme de développement du marché d’exportation de la Division Races et Industrie de Canada Hippique Ottawa, Ontario, le 16 mars 2007 -- Avec le soutien au financement de contrepartie du ministère de l’Agriculture et de l’Agroalimentaire (AAC) par le biais du Programme international du Canada pour l’agriculture et l’alimentation (PICAA), le Programme de développement du marché d’exportation de la Division Races et Industrie de Canada Hippique permet aux associations membres de participer à des activités générales qui contribueront à la promotion de la réputation du Canada en tant que leader mondial pour la fourniture de produits de haute qualité, sécuritaires et innovateurs, développés selon une pratique respectueuse de l’environnement et de manière durable. Le Programme vise à promouvoir l’image de marque du Canada en tant que producteur de qualité de chevaux convenant à la course, aux sports de la FEI et autres que de la FEI, aux compétitions de races et à l’élevage. Une demande a été présentée par Canada Hippique au début du mois de février 2007 auprès d’AAC pour obtenir un financement aux termes du PICAA en 2007-08. Un avis d’approbation est attendu pour le mois de mai. Avec un budget total de 800 000 $, AAC doublera les contributions de l’industrie équestre destinées à couvrir les coûts pour l’exécution des 47 projets prévus. Les catégories de projet comprennent : 1) Les missions commerciales Missions commerciales à l’étranger et missions commerciales accueillies pour la promotion des chevaux élevés au Canada. 2) Les cours de préparation à l’exportation |