Equestrian Canada recognizes six breed sports. Discover your favorite here:
Dubbed the “Horse America Made”, the American Saddlebred stands out with its bold spirit and unique gaits, making it an exceptional choice for saddle seat disciplines.
Known as one of the most popular and versatile breeds, the Arabian horse dominates the disciplines of endurance and competitive trail with its loyalty, intelligence, and incredible stamina.
Hackney horses stand out with their impressive high-stepping gait, showcasing their versatility and excellence in carriage and combined driving events.
The Morgan horse is a sturdy, versatile, and powerful breed commonly used in harness competition. It is also being increasingly used in other disciplines such as dressage, show jumping, Western pleasure, and endurance.
Road Horses, also known as Roadsters, are Standardbred horses prized for their speed over the tanbark. They captivate audiences with their impressive speed and brilliance, as well as their distinctive show presence, attitude, and style.
Originally bred to be versatile all-purpose horses, Welsh ponies and cobs exhibit surprising strength and are known to excel in several disciplines, such as hunter/jumper, driving, and dressage.
Rules of Equestrian Canada 2024
The EC Breed Sports Committee is the committee of EC responsible for leading the strategy on programs and services for breed sports development in Canada.