National Education Fund
The National Education Fund (NEF) is a $50,000 per year national education bursary program, available to the PTSOs to assist in delivering, hosting, or participating in EC clinics for officials or coaches. The NEF will support initiatives that increase nationwide access to education for EC curriculum programs designed to build skills and foster increased experience and opportunity for individuals progressing through the EC officials and coach pathways.
National Sport Development Fund
Participation in equestrian sport has declined over the past decade and there is a need to boost participation at the base, beginning at the provincial/territorial level. As part of a broader plan, the National Sport Development Fund (SDF) will offer support to PTSO’s in this area with an initial $41,923 available for grant allocations in 2023-24.
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National Emergency Response Fund
Environmental and biosecurity disasters are more frequently affecting the equestrian sport community, riding schools, and shows. To help prepare for future needs, the National Emergency Response (NER) Fund will provide supports for emergency response efforts and recovery because of environmental or biosecurity disasters affecting horses across the country.
The NER Fund has been established with $45,166.50 and will continue to grow annually.
In partnership, EC and its provincial and territorial partners are excited to launch these national grants to help support accountability, responsive services and provide increased value to the greater membership of equestrians in Canada.
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About Equestrian Canada
Equestrian Canada (EC) is the national governing body for equestrian sport and industry in Canada, with a mandate to represent, promote and advance all equine and equestrian interests. With over 15,000 sport licence holders, 11 provincial/territorial sport organization partners and 10+ national equine affiliate organizations, EC is a significant contributor to the social, physical, emotional, and economic wellbeing of the equestrian industry across Canada. EC thanks the Government of Canada for their financial support.
Canada’s Provincial and Territorial Sport Organizations (PTSOs) are located in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Yukon.
Horse Council British Columbia
Alberta Equestrian Federation
Saskatchewan Horse Federation
Manitoba Horse Council
Ontario Equestrian
Cheval Québec
New Brunswick Equestrian Association
Prince Edward Island Horse Council
Nova Scotia Equestrian Federation
Newfoundland and Labrador Equestrian Association
Equine Association of Yukon