Equine Canada at a Glance

Equine Canada is an extensive infrastructure of professional staff, volunteers with lifelong experience in the horse and sport industry, competition organizers, Provincial partners, affiliated National organizations and of course our members. Working together, we provide programs and services for the entire equine community.

Our mission at Equine Canada is to represent, promote, and develop a unified Canadian Equine Community.

It is our vision that Canada is a great equine nation, where:

• Every child has the opportunity for an equestrian experience.
• Every Canadian has access to the use of horses for leisure, hobby, sport and commerce.
• Equine activities are an integral part of the Canadian culture.
• We have success at international level of competition.
• The welfare of the horse is paramount.
• There is an economically viable horse industry.

We are the national voice working with government organizations including the following:

• Sport Canada on athlete and recreational participant issues
• Coaching Association of Canada
• Agriculture and Agri-Foods Canada to assist with border crossing, travel issues, and the health and safety of the horse
• Canadian Revenue Agency to allow for tax deductible donations to assist equestrians and owners in all disciplines

We further defend member interests through recognition and active representation in numerous international organizations.

Members are encouraged to continuously educate themselves, take a dynamic role in the activities of Equine Canada, and strive to preserve and enhance all aspects of the sport and industry.

For more information on the structure of Equine Canada, please see our Governance Policy Manual.