COVID-19

$3 Million COVID-Relief for Ontario Equines

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January 15, 2021

First of its Kind to Try and Prevent Health & Welfare Crisis - Ontario Equestrian (OE) has announced information about funding being made available to Ontario equestrian facilities experiencing financial hardships affecting animal care.

Applications Reopened for Alberta Equine Partners for the Herd

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December 18, 2020

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Alberta Equestrian Federation, along with leading industry partners, launched “Alberta Equine Partners for the Herd,” a fundraising initiative earlier this year to support the equestrian community in Alberta during these difficult and uncertain times.

Fundraiser: Because Alberta Horses Matter

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August 11, 2020

Alberta Equine Partners for the Herd aims to raise $250,000 for Alberta Horses to help get through the winter. The COVID-19 pandemic is causing distressing financial effects on the equine industry in Alberta. The Alberta Equestrian Federation (AEF) and other equine industry partners have teamed up to create Alberta Equine Partners for the Herd to raise money to assist with basic equine care over the 2020 – 2021 winter months. The goal is to raise $250,000 to ensure the health, safety, welfare and care of equines in Alberta. This relief will ensure the long-term effects of the pandemic do not cause strain on care for Alberta’s herd.

Canadian Quarter Horse Association Launches Book Club

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July 28, 2020

CQHA launches a virtual Book Club featuring Canadian authors of equine and equine related fiction, and nonfiction.

Equestrian Canada COVID-19 Update and Reduction of Operational Hours

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June 17, 2020

Equestrian Canada (EC) would like to notify the community of operational changes undertaken in response to the financial impacts of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

#SAVECANADASHORSES and Secure COVID-19 Relief for the Canadian Equestrian Community

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June 15, 2020

Equestrian Canada (EC) is launching the #SaveCanadasHorses campaign to increase pressure on government for immediate coronavirus (COVID-19) relief programs for those equine businesses that need it most.

COVID-19 Pandemic Sidelines the Horse Industry

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June 9, 2020

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November 17, 2019 was a normal day in Canada. With the show season over, riders, coaches, trainers, and barn owners were settling in for some downtime over winter, and anticipating the upcoming holiday season. They had no idea that, half a world away, a 55-year-old resident in Hubei province, China, had fallen sick with a novel coronavirus.

Equestrian Canada Announces Return to Competition Guidelines for Sport Horses

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May 21, 2020

May 21, 2020 - Equestrian Canada (EC) is pleased to announce the launch of the Return to Competition Guidelines for the Sport Horse Following a Break in Training Due to COVID-19.

Horse Council BC News for May 2020

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May 20, 2020

COVID-19 Statement and Updates - We are all in this together. We understand that this is a difficult time for everyone, including HCBC members and the entire BC Equestrian Community.

Manitoba Horse Council News for May 2020

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May 20, 2020

Annual General Meeting Via Videoconference - The Annual General Meeting of any business or entity is the culmination of a year’s work, and given prominence in the annual calendar of business activity.