Equine Canada Reminds Everyone that Horse Week Begins May 30
May 29, 2009
Ottawa, Ontario—Equine Canada’s Recreation Division, the provincial equestrian federations and the official Horse Week spokesperson, Paralympic Gold and Silver Medalist Lauren Barwick, would like to remind everyone that Horse Week 2009 begins Saturday, May 30.
Nationwide, horse lovers from all walks of the equine industry created and registered events to make for what promises to be an exciting week-long celebration of the horse from May 30–June 7.
Visit the 2009 Events page to find great events in your area. Participants across the country are encouraged to bring a camera along to Horse Week events, snap pictures and send to horseweek@equinecanada.ca for inclusion in the Horse Week 2009 Photo Gallery.
The Horse Week Committee encourages horse lovers 18 years of age and under to enter the Horse Week ‘Kids Contest’ for the chance to win great prizes. With three different age groups and four different categories to choose from, participants are encouraged to get together and let their creative sides shine! Featuring the categories of poems, essays, artwork and miscellaneous, which can include anything from illustrated stories to sculptures, this is the chance to create something special. Visit www.equinecanada.ca for contest rules and entry forms. The deadline for entries is June 19, with the winners to be announced June 29.
Held annually to promote and celebrate Canada’s thriving horse industry, Horse Week appeals to both horse enthusiasts and the public alike. Featuring a wide range of activities held across the country, including trail rides, equine showcases, charity events, RCMP musical rides and competitions of all kinds, Horse Week has been growing steadily since its inception in 2002.
Equine Canada would like to thank the 2009 Horse Week sponsors. SSG Riding Gloves, Platinum Level sponsor, and Equine Canada Members First in partnership with John Deere Canada, Gold Level sponsor, allow Horse Week 2009 to continue to be an exciting Canada-wide event. Equine Canada would also like to thank all the provincial federations who make this annual celebration such a great success—Horse Council of British Columbia, Alberta Equestrian Federation, Saskatchewan Horse Federation, Manitoba Horse Council, Ontario Equestrian Federation, Fédération Équestre du Quebec, New Brunswick Equestrian Association, Island Horse Council, Nova Scotia Equestrian Federation and Newfoundland Equestrian Association.
About Equine Canada
Equine Canada is a member-based association that represents, promotes and services Canada’s equine community and industry. Its core areas of activity involve sport, equine health and welfare, education and safety, governance and marketing, representation and communication. Equine Canada is recognized by Sport Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, the International Equestrian Federation (FEI), the Canadian Olympic Committee and Canadian Coaching Association of Canada as the national organization representing equestrian sport and equine interests in Canada. For more information about Equine Canada, please visit www.equinecanada.ca.
Equine Canada Members First
Equine Canada Members First offers substantial cost savings on products and services to Equine Canada members through group purchasing. The benefits of Equine Canada Members First are available to all Equine Canada members and numerous industry affiliates. Equine Canada membership is automatic once you have joined your provincial federation or nationally affiliated association. You Call. You Save. It’s that simple. Visit the Equine Canada Members First section of the Equine Canada website for additional information.
Provincial equestrian federations
Equine Canada is proud to partner with the provincial equestrian federations—Horse Council of British Columbia, Alberta Equestrian Federation, Saskatchewan Horse Federation, Manitoba Horse Council, Ontario Equestrian Federation, Fédération Équestre du Quebec, New Brunswick Equestrian Association, Island Horse Council, Nova Scotia Equestrian Federation and Newfoundland Equestrian Association—to bring Horse Week 2009 to all equine enthusiasts in Canada. Please visit the provincial partners section of the Equine Canada website for details on how to join your provincial federation.
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