Ottawa, Ontario — Equine Canada’s Recreation Division and the Provincial Equestrian Federations are delighted to announce that the dates for Horse Week 2007 have been set.

 

“I am happy to announce the date for the sixth annual Horse Week is June 2-10,” stated Jack De Wit, Chair of the Horse Week 2007 Committee, and Equine Canada board member. “After the phenomenal success of Horse Week 2006, I challenge equine enthusiast from all disciplines to top last year’s performance. Let’s show everyone Canadians are in love with the horse.”

 

Held annually to promote and celebrate Canada’s thriving horse industry, Horse Week appeals to both horse enthusiasts and the public alike. Featuring a wide range of activities held across the country, including trail rides, equine showcases, charity events, RCMP musical rides and competitions of all kinds, Horse Week has been growing steadily since its inception in 2002.  For Horse Week 2006, hundreds of school children were treated to live demonstrations, classroom presentations and creative arts classes, as teachers in a number of Canadian cities incorporated Horse Week into their lesson plans.

 

Horse lovers of all kinds, from competitors and recreational riders, to teachers and breeders are invited to participate in Horse Week 2007 by creating, organizing and registering their own Horse Week event, or by keeping their eye on Equine Canada’s website, www.equinecanada.ca for a list of registered events in their area. Be sure to bring a camera along to the events, and snap pictures for the Horse Week 2007 Photo Gallery!

 

The Horse Week Committee encourages horse lovers 17 years of age and under to enter the Horse Week 2007 ‘Kids Contest’ for the chance to win great prizes. With three different age groups, and four different categories to choose from, participants are encouraged to get together and let their creative sides shine! Featuring the categories of Poems, Essays, Artwork and Miscellaneous (which can include anything from illustrated stories to sculptures), this is the chance to create something special around the theme of ‘A Horse of Course’.

 

If you would like to have your company marketed nationally as an Official Sponsor of 2007 Horse Week, please contact Equine Canada Marketing Coordinator, Cheryl Tataryn at 613-248-3433 x 111 or ctataryn@equinecanada.ca

 

Watch www.equinecanada.ca for more Horse Week information and updates.

 

 

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