By Jocelyn Adams

2022 HCBC Memberships Now Available!

We want to let you know that the transfer of data to our new database WISEBOX is complete and 2022 memberships are available. Be sure to refresh your browser from our website to get the correct site. The easiest way is to be on the page and press the F5 button on your keyboard. Or visit https://hcbc.online. 

You can log in using your Horse Council BC membership number, which is unique to you. The database will accept other usernames such as your name or email address.

During the transfer some numbers were absorbed into the WISEBOX system, therefore, your number may have changed. We ask members to check that they are using the correct number issued to them for shows, etc.

If you are having problems accessing your number, you can email the office at membership@hcbc.ca with your details and we will send you a card confirmation. We are also merging duplicate records during this time. Our office staff will be happy to help you renew over the phone. Membership renewal forms will go out as usual at the end of October and can be mailed back with a cheque or money draft.

Auto-renewal is not available at this time, but we hope to have it available for 2023. HorseReg sent out emails informing people their renewal was cancelled.

Members will be able to purchase Dressage BC and/or Equestrian Vaulting Association of BC along with HCBC memberships from the HCBC walkthrough. These options are below the HCBC membership option. Please select one if you require their membership and further down the walkthrough, the Organizations page will open to select the type of membership available.

Renew your membership today!

We thank all our members for their patience and understanding as we navigate back to Wisebox. The staff is always happy to hear from you.

2021 HCBC Awards Nominations

Nominations are open for the following categories:

• Coach of the Year
• Bob James Volunteer of the Year
• Sherman Olson Lifetime Achievement Award

Horse Council BC’s Annual Awards serve to honour outstanding achievement within BC’s equestrian community. These awards acknowledge those who have stood out from the crowd over the past year and made a positive impact on the community as a whole. Each award recipient was nominated by two or more other HCBC members. The nomination deadline is December 30th, 2021.

Nomination forms and more information can be found on the HCBC website.

Pony Tails Kids Club

What is Pony Tails? Pony Tails Kids Club is FREE and open to all kids. Join Pony Tails today! Alice the Pony will send you lots of horsey fun and help you learn about the awesome world of horses and ponies!

Join Pony Tails Club to receive:

• Official Pony Tails Kids Club members certificate
• Pony Tails Kids Club member card
• Pony Tails Kids Club Passport
• Pony Tails Passport
• Ribbons
• Buttons
• Colouring pages
• Fun games and activities
• Special discounts
• Invitations
• Cool Contests
• Information on horse events and programs in your area
• E-mails and blog from Alice the Pony

Alice the Pony has all sorts of fun information, games, and contests for you to take part in.

You do NOT have to be a Horse Council BC Member to join the Pony Tails Club, but we would love to have you join us one day.

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