Equine Canada is conducting a survey to gain a better understanding of the recreational riding community’s interest in educational and certification programs. The information gathered will help to streamline and prioritize EC programs, tailoring them to the needs of recreational riders. Click here to take the survey.

On October 16th, the Harper Government proclaimed 2015 as the Year of Sport in Canada. This is an historic and wonderful announcement that underscores and celebrates the key role that sport plays in Canada. “Equine Canada joins the Canadian sport community in applauding yesterday’s announcement proclaiming 2015 the Year of Sport in Canada, ” stated […]

Equine Canada has announced that Craig Andreas will no longer serve as Chief Operating Officer for the organization. In a brief statement they said, “Equine Canada is in the process of reshaping the national office to better serve our equine and equestrian partners and members. The Chief Operating Officer position has been restructured as part of the […]

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is working with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Equine Canada and partner organizations to develop a farm-level biosecurity standard that will help protect Canada’s equine industry from animal diseases. A national Equine Biosecurity Advisory Committee has been established to develop this voluntary standard which will provide a common approach […]

It is the right of every member of Equine Canada to propose amendments to the rules, subject to the current policies, procedures and schedules. Earlier this year Equine Canada members were invited to submit suggestions for 2015 rule changes. These were reviewed by the respective rules committees. The 2015 rule change proposals are now posted […]

Upon evaluation of the successful inaugural Trail Riding and Tourism Program pilot held in eastern Canada this summer, Equine Canada is temporarily postponing the second event to integrate insights gained by conducting the first pilot and will re-launch the program in western Canada shortly. We thank those who expressed their interest in the Alberta event […]

Equine Canada is pleased to be able to offer a new opportunity for stewards to upgrade or maintain their certification. The Fédération Équestre du Québec is hosting a French only National Steward Clinic in Shawiningan, QC on November 1, 2014, that is open to individuals interested in pursuing stewarding or who are working towards gaining […]

Fresh off the heels of the highly successful pilot launch delivered in Eastern Canada at the Broadleaf Guest Ranch, Equine Canada is thrilled to be able to announce another joint venture, this time in Canada’s west, with Holiday on Horseback who will host the next Trail riding and Tourism Certification program pilot evaluation. For 52 […]

Equine Canada is amending its Bylaws in compliance with the new Canada Not-For-Profit Corporations Act. These Bylaws will also serve to revitalize our organization, and help to shape the future of the Canadian equestrian community. Key features include: • Strengthening member rights through increased accountability and transparency; • Improving efficiencies; • Embracing new technologies. In […]

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. EC members are invited to submit suggestions for 2015 rule changes. The 2015 Rule Change Proposal (RCP) submission form is available on the EC Website (EC Rule Change Proposals). All […]