bc's equine lifestyles - fall/winter 2015

The Official Member Magazine of Horse Council BC

Fall/Winter 2015www.hcbc.ca

BC’s

Equine Lifestyle

HCBC LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDBOB GRIMSHAW

DATES SET FOR THE 2016 ZONE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS

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In This Issue

Changes to the HCBC Zones2016 Zone AGM Dates2014 Sherman Olson Lifetime Achievement Award - Bob Grimshaw2015 HCBC Awards - Nominate Someone!2015 HCBC Scholarship RecipientsHorse Day 2015 At The PNE!High School Credits ProgramThank You To Our Partners

Dressage BC - Not Your Average OrganizationRiding To Hounds With The Fraser Valley Hunt Club

ISES Conference ReviewBoarding Facilities - Making the Right Choice!

NCCP Transfer of Qualifications

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4 | Equine Lifestyles Fall/Winter 2015

Photo: HCBC President Liz Saunders and Penny

Welcome equine enthusiasts to the 2015 Fall/Winter edition of BC’s “Equine Lifestyle.” This is a publication for everyone (HCBC member or non-member) with an interest in things equine and is intended to provide information on the large variety of services, programs and events offered by Horse Council BC as well as articles on issues and items of general interest. What an amazing animal that so many of us enjoy! There are the kids who dream of horses, occasional riders, owners, those that have a business involving horses, occasional competitors, high performance competitors, recreational riders/drivers, those who discover the therapeutic magic of a horse, those who practice natural horsemanship, and everyone that is directly or indirectly involved with horses, the list goes on… a common bond. I find myself continually returning to the quote, “There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man”. This often pops into my mind as I am greeted by soft nickers of “feed me please” each morning or the louder demand of “hurry up, I’m hungry”.

While I have my daily routine around the stables at home, as President of Horse Council BC I have spent considerable time travelling. In March I travelled to Ottawa where I attended my first Equine Canada Convention as BC’s Provincial Representative. I also represent the recreational interests for all the Provinces and Territories. I made another trip to Ottawa for meetings in June and then helped out at the very successful BC Heritage Championships at Maple Ridge Equestrian Centre in July.

As President, I have really come to appreciate the work done by our Horse Council staff. They have their fingers on the pulse of things going on both at the Provincial and the National level. Their expert knowledge means they sit on various committees at both levels and besides their regular daily workloads they also organize and run several major events including Horse Day at the PNE and the Heritage Championships. To the HCBC Staff - Thank you all for your dedication! I find it hard to believe that we are now headed into Fall. I’m sure many of us are grateful for the recent life renewing rains. The grass has gone from brown to green, the horses seem to be more relaxed and the wildfire hazard has at last been reduced. It has been a long, hot, dry summer and while it has been enjoyable it has also had its downfalls. For many it has been a difficult and stress filled period. Wildfires have been part of many lives this summer. For some people things happened so quickly that there was no time to prepare for evacuation of personal property or to move animals, just open gates, hope for the best, and flee quickly; for others there has been the stress of possible evacuation at any time (living under the stress of immediate evacuation for a period of two weeks takes its toll mentally and physically). Then there has been the acrid smoke which affected so many communities, some of which were far away from immediate threat. Yes, the smoke affected humans but also the horses and other animals. Our condolences go out to those that have lost everything in the fires. The one positive side to the fire situation has been the way communities have pulled together to help in a time of stress and need.

The other result of the prolonged hot weather is the lack of hay and the resulting increase in the price of hay. This is a problem all across southern BC and Alberta with farmers/ranchers reporting a 30% drop in hay production. I hope you have been able to obtain the feed that you require. Here’s hoping for more modified weather patterns next year.

As always, this is your organization so please contact us by e-mail or phone with any feedback, requests, comments etc.

Liz SaundersHCBC President

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HCBC Club & AffiliateDirectory

HCBC AFFILIATESBC 4-H Provincial Council - www.bc4h.bc.ca

Back Country Horsemen Society of BCwww.bchorsemen.org

Alberni Valley Back Country [email protected] Aldergrove Back Country [email protected] East Kootenay Back Country [email protected] Kamloops Back Country [email protected] Kootenay Boundary Back Country [email protected] Merritt Back Country [email protected] North Cariboo Back Country [email protected] North Fraser Therapeutic Riding [email protected] North Okanagan Back Country [email protected] North Thompson Back Country [email protected] North West Back Country [email protected] Okanagan Back Country [email protected] Powell River Back Country [email protected] Robson Valley Back Country [email protected] Shuswap Back Country [email protected] Skeena Stikine Back Country [email protected] South Cariboo Back Country [email protected] Island Central Back Country [email protected] Vancouver Island North Back Country [email protected] Vancouver Island South Back Country [email protected] Forks Back Country [email protected] Yarrow Back Country [email protected]

BC Hunter Jumper Association - www.bchja.com

BC Carriage Driving Society - www.bccarriagedriving.comBC Carriage Driving Fraser Valley [email protected] BC Carriage Driving Vancouver [email protected] Cariboo Country Carriage [email protected]

BC Quarter Horse Association - www.bcqha.comLower Mainland Quarter Horse [email protected] Northern BC Quarter Horse [email protected] Island Quarter Horse [email protected]

BC Therapeutic Riding Association - www.vcn.bc.ca/bctra/Cariboo Hoofbeats Assisted Activity Program (Chaaps)www.chaaps.caComox Valley Therapeutic Riding [email protected] Cowichan Therapeutic Riding Associationwww.ctra.netCreston & District Society For Commmunity Living Therapuetic - [email protected] Freedom Reins Equine [email protected] Golden Maples [email protected] Nick Memorial Therapeutic Riding [email protected] North Okanagan Therapeutic Riding [email protected] Pacific Riding for Developing Abilities (PRDA) Langley & Chilliwack - www.prda.caPony Pals Therapeutic Riding Associationwww.ponypalsstables.com/therapeutic-ridingValley Therapeutic Equestrian Associationwww.vtea.ca

BC Welsh Pony And Cob Associationwww.bcwelshponyandcob.com

Bulkley Valley Welsh Pony and [email protected] Cariboo Welsh Pony and [email protected] North Okanagan Welsh Pony and Cobwww.bcimhc.com


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Canadian Pony Club BC Divisionwww.canadianponyclub.org

BC Island Comox Valley Pony [email protected] BC Islands Campbell River Pony [email protected] BC Islands Cowichan Valley Pony [email protected] Islands Metchosin Pony [email protected] BC Islands P’s & Q’s Pony [email protected] BC Islands Salt Spring Island Pony [email protected] BCIN Armstrong Pony [email protected] BCIN Kelowna Pony [email protected] BCIN Lakes District Pony [email protected] BCIN North Thompson Pony [email protected] BCIN Omineca Pony [email protected] BCIN Penticton Pony [email protected] BCIN Quesnel Pony [email protected] BCIN Sage & Sands Pony [email protected] BCIN Shuswap Pony [email protected] BCIN South Thompson Pony [email protected] BCIN Spruceridge Pony [email protected] BCIN Summerland Pony [email protected] BCIN Terrace Pony [email protected] BCIN Thompson Valley Pony [email protected] BCIN Vernon & District Pony [email protected] BCIN West Kootenay Pony [email protected] BCLM Alouette Pony [email protected] BCLM Boundary Bay Pony [email protected] BCLM Burnaby Lake Pony [email protected] BCLM Campbell Valley Pony [email protected] BCLM East Maple Ridge Pony [email protected] BCLM Glen Valley Pony [email protected]

BCLM Hazelmere Pony [email protected] BCLM Langley Pony [email protected] BCLM Mission Hills Pony [email protected] BCLM Mount Cheam Pony [email protected] BCLM Richmond Pony [email protected] BCLM Vancouver Pony [email protected]

Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society (BC Division)www.cthsbc.org

Dressage BC - www.dressagebc.com

Endurance Riders Association of BC - www.erabc.com

Equestrian Vaulting Association of BCwww.vaultcanada.org/EVABC

Airborn Vaulterswww.allinclusivehorsemanship.comCheam Vaulters/Freedom Acrobaticswww.freedomacrobatics.comFusion [email protected] Kelowna [email protected] Koot-Neigh Vaulterswww.kootneigh.comManestream Vaulterswww.manestreamvaulters.comMt. Arrowsmith [email protected] NorthLight Vaulterswww.letsvault.comTriple M [email protected]

Harness Racing BC Society - www.harnessracingbc.com

Horse Trials BC - www.horsetrialsbc.com

Western Canadian Farriers Association - www.wcfa.ca

Western Canadian Reining Association - www.wcra.infoFraser Valley Reiningwww.fvrca.caPeninsula Reiningpeninsulareiningclub.ca/Peninsula_Reining_Club/Welcome.htmlThompson River Reinerswww.wcra.info/Thompson River Reiners.htmWilliams Lake [email protected]

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HCBC CLUBS100 Mile & District Outriders Clubwww.100mileoutriders.com

100 Mile Agriplex [email protected]

AAgriplex Riders Club

Alex Fraser Park Societywww.alexfraserpark.com

All Arabians Horse Association Of BCwww.aahabc.com

American Saddlebred Horse Association Of BC

Armstrong Enderby Riding Clubarmstrongenderbyridingclub.org

Arrow Lakes Saddle [email protected]

BBaker Creek Gymkhana [email protected]

Barnhartvale Horse & Hiker Trail Preservation [email protected]

Barriere & District Riding Clubwww.barrieredistrictridingclub.com

BBQ Ranchers Community [email protected]

BC Competitive Trail Riders Associationwww.bcctra.ca

BC Cutting Horse Associationwww.bccha.ca

BC Draft Under Saddle Clubbcdraftundersaddleclub.com

BC Interior Arabian Horse Associationwww.bciaha.com

BC Interior Hunter Jumper [email protected]

BC Ranch Cutting Horse Associationwww.bcrcha.com

BC Sporthorse-Sportpony Breeders Groupwww.bcsporthorses.com

BC Standardbred Horse Adoption [email protected] BC Team Cattle Penning Associationwww.bctcpa.com

BC Team Roping Associationwww.ropebc.org

BC Young Riders Dressage Programwww.bcyoungriders.com

Bit-A-Bling Grand Entrywww.bitabling.com

Borsos Torzs Horse Archery Clubwww.horsebackarchery.ca

Bouchie Lake Gymkhana Club [email protected]

Boundary Horse [email protected]

Bowen Island Horse Owners And Riders Associationwww.bihora.org

British Columbia Interior Morgan Horse Clubwww.bcimhc.com

British Columbia Miniature Horse Clubminiaturehorsesbc.com

Burnaby Horsemen’s Associationwww.burnabyhorsemensassociation.ca

CCadora British Columbia Associationwww.cadorabc.com

Campbell River Trail Riders [email protected]

Campbell Valley Equestrian Societywww.cves.ca

Canadian Horse Heritage & Preservation [email protected]

Canadian Warmblood Horse Breeders Association BCwww.canadianwarmbloods.com

Cariboo Draft Horse & Driving Club

Cedar Horse [email protected]

Central BC Team Cattle Penning [email protected]

Chetwynd Gymkhana [email protected]

Chilliwack Riding Clubwww.chilliwackridingclub.com

Country [email protected]


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Courtenay Cadorawww.courtenaycadora.com

Cowboy Mounted Shooters Association of [email protected]

Cowichan District Riding Clubwww.showpen.com/cdrc

Creston Valley Horse Associationwww.crestonvalleyhorseassociation.org

Creston Valley Team [email protected]

DDawson Creek & District Stables & Arena [email protected]

Dawson Creek Horse Clubwww.dchorseclub.org

Delta Riding [email protected]

Denman/Hornby Island Equines [email protected]

Desert Park Exhibition Societywww.desertparkbc.com

Doe River Gymkhana [email protected]

Dusty Trail Riders Clubwww.dustytailriders.ca

EElk-Beaver Lake Equestrian [email protected]

FFirst Lower Mainland Donkey and Mule Clubfirstmainlanddonkeyandmuleclubwebs.com

Foothills Team Roping [email protected]

Fraser Lake Saddle Club

Fraser Valley Equestrian Societywww.fraservalleyequestrians.com

Fraser Valley Hunt Societywww.fraservalleyhunt.com

GGarden City Horsemen’s Clubwww.gchc.info

Garnett Valley [email protected]

Git Along Horse Clubwww.gitalonghorseclub.com

Git Er Done Gymkhana [email protected]

HHaney Horsemen Associationwww.haneyhorsemen.ca

Highlands Horse [email protected]

Hope for Horseswww.islandequineaffair.ca

Horse Association Of Central [email protected]

Horse Protection Society of BCwww.horseprotectionsocietyofbc.com

IInland Draft & Teamsters [email protected]

Interior Cutting Horse Associationwww.ichacutting.com

Island 22 Equestrian Park [email protected]

Island Barrel Racingislandbarrelracing.web.com

KKelowna Gymkhana Clubwww.kelownagymkhana.com

Kelowna Riding [email protected]

Kersley Horse [email protected]

LLakes Community Horse [email protected]

Lakes District Cattle Penning [email protected]

Langley Horse and Farm Federationwww.langleyhorsefederation.ca

Langley Riders [email protected]

Lower Island Equestrian Clubwww.liec.ca

Lower Mainland Ranch Sorting Associationwww.lowermainlandranchsorting.com

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Luxton Equestrian [email protected]

MMaverick Riding [email protected]

Metchosin Equestrian [email protected]

Mid Island Cadorawww.midislandcadora.com

Mile Zero Roping [email protected]

Mission Horse Clubwww.missionhorseclub.com

NNanaimo Equestrian Associationwww.nanaimoequestrians.com

Nazko Rodeo Club

NCBC [email protected]

Nelson & District Riding Clubwww.nelsonridingclub.com

New Stride Thoroughbred Adoption Societywww.newstride.com

Nicola Valley Riding [email protected]

North Cariboo Draft Horse and Mule [email protected]

North Cariboo Gymkhana [email protected]

North Fraser Therapeutic Riding [email protected]

North Peace Light Horse [email protected]

North Peace Ride For The [email protected]

North Vancouver Island Horse Associationwww.nviha.ca

Northern Horse And Mule Harness [email protected]

Northern Saddle Clubwww.northernsaddleclub.com

OOceanside Hunter Jumpers Associationwww.oceansidehunterjumpers.com

Okanagan Miniature Horse [email protected]

Okanagan Polo [email protected]

Old Friends Canada Societyoldfriendscanada.org

PPacific Coast Team Penners [email protected]

Panorama Ridge Riding Clubwww.prrc.org

Pass Creek Regional Exhibition Societywww.passcreekfair.com

Peace Country Horse & Rider Associationwww.pchra.net

Peace River Cutting Horse Associationwww.northernhorse.com/prcha

Peachland Riding Clubwww.peachlandridingclub.com

Pemberton Valley Trails [email protected]

Pinantan Equestrian [email protected]

Pine Tree Riding Clubwww.pinetreeridingclub.com

Pineridge Roping [email protected]

Pipsqueak Paddocks Miniature Horse Haven Societywww.pipsqueakpaddocks.com

Pleasant Valley Horse [email protected]

Powell River Therapeutic Riding [email protected]

Powell River Trail Riders [email protected]

Prince George Horse Societywww.pghorsesociety.com

Prince George Rodeo Associationwww.pgra-bc.com

Prince George Therapeutic [email protected]

QQuesnel & District Riding [email protected]


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Quesnel Barrel Racers [email protected]

RReinforest [email protected]

Richmond Therapeutic Riding [email protected]

Rising Stars Youth [email protected]

SSalmon Valley Gymkhana Club

Selkirk Saddle Clubwww.selkirksaddleclub.ca

Silver Spur Riding Clubwww.silverspurridingclub.org

Slocan Valley Outriders [email protected]

Smithers Rodeo [email protected]

Smokey River Team Roping [email protected]

Sointula Horse [email protected]

Sooke Saddle [email protected]

Southern Interior Dressage [email protected]

Southlands Riding Clubwww.southlandsridingclub.com

Southlands Therapeutic Riding [email protected]

Squamish Valley Equestrian Associationwww.svea.com

Strathcona Therapeutic Horsemanship [email protected]

Sunnyside Saddle Clubwww.sunnysidesaddleclub.com

Sunshine Bay Riding [email protected]

Sunshine Coast Equestrian [email protected]

TTabor Mountain Recreation Societywww.tabormountainrecreation.ca

Telegraph Trail Saddle [email protected]

The Great Cariboo Ride Societywww.greatcaribooride.com

Three In One Open Breed Show [email protected]

Timberline Riders Gymkhana Clubtimberlineriders.org

Tiny Tales Pony Rescue Societywww.ponyrescue.org

Totem Saddle Clubwww.totemsaddleclub.com

Trail Horsemen’s [email protected]

Tweedsmuir Cavaliers Saddle Clubtcsaddleclub.webs.com

VValley Riders - Sparwood Societywww.valleyriders.webstarts.com

Vancouver Island Appaloosa Horse Clubwww.viaphc.webs.com

Vancouver Island Arabian Horse Associationwww.viarabianhorse.com

Vancouver Island Hunter Jumper Associationwww.vihja.ca

Vernon District Riding [email protected]

Victoria Polo Clubwww.victoriapolo.com

Victoria Saanich Cadorawww.vscadora.com

Vintage Riders Equestrian Clubwww.vintage-equestrian.ca

WWells Gray Riders [email protected]

West Coast Thunder Drill Teamwww.westcoastthunderdrill.com

Wild West [email protected]

Willoughby Saddle [email protected]

ZZajac Ranch For Childrenwww.zajacranch.com

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NEWS

Changes To TheHCBC Zones

2016 ZoneAGM Dates

There have been changes to zones 3, 4, and 5! Starting in the 2016 membership year. This is keeping in line with what the BC Games Society enacted earlier in 2015. Here is a brief summary of the changes:

Moved from Zone 3 to Zone 4

• Anmore• Belcarra• Cloverdale• Coquitlam• Crescent Beach• Port Coquitlam• Port Moody

• South Surrey• Surrey• White Rock

Moved from Zone 4 to Zone 5

• Delta• Ladner• North Delta• Richmond• Steveston• Tsawwassen

Go online to www.hcbc.ca to check out the new zone map!

ZONE 1 KOOTENAYS Due To Elect Position: East Kootenay - Arlene RidgeTime: 10:00 Pacific Time / 11:00 Mountain TimeDate: Sunday, February 7, 2016Location: Teleconference - Phone numbers to come later

ZONE 2 THOMPSON OKANAGAN Due To Elect Position: Carolyn FarrisTime: 1:00 PMDate: Sunday, February 21, 2016Location: Kelowna Riding Club - Clubhouse Gordon Road, Kelowna, BC

ZONE 3 FRASER VALLEY Due To Elect Position: Alicia HarperTime: 7:00 PMDate: Tuesday, January 19, 2015Location: Teleconference - Phone numbers to come later

ZONE 4 FRASER RIVERDue To Elect Position: Both. 1 year term and 2 year term.Time: 7:00PMDate: Monday, January 25th, 2016Location: Teleconference - Phone numbers to come later

ZONE 5 VANCOUVER - SQUAMISH Due To Elect Position: Allison WarrenDate: Sunday, January 24, 2016Time: 7:00 PMLocation: Teleconference - Phone numbers to come later

ZONE 6 VANCOUVER ISLAND - CENTRAL COAST Due To Elect Position: Dorothy KirbyTime: 1:00 PMDate: Sunday February 28, 2016Location: Cowichan Exhibition ParkContact: Susan Harrison 250 701-1350 [email protected]

ZONE 7 NORTH WEST Due To Elect Position: Leslie FlintTime: 7:00 PMDate: Wednesday, February 3, 2016Location: Alpenhorn Bistro, 1261 Main Street, Smithers, BC

ZONE 8 CARIBOO - NORTH EAST Due To Elect Position: Steven DubasTime: 1:00 PMDate: Sunday, January 24, 2016Location: Civic Centre - Prince George, 808 Civic PlazaTeleconference - Phone numbers to come later


NEWS

Horse Council BC Board Member Carolyn Farris presented the HCBC 2014 Sherman Olson Lifetime Achievement Award to local horseman, Bob Grimshaw at a special dinner celebration arranged by Anna Green and Janet and Buck Critch in Armstrong on July 18th.

Horse Council BC’s Sherman Olson Lifetime Achievement Award was established and first presented in 1981 to honour individuals who have made exceptional contributions to BC’s equestrian community. These contributions, whether they have been through education, mentoring or leadership, have made a lasting footprint demonstrating a lifetime of commitment and dedication to the on-going progression of the equine industry. Each recipient of this prestigious award is a BC resident having achieved prominence through commitment and hard work, in turn positively impacting BC’s equine industry and inspiring others. This award is only awarded when warranted and is not necessarily awarded every year. The Lifetime Achievement Award is considered the premier award of Horse Council BC.

Bob Grimshaw received the 2014 Sherman Olson Lifetime Achievement Award for not only being on the ground floor of the development of the Quarter Horse industry in British Columbia and Alberta with more than 40 years of hard work and dedication, but for a series of accomplishments while mentoring riders and raising the level of competition. He has impacted the horse industry both locally, provincially, nationally, as well as internationally.

Bob Grimshaw has a lifetime of involvement with the horse industry. Born in Victoria, BC, Bob was active in the local horse clubs and competed throughout Vancouver Island. His quest for knowledge soon saw him travelling and showing throughout the Northwest, working and learning from the area’s top reinsmen and cutters.

Bob was a founding member of the BC Quarter Horse Association and by 1965, turned to horse training as a profession. The Grimshaw’s were heavily involved in many prestigious events, including the World and Police Fire Games, World Equestrian Games in Jerez, Spain, USET Festival of Champions in Gladstone, New Jersey and made many successful trips to Oklahoma City and the AQHA World Championship Show.

Apart from the overseas adventures, Bob added many National and International titles to his credit, including training 13 AQHA Champions, AQHA World Show Top Ten placing’s in Halter, Western Riding, Working Cow Horse and Trail. He was APHA World Champion Working Cow Horse, APHA Reserve World Champion Reining Horse, and the High Point Working Cowhorse of the Nation in 1979, 1980, 1981, Canadian National Championships in Halter, Cutting, Working Cowhorse, and Western Riding. He was two time winner of the Calgary International $10,000 Hackamore Working Cowhorse Championship on two different horses, Canadian Reined Cowhorse Association Snaffle Bit Futurity Champion, Canadian Reined Cowhorse Association Open Bridle Champion with multiple futurity champions in Halter, Western Pleasure, Reining, and Cowhorse. In addition, Bob acted on the screening committee for the American Quarter Horse Association.

There is no better way to begin to reflect on the life and long equestrian career of Bob Grimshaw than by talking about his life as it is today. Now approaching 80, the man who has had so much involvement and influence on the Quarter Horse world is still riding horses, although he seems to have a growing fondness for warm climates and the herd now stand at two steady horses. He continues to guide and influence yet another generation of riders.

Bob will also always be happy to sit you down and tell a tale of how it was and the fun that was had. He was one of the originals on the AQHA circuit on Vancouver Island

taking his family on the road from show to show with their youth riders. He was there when HYPP was yet a mystery. Their training barn stood some of the most influential stallions and he rode some of the best horses around. He has seen how horses have changed, witnessed trends and participated in the trial and error of developing horsemanship.

2014 Sherman OlsonLifetime Achievement Award

Athlete of the Year-Senior

Awarded to an adult member of HCBC who has shown

outstanding athletic performance in a

recognized equestrian

discipline as part of a team or as an

individual at either the provincial, national and/or

international level(s) during the year.

Athlete of the Year-Junior

Awarded to a Junior member of HCBC who has shown

outstanding athletic performance in a

recognized equestrian

discipline as part of a team or as an

individual at either the provincial, national and/or

international level(s) during the year.

Horse Industry Professional

Presented to a professional

individual or equine business that has

provided over-and-above

service or products to BC's equine

community on a one-on-one basis or

overall.

Coach

Awarded to an individual who has

demonstrated outstanding

professionalism, leadership, and

mentoring skills in a coaching role overseeing a

team(s) or individual(s) at any

level in any recognized

equestrian discipline during the year.

Bob James Volunteer

Presented to an individual within

BC’s equine community who has

demonstrated outstanding

dedication and commitment to their community and/or equestrian sport in

any recognized discipline.

HorseCompetitive

&Non-Competitive

Awarded to a born in BC horse that has achieved a high

level of success in any sanctioned competition in a

recognized discipline and also

to any horse used in any form of

non-competitive activity (i.e. trail

horse, therapeutic, school horse, etc).

DOES SOMEONE YOU KNOW DESERVE SPECIAL RECOGNITION?Nominations are being sought for the following prestigious awards.

www.hcbc.caVisit the HCBC website for further creiteria for each award listed above.

2015 HCBC AWARDS

WE ARE ALSO LOOKING FOR NOMINATIONS FOR THE SHERMAN OLSON LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD!

The HCBC Scholarship program awards five $1000 scholarships to current HCBC members in good standing each year. The students that apply live all around the province, are BC graduates from grade 12 and are entering into accredited Colleges or University Study programs.

Each year we receive more and more applications to the scholarship program, making the decision to choose only 5 all the more difficult for the Education Committee. Successful

applicants must have a minimum B average on their high school transcripts, participation in equestrian events, volunteer experience at equestrian events within their community and proven leadership skills with an emphasis on contribution to equestrian sport.

This year Horse Council BC would like to congratulate the following 5 scholarship recipients:

Natalie Alves - Mission, BCNicole Ketter - Kamloops, BC

Sophie Kirk - Sooke, BCArora Peters - Aldergrove, BCKirsten Wiklund - Kelowna, BC

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Recipients!2015 Scholarship


NEWS

At The Fair At The PNE!We had an awesome time at Horse Day this year! The barn was filled with horses and the arena was filled with riding demos; we showed Vancouver why horses are the best!

Horse Day is a specific day each year that Horse Council BC organizes to reach out to the public and invite new participation into the world of horses and horseback riding. This year we had over 170 volunteers help make Horse Day the success that it was. Many clubs who joined us on August 29th were with us at the PNE last year and we had a lot of new clubs excited to take part this time around as well. Everyone set up fantastic booths and showcased their love of horses in a fun, informative way. The riders were superb in demonstrating different styles of riding and how to have fun with horses. Horse Council BC brought our cool new Photo Boards for people to take pictures of themselves “jumping” or “racing” and we loved seeing everyone have a blast with those! If you took a photo with those boards, we’d love for you to send us your pic!

In addition to the amazing booths our volunteers designed, our breed aisle was filled with an eclectic and diverse range of horses! PNE guests got to meet and interact with everything

from Friesians, Thoroughbreds, and a Connemara Pony to Mini Donkeys, an Icelandic, a Canadian, a Highland Pony and much more!

Our Horse Day Extravaganza was a colourful showcase of some of the exciting things you can do with horses. The Langley Riders Drill Team exploded into the arena as the opening act, putting on such an exhilarating display for the audience; Fusion Vaulters wowed the audience with their impressive and elegant movements; Thundering Impact demonstrated the beauty and control of draught horses under saddle; Academie Duello targeted the combat-minded with a demonstration of mounted combat; Natalie Vonk danced her way into the hearts of the audience with a spectacular and out-of-the-ordinary demonstration of the traditional art of Garrocha; and the BC Lower Mainland Pony Clubs teamed together to put on a jumping demonstration to give the audience a better understanding of a familiar activity.

The weather didn’t put a damper on any of the PNE guests, but we did get a bit of a scare with the high winds and falling trees. We almost had to call it quits, but with a great show of horsemen resilience we were able to keep the day in full swing!

What was our favorite part of Horse Day? Why, the mini donuts, of course! That, and sharing our day with such a wonderful group of people and horses and introducing the public to such an amazing sport. The goal of Horse Day is to share the enjoyment of horses with the public and introduce newcomers to the beauty of favourite horse breeds and the fun of equestrian activities. This years’ Horse Day surpassed all our expectations for meeting those goals.

Horse Council BC would like to extend a heart-felt Thank You to all the volunteers for putting on such a fantastic event. We couldn’t have done it without everyone! Thank you!

Photo credits: Philip Choi, BCLM Pony Clubs, HCBCLeft: Dr. Sarah Squinas from Clover Valley Veterinary Hospital in Langley, BC teaches kids how to listen to Mini horse, Buster’s heartbeat and gurgling tummy.

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NEWS

Thank You To The PNE & All Of Our Horse Day 2015 Volunteers!

1st Mainland Donkey & Mule ClubAcademie Duello

Ayri WylieBack Country Horsemen of BCBC Lower Mainland Pony ClubsBurnaby Horsemen’s Association

Canadian Thoroughbred Horse SocietyClover Valley Veterinary Hospital

Crescent StablesEndurance Riders Association of BC

Fusion VaultersHarness Racing BC

Langley Riders Drill TeamNatalie Vonk - Horseplay Your Way

New Stride Thoroughbred Adoption SocietyNorth Shore Equestrian

Otter Co-OpRichmond Therapeutic Riding Association

Susan BalcomThe Mane Event

Thundering Impact Drill Team Vander Kooi Friesians


Thank You To Our Partners

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Horse Council BC gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Province of British Columbia through the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development.

High School

The External Credentials Program (ECP) gives students in grade 10, 11 and 12 the opportunity to earn graduation credits for sport learning through approved industrial and occupational courses.

Students who have been certified in one or more of the following programs are eligible to receive graduation credits.

• English Rider Preparation 1 - 2 of the 1-8 program (2 Grade 10 credits)



• Western Rider Preparation 1 (2 Grade 10 credits)• Western Rider Preparation 2 (2 Grade 10 credits)• Western Rider Preparation 3 (4 Grade 11 credits)• Western Rider Preparation 4 (4 Grade 12 credits)

The Ministry of Education is responsible for the External Credentials Program and the review of the programs is monitored by the Sport Branch of the Ministry of Tourism, Sport and the Arts.

Students who have been certified in the approved courses before they reach grade 10 can receive credit for their past learning by providing the certificate of course completion to their high school counsellor.

HOW TO EARN CREDITS• Obtain the appropriate Rider Level with an Equine

Canada Certified Coach.• Provide the certificate of course completion to your

school counsellor.

For more information, visit www.hcbc.ca

Credits

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2015 Core Funding

BC Equestrian Trails FundDonations

FUNDING

In 2015, Horse Council BC approved $18,800 to go to HCBC clubs all over the province. This funding is part of HCBC’s Core Funding Program for HCBC Clubs and Affiliates.

Core funds are provincial funds targeted for events or projects that support sport growth and development. An approved event or project is open to all qualified participants in an area. An approved event or project supports the goals of HCBC for developing sport within the province.

Congratulations to all successful applicants!

2015 APPROVED CORE FUNDS• Armstrong Enderby Riding Club - $3000

Storage facilities for the club.• Creston Valley Horse Association - $3000

Revitalization and rebuilding of Canyon Park.• Langley Riders - $3000

Revitalization and rebuilding of Langley Riders public facilities.

• Maverick Riding Club - $300 Gymkhana equipment for local shows.

• Metchosin Equestrian Society - $410 Revitalization and rebuilding of grandstands on public facility.

• Nelson & District Riding Club - $1490 Revitalization and rebuilding of fence posts at public facility.

• Pleasant Valley Horse Club - $3000 Completion of show stabling facility gates for horse pens.

• Silver Spur Riding Club - $2000 Arena footing upgrade, new coat of paint for the barn, and gravel driveway added to make trailer access available during BC’s wet months.

• Southern Interior Dressage Association - $600 Ring conditioner for Salmon Arm Fairgrounds to improve the footing conditions.

• Totem Saddle Club - $1000 Motion sensor timers with override switches for public use indoor arena.

• Vernon District Riding Club - $1000 Building of an equipment shelter and viewing/entertainment area for public facility.

Thank you to everyone who has donated in the past to the BC Equestrian Trails Fund and to the clubs who have put in so many hours of hard work to keep BC’s equestrian trails rideable.

As 2016 approaches, we’re hoping to be able to provide funding to even more HCBC Clubs next year. Your donation to the BC Equestrian Trails Fund will go directly to trail and campground projects throughout BC, including projects

focusing on taking measures to increase safety on roads between destinations.

As a result of grants being given out to clubs who are working with public land managers, these areas will continue to remain open to horses. By donating, you’re continuing to save equestrian access to public land.

Learn more at www.hcbc.ca under Membership!

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Not Your Average Organization!Dressage BC

Dressage BC is a grassroots provincial program that promotes and supports the education and development of dressage riders of both Classical and Western pursuits. It provides educational opportunities and a network that helps riders develop and progress through the levels within their geographic area. Dressage BC collaborates with organizations such as Horse Council BC, BC Young Riders Dressage program, and CADORA.

For everyone with goals of improving your riding skills, help is available when you are a member of Dressage BC, the new Dressage Affiliate of HCBC. For just a small fee of $15.00 added to your HCBC membership renewal, we are providing huge benefits.

If you live in a remote region, you can video your test ride and have it judged privately online using the instructions on the Dressage BC website (www.dressagebc.ca). We also provide “Ask an Expert” (Level 3 coaches) free online.

Dressage BC can assist your club to set up clinics in your area. Through Dressage BC, you can also hold mock show days with funding provided by Dressage Canada.

This Fall, Dressage BC will hold a developing high performance clinic with Karen Pavicic and Wendy Christoff, both Canadian Equestrian Team riders and Level III coaches. This clinic will be funded by Dressage BC. Criteria will be posted.

Our Awards program has great prizes sponsored by Bates Tack Shop and The Dog & Pony Shop for riders who have achieved top competition results. For deserving coaches and volunteers, we are providing more awards sponsored by Asmar Equestrian and N2 Saddlery.

We have Grant funding! This year, we are providing funding in a number of areas due to the generosity of many people. A BC Young Rider Dressage Clinic ran free of charge sponsored by Duncan Murray. Other important Grants have been made available for Amateurs (Jane Macdonald), Developing FEI riders (Nancy Olson, Wendy Christoff), FEI Amateur (Sandra Nissen) and other grants for youth competition travel expenses (Laura Card Hall), post secondary education (Pat and Mark Dumont) and proven improvement in competition (Scott Hayes).Stabling Grants have also been provided through High Point Equestrian Centre.

Members also enjoy business discounts: Bates Tack Shop and Scott Hayes Productions.

We are very appreciative of the enormous support that allows us to run these programs.

Take a good look at Dressage BC. We offer a lot for a very modest annual fee and we have the ability to help everyone in every corner of the province from all eight regions. Come and join our network. You and your horse will be glad you did!

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

The Fraser Valley Hunt Club has been meeting weekly September through April for over 40 years.

As in all of Canada and most of Continental Europe, ours is a ‘drag hunt’; the hounds follow an artificial scent laid from horseback; no foxes are endangered, yet the horsemanship, hound handling, camaraderie and excitement of the sport are wonderfully preserved.

Since the course taken can be predicted, the integrity of the farmlands loaned for the purpose is preserved, and the safety of the horse and rider is emphasized. Most ‘hunts’ last 1 ½ to 3 hours, riding over varying terrain in spectacular countryside not usually available to the public.

WHY HUNT?Horses love, thrive, and benefit from the opportunity to gallop freely, exercising their jumping skills while riders revel in this uncompetitive sport. It is ideal for conditioning eventers and jumpers, and builds confidence for any trail horse.

The hunt is divided into groups, called ‘fields’, according to the speed ridden, so riders from all walks of life and from any age group can enjoy the experience.

New riders or green horses need not jump or fast gallop; they can start in the “hill-topping” field with their own Fieldmaster travelling at a sedate pace at the back, and move up to the Second Field which travels at a quick trot or easy canter as they build confidence.

Advanced riders can challenge themselves to both manmade and natural jumps in First Field (‘First Flight’) immediately behind the Huntsman and hounds and pursuing at a full gallop. In all cases, fences and obstacles can be jumped or avoided at the rider’s discretion.

For the riding enthusiast, nothing can compare to galloping a fine horse, eager to meet his fences, across open country on a crisp fall morning with hounds in full cry. To cap off the morning’s excitement is the opportunity to socialize, relax and swap stories at the traditional hunt breakfast which follows.

The camaraderie and good sport experienced by the Fraser Valley Hunt would be impossible without an eclectic mix of members. We invite one and all to join us for a chance to participate in the unique and timeless tradition of riding to the hounds.

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INDUSTRY & AGRICULTURE

After a year of preparation, a small group of horsewomen dedicated to the welfare of horses brought Equitation Science to BC. The International Society of Equitation Science (ISES) conference came to Canada for the first time in its 11 year history. This science based welfare oriented not-for-profit organization aims to facilitate research into the training of horses to enhance equine well-being and improve the horse-rider relationship. The annual conference delivers this research to the horse community.

Our generous sponsors (listed below) and many volunteers made it a huge success with over two hundred attendees from Europe, Australia, South America and the United States. The scientific program was held at University of British Columbia and the practical sessions at Southlands Riding Club.

One of the 27 papers presented was ”Hyperflexion of Horses Necks - meta-analysis and cost benefit evaluation“ by Dr.Paul McGreevy. 55 studies on head and neck position were reviewed and the proposed gymnastic benefit (higher dressage scores, larger range of motion in the back or legs) was by far outweighed by the undesirable effects and reduced equine welfare. The ISES position statement on hyperflexion is as follows:

ISES recommends that: riders, trainers and sports officials must be aware that psychological compromise (due to perceived vulnerability as a result of vision impairment and/or stress as a result of enforcing head and neck posture) occurs well before physiological compromise.

ISES recommends that: The FEI dressage rules emphasizing the maintenance of a cranio facial profile at or in front of the vertical at all times are prioritized (in FEI and non regulated shows)

Another excellent presentation was by Dr. Gemma Pearson. “The understanding of Learning Theory by Equine Veterinarians” reported that the extremely high rate of injuries in equine veterinarians could be lowered with a better understanding of how horses learn. Veterinary schools in the UK have now made this topic part of their regular curriculum.

Sophie Colley of Hartbury College presented “A preliminary investigation of competition performance linked to duration and frequency of nocturnal sleep“.This preliminary research indicated that horses’ sleep patterns may have an effect on their performance in line with sleep research in humans.

The positive energy and the passionate conversation that took place during coffee breaks and lunch hour made it apparent that the equitation science movement is a positive and powerful networking tool to bring scientific experts together with horsemen and women. Equitation Science involves improving training methodologies and it was important for us to have a practical day for demonstrations.

Thanks to our local riders and coaches Lynne Larsen, Wendy Christoff, Marion Weisskopf, Hermen Geertsema, Janine Davies, Pam Nezil, Adiva Murphy, Emily Corrie and Jennifer McKenzie we were able to do this.

The 10 Principles of Horse Training advocated by ISES were demonstrated through 4 mock lessons. Angelo Telatin demonstrated how the seat aids are just another form of negative reinforcement and also had Lynne Larsen jumping her horse bridleless for the first time! Jody Hartstone of New Zealand (Grand Prix dressage rider that practices and teaches equitation science) gave an excellent demo of how she starts young horses using learning theory. Her methods are extremely efficient, calm and low stress. The final demonstration of the day was aimed at dressage judging. Dr. Andrew Mclean has proposed a new judging scale for dressage which not only rewards good training of the horse but is an objective scalar system that is easy to understand for anyone, be it judges, riders, coaches or spectators. The equitation science training scale could be merged with the current FEI training scale to create a more scalar objective system. This scale would then mirror the training process and the judge’s marks would reflect the actual training error. Trainers would have a better idea of where the training had gone wrong and what elements need to be re-trained, improved or refined for each response or movement. By emphasizing the importance of lightness and self- carriage in all movements, a scale like this would also align good judging with good welfare. (Continued on next page)

Equitation Science ConferenceHeld in BC August 5 - 8th 2015


Boarding Facilities Making the Right Choice!


DOES YOUR BOARDING FACILITY MEET THE NEEDS OF BOTH YOU & YOUR HORSE?When searching for the perfect place to board your horse, you should ask plenty of questions to make sure both yourself and your horse are comfortable. Here is a list of a few good questions that you can ask:

• Is the facility discipline specific?• What is the typical feeding schedule? • What is the typical turn-out schedule?• Does turn-out vary due to weather conditions?• Is there a variance in the feeding schedule? • Is there a bio-security plan in place?• How does my horse get water?• Is there a riding ring/round pen/trails near by? • Are there specific access hours for the riding ring?• What kind of fencing do you have?• Is there pasture turn-out? If so, are the fields rotated?• If my horse isn’t always in the same paddock/pasture, will

I be kept abreast of where it is kept?• What will my horse be fed?• Do you limit the amount of feed given and charge extra for

a high consuming horse?• If I provide supplements will you feed them? Is there an

extra charge? • Will my horse be turned out alone or in a group?• What kind of bedding do you use? Is there an extra fee if I

want additional bedding added?• Is there lockable storage space available for supplies,

hay, grain, tack?• Are there instructors and/or trainers on site? Can I bring

my own?• Do you have trailer parking? If so, is there an additional

fee for it?• May I use my own vet/farrier?

• What kind of footing is used in the arena?• Do you take blankets/fly masks on/off?• Do you have a deworming program?• Are friends permitted to come to the facility and ride my

horse?• Are dogs allowed on the facility? If so, must they be

leashed?• Are you expected to provide your own stall picks/

wheelbarrows etc?• Are helmets required when I ride on the premise?• What kind of turnover do you have?• If conflict arises between boarders how is this resolved?• Do you have waivers and boarding contracts?• What are the facilities hours of operation?• Is there an on site manager and/or around the clock care?

WHAT YOU SHOULD LOOK FOR

• Take the time to visit a prospective facility and meet the owner/manager, ask questions and get a feel of the place and people currently boarding there. Well run facilities

To read the full conference proceedings visit the website: www.equitationscience.com

Thank you to our sponsors that allowed this fantastic event to take place:

MerialZoetisHorse Council BC

UBC Animal Welfare ProgramHermen Geertsema Equine Veterinary Services

Paper Horse PhotographyTopline StablesGaitpost MagazineEquine GuelphCompassionate EquestrianCore XSchleese SaddleryReitenright EquestrianHandy Hay Nets

Deep Creek Veterinary ServicesSabine PreschEqualaKamloops Large Animal Clinic

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may not be fancy but should be clean and well maintained.

• Check where the hay and grain is stored. It should be in dry secure area. Feed should be of good quality free of molds and excessive dust.

• Inspect the pastures and paddocks there should be no debris, garbage or equipment stored where horses are loose. Look for safe well maintained fencing and an adequate water source.

• The stalls/shelters should be well built with no hazards and adequate space for a horse to move around and lay down without touching any walls or ceilings.

• View the horses. They should appear in good health and relaxed.

To choose the best facility evaluate your horses needs with your needs as a rider/owner and try to find the best fit for you and your horse.

FACILITY OWNERS - BEST PRACTICES • Ensure you have a clear boarding contract that specifies

what the facility is responsible for and what the boarder is responsible for.

• Have the BC Livestock Lien Act posted in clear view. The Act is available to download at: www.bclaws.ca.

• Have a good liability insurance plan in place and require your boarders have liability insurance in the event of damages incurred to your property or other boarders/horses.

• Practice good bio-security and inform your boarders what protocols are in place.

• Establish clear lines of communication for your boarders and staff. Ensure they understand who to take their concerns to.

• Post rules of etiquette and “do’s and don’t’s” that are expected at your facility.

• Have an emergency contact list (such as vets, managers, maintenance, owners) and the barn address posted in clear view.

• Have a disaster plan and fire emergency plan in place.

Ensure your staff and boarders are aware of it. • Keep employees informed on individual horse’s needs

and on special concerns.• Keep an updated and accurate incident log.

It is the responsibility of the facility operator to ensure that the facility is well maintained and is a safe, clean, and organized environment. The facility operators should be experienced with livestock, capable and professional.

TYPES OF BOARDFull Board Usually includes hay, grain, turn in/out, stall cleaning and blanketing; some supplements may be fed

Semi-BoardThe boarder usually provides their own hay/grain; facility will do turn in/out and stall cleaning. If arranged blanketing may take place.

Self-BoardThe boarder is fully responsible for the care of their horses and will provide all feed, clean own stall and turn in/out and blanketing etc. of their horse. Sometimes one is able to do chores in exchange for morning turn out. All options are guidelines only and many facilities are willing to work with you to satisfy your needs.

RESOURCESThe Equine Code of Practice is a good place to start. This outlines the industry accepted care of horses and is available online at www.nfacc.ca or call the HCBC office for a free hardcopy. The Basic Horse Care Booklet is a free HCBC publication that will help you understand what your horses needs are to be in good health.

Check the HCBC online directory for a list of facilities, certified coaches and horse clubs in your area. Also printed at the start of this publication.

The HCBC bookstore has a good selection of books on horse care, training and riding. All HCBC members get a 10% percent discount on purchases. Come in to the store located in our office or go online to browse and order.

TheHorse.com is an excellent online resource covering horse health and welfare.


COACHES CORNER

Qualifications

Are you a certified Level 1, 2 or 3 coach? Equine Canada will be providing all certified coaches with the opportunity to transfer to the new coaching certification system. In order to remain an active coach, you will need to complete the transfer by December 31st, 2017. The transfer requirements are listed below and you will get professional development points for completing these requirements. Please contact your provincial/territorial equestrian federation to start your transfer today!

CERTIFIED LEVEL 1 COACH:You will attain status as a “Trained” Instructor, Instructor with Jump or Competition Coach. To become certified you must:

Certified English Coach 1 can become a Certified Instructor with Jump by:Completing Make Ethical Decisions Online Evaluation – Instruction Stream or Competition IntroductionCompleting Making Head Way in Sport moduleSubmitting an Emergency Action Plan (EAP)

Certified Western Coach 1 can become a Certified Instructor by:Completing Make Ethical Decisions Online Evaluation – Instruction Stream or Competition IntroductionCompleting Making Head Way in Sport moduleSubmitting an Emergency Action Plan (EAP)

Certified English or Western Coach 1 can become a Certified Competition Coach by:Completing Make Ethical Decisions Online Evaluation – Competition IntroductionCompleting Making Head Way in Sport moduleSubmitting an Emergency Action Plan (EAP)Attending a Competition Coach Transfer Update from an Master Evaluator (ME), Evaluator (E), Master Learning Facilitator (MLF), or Learning Facilitator (LF)

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CERTIFIED LEVEL 2 COACH:You will attain status as a “Trained” Instructor, Competition Coach or Competition Coach Specialist. To become certified you must:

Certified English Coach 2 can become Certified Instructor with Jump by:Completing Make Ethical Decisions Online Evaluation – Instruction Stream or Competition IntroductionCompleting Making Head Way in Sport moduleSubmitting an Emergency Action Plan (EAP)

Certified Western Coach 2 can become Certified Instructor by:Completing Make Ethical Decisions Online Evaluation – Instruction Stream or Competition IntroductionCompleting Making Head Way in Sport moduleSubmitting an Emergency Action Plan (EAP)

Certified English or Western Coach 2 can become a Certified Competition Coach by:Completing Make Ethical Decisions Online Evaluation – Competition IntroductionCompleting Making Head Way in Sport moduleSubmitting an Emergency Action Plan (EAP)Attending a Competition Coach Transfer Update from an Master Evaluator (ME), Evaluator (E), Master Learning Facili-tator (MLF), or Learning Facilitator (LF)

Certified English or Western Coach 2 can become a Certified Competition Coach Specialist by:Completing Make Ethical Decisions Online Evaluation – Competition IntroductionCompleting Making Head Way in Sport moduleSubmitting an Emergency Action Plan (EAP)Submitting a Yearly Training Plan (YTP)Completing an in-competition evaluation

CERTIFIED LEVEL 3 COACH:You will attain status as a “Trained” High Performance 1 Coach. To become certified you must:

Certified Coach 3 can become Certified High Performance 1 by:Completing Make Ethical Decisions Online Evaluation – Competition DevelopmentAttending a High Performance 1 Transfer Update from an Master Evaluator (ME), Evaluator (E), Master Learning Facilitator (MLF), or Learning Facilitator (LF)

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COMPETITION

55 + BC Games 2015 Results

BC equestrians were able to be part of the 2015 55+ BC Games hosted by North Vancouver. This was a very successful Games with all regions of the province coming to compete in 24 different sports with over 3,300 participants and 1000 volunteers. The equestrian portion of the games was held at North Shore Equestrian Centre and ran on Thursday, August 27th and Friday, August 28th.

Dressage and Western Dressage riders got to show their stuff under mostly sunny skies at a great venue. A huge thank you to the owners and staff of North Shore Equestrian Centre, who did a wonderful job of looking after the competitors and their horses.

Volunteering to deliver equestrian as part of a multi-sport Games is no small undertaking and Horse Council BC would like to give an extra thank you to the amazing volunteers who helped make the Games a success!

The judges and officials came out and also volunteered their time and expertise to help make the 55+ BC Games the successful event it was. Thank you to Dressage & Western Dressage Judges Cat Armitage and Elizabeth Brown, Horse Council BC is proud to be a supporter of the 55+ BC Games and we wish to thank and congratulate all who participated.

RESULTS FOR 2015:WESTERN DRESSAGE WALK/JOG GOLD Lydia Cameron - 63.3%

WESTERN DRESSAGE TRAINING LEVEL GOLD Alastair Buchanan - 73.8% SILVER Deborah Murry - 62.2% BRONZE Linda Dieno - 61.2%

WESTERN DRESSAGE FIRST LEVEL GOLD Alastair Buchanan - 69.2% SILVER Kathy Lifton - 65.8%

DRESSAGE TRAINING LEVEL GOLD Alastair Buchanan - 68.8% SILVER Fionna Christensen - 62.0% BRONZE Barb Taylor - 61.3%

DRESSAGE FIRST LEVEL GOLD Norma Neudoeffer - 67.5% SILVER Elena Bonar - 61.4% BRONZE Cathie Whitman - 60.2%

HAVE YOU SENT IN YOUR DECLARATION TO COMPETE IN THE BC SUMMER GAMES?

BE PART OF THE EQUESTRIAN TEAM AT THE 2016 BC SUMMER GAMES IN ABBOTSFORD!

QUALIFY FOR THE BC SUMMER GAMES AT LOCAL QUALIFIER SHOWS AROUND THE PROVINCE FROM NOW UNTIL JUNE 2016

JULY 21 - 24, 2016 - ABBOTSFORD FAIRGROUNDS DRESSAGE - PARA-DRESSAGE - JUMPING - VAULTING

Team Age: A minimum of 11 years of age and a maximum of 18 years of age as of January 1, 2016.Zone Team Composition: 4 Athletes per zone - 8 Zones in total.Wildcards: 16 wildcard spotsMaximum Athletes: 48

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE BC SUMMER GAMES, VISIT WWW.HCBC.CA

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COMPETITION

BC Heritage ChampionshipsPhotos from 2015!

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COMPETITION

QUALIFY FOR THE 2016 BC HERITAGE CHAMPIONSHIPSTo qualify for the 2016 BC Heritage Championships competitors must compete at a minimum of two (2) BC Heritage Qualifier competitions from June 25, 2015 to June 25, 2016.

NO LOGBOOKS are required! Qualified competitors must list 2 Qualifier shows attended on the BC Heritage Championship Entry Form, including name, date, and location attended from the current qualifying period. They may then enter any of the divisions or classes offered at the BC Heritage Circuit Championship. Get more details and a list of qualifier shows in your area online at www.hcbc.caAll photos credit: Marion Photography


TRAILS & RECREATION

Online Trail Database

Our list of equestrian trails is growing and we’re excited about that! This year HCBC’s Online Trail Database has grown to include more provincial parks and new trails on public land, but we need your help to make sure our database is as informative to trail riders as possible.

Have a peek and see if you can give us more information on your favorite trails; send us pictures of the most scenic viewpoints; let us know if we’re missing any trails that you frequent. We’re hoping that our trail database will be the most

complete listing of equestrian trails in BC and with your help we’re sure it will be!

To send in information, suggestions, or pictures, please email [email protected].

Checkout the Online Trail Database at:http://cnw.hcbc.ca/GMaps/Trail

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Road Safety“Horses have the right-of-way over cars.”

FALSE! The law that stated such has long since been repealed. In B.C., anyone who uses a public road is considered a “road user”, so the days of ultimate right-of-way are gone!

“I have every bit as much right to be on that road as those cars do!”

TRUE!but every road user has a specific set of responsibilities to ensure their own safety and that of other road users. Being able to properly control their horse is the principal responsibility of every rider.

“Horses cannot be controlled as well as cars can, so cars should be made to yield to horses”

FALSE!Riders have every bit as much responsibility to control their horses as drivers are required to control their vehicles. Good manners and manageability under saddle are imperative for any horse, but those lessons become critical whenever we expose our equine friends to greater risks such as those likely to be encountered on the road.

For more road safety information, visit our website at: www.hcbc.ca/index.php/trailsrec/road-safety/

Fact V.S. Fiction

ARE YOU THE BEST YOU CAN BE?RACHEL IS WELL ON HER WAY…

Meet Rachel Drennan, a horse breeder from Chilliwack, B.C., who is passionate about environmental sustainability.

With the guidance of an Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Planning Advisor, Rachel took part in a straight-forward process that resulted in an action plan of sustainable farm practices to improve on-farm environmental sustainability.

“I still find a lot of farmers are reluctant to invite someone onto their farm, that they may not know, to help them identify potential risks and opportunities to become more efficient. I think we need to get over this notion and realize that we need to do the right thing when it comes to the environment. We all want clean water, clean air, and clean soil. Sometimes we need help to know how to ensure we have that.”

As a no cost, and confidential solution to identify and reduce on-farm environmental risk, the EFP program has already been adopted by over 4,500 B.C. farmers and ranchers.

With her EFP complete, Rachel was eligible to apply for and receive cost-share funding that covered 60% of the riparian project that she voluntarily chose to complete. She also completed a nutrient management plan for her farm which included soil and manure tests, and recommendations for how to best manage pasture areas.

Rachel is proud to have an Environmental Farm Plan and is well on her way to being fully implemented. Her next EFP project is to build a manure composter. © 2014 Just Shoot Me Photography Inc.

Rachel has an Environmental Farm Plan.

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things right, and I appreciated learning about opportunities

to do even better.

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