HORSE COUNCIL BRITISH COLUMBIA
2019 Core Funding and BC Equestrian Trails Fund Applications Are Now Open
Planning a project or event for 2019? Core Funding and the BC Equestrian Trails Fund are open for application.
Core funds are provincial funds targeted for events or projects that support sport growth and development. An approved event or project will be open to all qualified participants in your area, not just your club members. The event or project must support the goals of HCBC for developing sport within the province. Clubs are expected to charge participants reasonable registration fees. Money will be released only after a financial report, receipts and an event summary are received by HCBC.
The BC Equestrian Trails Fund was established to provide support for HCBC member clubs and affiliates who have researched and planned a specific project related to the construction and/or maintenance of an equestrian trail, trailhead, or horse camping site in British Columbia for public use. The fund for 2018 totaled more than $38,000, allocated by the Horse Council BC Board of Directors, and increased annually by individual and corporate contributions.
More information on Core Funds and Application Forms can be found by clicking here.
More information and Application Forms for the BC Equestrian Trails Fund can be found by clicking here.
Application Deadline is April 1, 2019.
2018 HCBC Award Winners
Congratulations to our 2018 HCBC Award Winners! We received many outstanding nominations this year, so thank you to all who nominated someone and congratulations to our winners.
2018 Coach of the Year – Sara Sellmer
2018 Junior Athlete of the Year – Rachel Currie
2018 Senior Athlete of the Year – Winona Hartvikson
2018 Bob James Volunteer of the Year – Margot Vilvang
2018 Horse Industry Professional of the Year – Severin Pederson
2018 Sherman Olson Lifetime Achievement Award – Rick Fillmore
SASKATCHEWAN HORSE FEDERATION
Two Equestrian Canada Judges Clinics to Be Held April 2019
The Saskatchewan Horse Federation will be holding Equestrian Canada (EC) General Performance/Western and Hunter/Hack/Equitation Judge Clinics in Saskatoon, April 5-7, 2019.
These clinics are open to all individuals in the general performance and western disciplines as well as hunter/hack/equitation disciplines – whether you wish to obtain or update your EC Judging Card(s) or Provincial Official certification. These clinics will also be of great value to any competitor, trainer, coach or parent interested in improving competition scores.
The General Performance Judge clinic will focus on judging and scoring reining patterns, hunter rounds, jumper rounds, western riding patterns, western horsemanship, showmanship, halter and trail horse classes.
The Hunter/Hack/Equitation Judge Clinic will focus on judging hunters, conformation, handy hunters, hunter derbies and classics, hunt seat equitation and medal classes, hack division, and learning how to mark your cards.
About the Clinician:
Tracy Dopko is an EC Senior General Performance, Western, Hunter, Hack, Hunt Seat Equitation, Breed Sport & Welsh Pony Judge, recorded Jumper Judge and an EC Senior Steward. She is also carded with USEF in hunter, hunter breeding, hunt seat equitation, western, Welsh, Connemara and Friesian. She has officiated throughout western Canada and the Yukon, as well as in many U.S. States such as New York, California, Virginia and Oklahoma. Tracy has a long history of showing in hunter/jumpers, dressage, western pleasure, trail, pleasure driving, English pleasure and breed halter classes and is an avid breeder of warmbloods, hunter ponies, and Welsh Cobs.
View Clinic Schedule and Registration Form
CHEVAL QUÉBEC
Don’t Miss Out on Three Cheval Québec Events in April
Cheval Québec will host three events on April 6 and 7, 2019, at Hôtel & Suites Le Dauphin in Drummondville, QC.
Fifth annual Soirée des Aramis – April 6, 5:30 p.m.
Excellence in Quebec’s equestrian world will be celebrated at the fifth annual Soirée des Aramis, when 24 winners from among 81 finalists will be awarded the Aramis Trophy in their respective categories, in recognition of their outstanding performance or involvement in 2018. Volunteers, associations, equestrian clubs, athletes, horses, breeders, stakeholders, and officials, both national and international, from all disciplines and sectors will be honoured.
This event is open to everyone and will feature a cocktail reception, followed by a three-course meal with an awards ceremony and dance. Admission is $60 per person ($27.50 for children aged 12 and under), tax included.
For more information and to book your seat, go to our website: http://cheval.quebec/Aramis-Accueil.
Annual General Meeting – April 6, 3 p.m.
After the sectoral committee elections, Cheval Québec invites its members to attend the Annual General Meeting (AGM). Admission is free, and the executive management and Board of Directors will present the 2018 annual report and financial statements as well as the composition of the sectoral committees, the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee for 2019.
NEW: Breeders’ Corner – April 7
Calling all horse breeders looking to learn more about the latest breeding techniques! Come and meet other breeders and exchange ideas at the first edition of Breeders’ Corner!
During the day-long event, you’ll attend four discussion workshops for professional breeders and five lectures by renowned experts on the following topics: Registering your herd with MAPAQ, a must; the latest challenges of the internal parasite control program; artificial insemination; nutrition of foals aged zero to three; and breeding stock selection criteria.
Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Admission:
$40 (Cheval Québec members)
$100 (Cheval Québec non-members)
To register, go to our website: http://cheval.quebec/Carrefour-des-eleveurs.
EQUINE ASSOCIATION OF YUKON
Upcoming Events
Equine Association of Yukon AGM
Date: Feb. 27
Time: 5 p.m.
Location: Sport Yukon
Masterson Method: Beyond Horse Massage Weekend Seminar-Workshop
Date: March 2-3
Location: Northern Tempo EC
Contact: Angela Lehwald, aritaequineworks@gmail.com
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