Are you planning to host an event for Horse Day, coming up on June 3, 2017? If so, be sure to register your event by May 31, 2017 to receive an official Horse Day package full of fun giveaways for your attendees, as well as materials to help promote your event within your community.
Across the country, events and celebrations will take place on June 3 to allow Canadians of all ages and experience levels to honour, discover and explore the equestrian world. This year’s Horse Day will be a special year for the celebration of the horse, as 2017 also marks Canada’s 150th anniversary, as well as the 250th anniversary of horse racing in Canada.
Horse Day events registered by May 31, 2017 will receive the following items, free of charge:
- Official Horse Day car decal stickers, temporary tattoos and posters outlining the benefits of equestrian participation to distribute to attendees of your event. (See examples in graphic below)
- A full package of information and resources, including media advisory templates, and a fill-in-the-blank Horse Day event poster to help you promote and advertise your event within your community.
Don’t miss the opportunity to celebrate the ninth anniversary of Horse Day, created to raise public awareness and promote the beloved horse. Bring the joy of Horse Day to your community by registering your Horse Day 2017 event today!
Plus, there are many other ways to jump in and get involved in Horse Day 2017:
Find a Horse Day 2017 event near you here.
Encourage youth between the ages of 3 and 16 to enter the Horse Day 2017 National Drawing Contest for the chance to win exciting prizes! Learn more about the drawing contest here.
And be sure to capture your Horse Day fun on camera for the chance to win great prizes. To enter the Horse Day Photo Contest, simply upload your Horse Day photos to Facebook, Twitter or Instagram on June 3, 2017 using the hashtag #HorseDayPhotoContest. Two winners per province/territory will be selected to receive an exclusive, Canadian Equestrian Team polo shirt!
For more information on Horse Day 2017, visit www.equestrian.ca/events-results/horseday or contact Julie Cull, EC Program Manager, Participation and Equine Development by email at jcull@equestrian.ca or by phone at 1-866-282-8395 x 120.
To learn more about specific Horse Day initiatives in your local area, contact your Provincial or Territorial Sport Organization (PTSO).
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