By Rhiannon King

2024 HORSE COUNCIL BC MEMBERSHIPS

Available now, all 2024 HCBC Memberships will be available for purchase! 

2024 HCBC MEMBERSHIP RATES:

• 2024 Adult Membership: $67.00 + tax = $70.35/member (19 or over as of January 1, 2024)
• 2024 Youth Associate: $49.00 + tax = $51.45/member (18 or under as of January 1, 2024)
• 2024 Family Enrollment: $158.00 + tax = $165.90/family*

*Family Enrollment: Minimum of three people defined as parent(s) or legal guardian(s) and their minor children residing at the same address. Maximum two seniors per family. Each member will receive their own number and card.

New for 2024

HCBC is going green! All HCBC Membership cards will be sent digitally. Printed cards will be available for purchase for $5.60 each — just check the box to indicate that you would like to receive the printed version.

MARCH MADNESS RECAP 

This past month, HCBC hosted our annual March Madness Educational Webinar Series. Several different speakers were invited to host webinars every Monday night for the month of March. A free event that is open to all HCBC members, the series saw great success this year with many people attending each week. Our speakers included: 

• Dr. Clair Thunes — Vitamins Found in Forage and Not Found in Forage;
• Dr. Julia Montgomery — Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome;
• B. Grace Goderre — Equine Heart Health for Horse Owners;
• Dr. Jane Westendorf — Lumps, Bumps, Scratches, and Scabs: Skin Issues in Horses. 

Thank you to all our speakers and to everyone who attended. 

HCBC ANNUAL AWARDS WINNERS ANNOUNCED 

After much deliberation over the many fantastic candidates, we officially announced our winners of the HCBC Annual Awards! The award categories for this year were: Coach of the Year, Bob James Volunteer of the Year, and Sherman Olson Lifetime Achievement Award. The winners of each award are as follows: 

• Coach of the Year — Lisa Schultz 
• Bob James Volunteer of the Year — Michelle Brittain 
• Sherman Olson Lifetime Achievement Award — Diane Spencer 

Congratulations to the three winners and thank you from all of us at Horse Council BC for your contributions to the equestrian community. Stay tuned for this Fall when nominations for the 2025 HCBC Annual Awards will open. 

SAVE THE DATE EQUUS FILM FEST 

For 2024, Horse Council BC will be hosting the EQUUS Film Fest October 26. Mark the date in your calendars and be sure to stay tuned for more details coming soon!