The Equine Care Program is the first national animal care program for horses in Canada. Animal care programs provide a level of assurance that animals are being cared for in a manner that ensures good health and welfare. Animal care programs currently exist for other species in Canada, but not for horses. Therefore, EC has sought to fill this gap by creating a program that will help facilities showcase their management practices and make practical improvements where needed.
The Equine Care Program is designed for facilities that offer services such as boarding, breeding, training, raising, and maintaining the health and welfare of horses. This program is for all facilities, both new and well established, and of all sizes. This program was created with an intimate understanding of the breadth and diversity of housing and management systems within the Canadian equine industry.
The Equine Care Program will officially launch in Spring 2024. Stay tuned!