Attention all Equine Canada (EC) and Horse Council British Columbia (HCBC) Dressage Judges and dressage enthusiasts: EC will be hosting a Dressage Judge Promotion Clinic during the Canadian Cup Dressage Festival, taking place July 29-31, 2016 in Maple Ridge, BC. Leading the clinic will be FEI 5* Dressage Judge and FEI 4* Eventing Judge, Cara […]
Have you heard about the exciting line up of Officials Clinics being hosted at the 2016 EC Annual Convention, April 20-24 in Montreal, QC? Registration is closing soon, so don’t miss out – register today! The clinics are open, not only to current and aspiring EC officials, but to any and all members of the […]
The Equine Canada (EC) Nominating Committee is pleased to announce the six (6) new Directors who have been elected to the 2016 EC Board. Per Bylaw 4.2 a) there were six (6) Director positions to be filled by election in 2016: • Four (4) positions will be for a three-year term ending in 2019. • […]
Equine Canada is thrilled to announce an exciting line-up of top quality educational and development opportunities for equestrians, taking place at the 2016 EC Annual Convention in Montreal, QC from April 20-24. The 2016 EC Annual Convention will host a wide range of coaching workshops and officials clinics, open not only to current and aspiring […]
The health and welfare of horses and ponies at Equine Canada (EC) competitions is of utmost importance.All EC rule books are amended on an annual basis,
It is the right of every member of Equine Canada (EC) to propose amendments to the rules, subject to the current policies, procedures and schedules. Earlier this year EC members were invited to submit suggestions for 2016 rule changes. These were reviewed by the respective rules committees. The 2016 Rule Change Proposals (RCPs) are now […]
Equine Canada (EC) is pleased to announce Jessica Dilliott has been selected as the successful candidate for the new position of EC Performance Analyst, effective August 10, 2015. Dilliott is an exciting addition to the EC team, bringing a wealth of education, knowledge, and experience in the areas of exercise science fitness and equestrian performance […]
Recognizing the importance of understanding concussions, Equine Canada’s National Coaching Committee has amended the list of basic coaching pre-requisites to include the free National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Making Head Way in Sport concussion module, effective June 1, 2015. All existing certified instructors and coaches will have to complete this free module by December 31st, […]
Equine Canada (EC) would like to advise all stakeholders that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is seeking input on a proposed strategy for future Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) control in Canada. The deadline for comments is June 1st. Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA, Swamp Fever) is a persistent and incurable viral disease of equines (i.e. […]
Equine Canada’s Recreation Division and provincial partners are thrilled to announce an exciting development for Horse Day 2015, taking place June 6, 2015. Youth ages 3-16 are invited to enter the Horse Day 2015 National Drawing Contest for the chance to win a pair of tickets to a sold-out equestrian event at the TORONTO 2015 […]
