2010 Zone Championship
NBEA is involved in a new initiative in 2010 "Zone Championships".
Zone 6-7-8 Miramichi/Caraquet and Campbelleton
This area was chosen because
- lack of NBEA sanctioned General Performance competitions
- to increase the awareness of the NBEA
- to increase membership
- an opportunity to offer educational sessions in both Western and English rider level program
- "Judges Point of View" sessions have been offered to educate riders, and parents
- Introduce suggested readings i.e. Equine Canada Rule Book for General Performance Competitions
The NBEA encourages nationally and provincially sanctioned competitions to offer structure and guidelines that are in keeping with national and international athlete and sport development. The use of nationally accredited rules and procedures allows us, as judges, officials, athletes, parents and coaches, to benefit from knowledge in safe practices and athlete flourishing that years of national and international competing has allowed equestrian sport to develop.
It is hoped that this Zone final will be a yearly event as it is an excellent means by which to develop our athletes and our sport. It is hoped that an additional Zone final will happen in 2011 for zone 4-5 Saint John and Moncton. If these zone finals can develop riders and produce good sport the NBEA would like to go one step further and offer a "Provincial Championship" that would be once a year at the end of the summer and it would be our goal that riders from ever zone would be in attendance and they would be there because they qualified from their zone.
Zone Final Championship (For Zones 6-7-8)
Dates: August 28-29, 2010 - Location: Napan, NB
Zone Final Championship (For Zones 1-2-3)
Dates: July 31-August 1, 2010 - Location: Bairdsville, NB
We regret to announce that the Zone Championship for zones 1, 2 and 3 in Perth Andover has been canceled due to low registration.
The Zone Final Championship is a sanctioned Bronze competition of Equine Canada,
Entry fee is waived for any rider with rider levels. All entries must be made in writing. Closing date for entries: July 23rd. Entries received after July 23rd will pay an additional $25 fee. No entries will be accepted on the day of competition.
Zone Final Championship (For Zones 6-7-8)
Dates: August 28-29, 2010 - Location: Napan, NB
The Zone Final Championship is a sanctioned Bronze competition of Equine Canada,
Entry fee is waived for any rider with rider levels. All entries must be made in writing. Closing date for entries: August 20th. Entries received after August 20th will pay an additional $25 fee. No entries will be accepted on the day of competition.
Employment with Equine Canada - Manager of Recreation
Equine Canada is seeking an energetic, well organized professional for the newly created position of Manager of Recreation
Under the leadership of the Chief Operating Officer, the Manager of Recreation will create a new department of Recreation for Equine Canada. He/she plans, leads, coordinates and evaluates the operations and delivery of the Equine Canada’s recreation activities. He/she spearheads the creation and development of new recreation programs, initiatives and procedures; recommends, implements and monitors recreation and equine health and welfare policies; and serves as the primary staff liaison for the Recreation Council and the Equine Health and Welfare Committee.
More information available here...
http://www.equinecanada.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=56&Itemid=333
Olympian to join Fredericton sporting elite
Rob Stevenson made it. Finally.
The 41-year-old Fredericton-born cardiologist, who represented Canada in equestrian at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, Spain, takes his place on the Fredericton Sports Wall of Fame Saturday night.
Stevenson rode his mount, Risky Business, to 22nd place in the world in Three Day Eventing competition, tops among Canadian competitors and the pinnacle, so far, of his riding career. Saturday night at the Delta Hotel, he takes his place among Fredericton's sporting immortals.
"I think there were people who thought the horse wouldn't make it, there were people certainly who thought I'd never make it," said Stevenson at the press conference to announce his induction to the Fredericton sports shrine along with softball umpire Bob Stanton, marathon runner Eunice Phillips, and builders Les Hull, the late Ev Staples and the late Dr. John Meagher.
Longtime local volunteer Tim Cane will be recognized as this year's recipient of the Dr. William Bill McGillivary Award as volunteer of the year, and basketball star Kelsey Hodgson, who led the country in scoring for the second straight season and led the Cape Breton Capers to a second straight Atlantic University Sport Women's Basketball Conference championship, will receive the Myer and Jack Budovitch Award as Fredericton's athlete of the year.
Read complete article by Bill Hunt from The Daily Gleaner
Kelti Burnett Memorial Hunter Classic
The following Bronze competitions are offering the Kelti Burnett Memorial Classic. Please check the Bronze competitions list for competition contact and Prize List information.
- Geary Hill Summer Equestrian Challenge #2 (June 19-20)
- Geary Hill Summer Sizzler Equestrian Challenge (Aug 7-8)
- Valley Horse and Saddle Club Horse Show (July 10)
- Greater Fredericton Summer Show (July 17-18)
- Springbrook Stables Hunter Jumper Show (Aug 14)
YEAR END AWARDS FOR OVERALL CHAMPIONS DETERMINED FROM
TOTAL POINTS FROM ALL COMPETITIONS
- JUNIOR DIVISION (under 18)
- SENIOR DIVISION
Entry Fee: $30/division
Kelti Burnett was inducted into the Woodstock Sports Wall of Fame on Saturday, May 15.
"From the Judge's Point of View"
April 18, 2010 - Geary Hill Stables
A Clinic sponsored by the New Brunswick Equestrian Association
At this clinic you will hear directly from the English & Western Discipline Judges on what they are looking for in the General Performance Show Ring. The clinicians will discuss the rules, class specifications and then give some live demonstrations. Cost is $25 per person for advance registration which includes a rule book, $35 per person at the door. Coaches will be able to use this clinic for updating hours.
Click here for more information and registration!
Coach Updating Clinic
April 24 & 25th, 2010 - Moncton, NB
This clinic will be of interest to anyone who is looking to become a Coach, and/or preparing for the new Competition Coach/Specialist (formerly Coach 1 and 2) or for current coaches to receive updating. Victoria will be presenting parts of the new training modules for Coaches. 1) Designing an Equestrian Sport Program, 2) Managing a Competitive Sport Program, 3) Training Basic Mental Skills
Click here for more information and registration!
Course Design Clinic
May 15 & 16th, 2010 - Woodstock, NB – Oldfield Farm
This clinic is open to everyone and can be used for coaching updating. If you are interested in becoming a course designer this will count toward certification, if you are riding, coaching or jump crewing or interested in judging (Evie is also a judge) this clinic is for you. We plan to do some classroom work and some hands on course building as well as having riders available.
Click here for more information and registration!
The National Coaching Certification Program
The New Brunswick Equestrian Association is pleased to be hosting the NCCP Theory Course on March 27 & 28th, 2010. This course is aimed at the Instructor of Beginners (English & Western) and is an excellent course for anyone currently coaching or thinking of becoming a coach.
A required course for Instructor of Beginner Certification – The NCCP/EC Equestrian Theory Part A, is a weekend commitment which combines and replaces the material from the generic NCCP Multi-sport "Introduction to Competition Part A" and the EC "Learn to Teach" courses.
The course will begin at 9:00am on Saturday, March 27th at the Fredericton High School.
Cost to attend the weekend course is $200.00 for NBEA members and $250.00 for non members, this cost will also include your manuals.
Click here to download your registration form
Zone 2 Annual Meeting
The Western Valley Equestrian Association (zone 2 of the New Brunswick Equestrian Association, which covers Nackawic to Plaster Rock) will be holding a horse lovers “Equine Info Afternoon” on Saturday, Feb 20th at the Sobeys store community room in Woodstock, from 1-4 pm. This event is free of charge, and is open to all horse lovers, whether they own a horse or not. The afternoon will feature FREE pizza and pop for all attending, and the opportunity to hear representatives from local stables; tack shops; vets, farriers, etc explain what they have to offer in riding lessons and horse care. As well, local equestrian clubs will present their lists of spring and summer horsey events. James Blackie, livestock development officer for N.B dept Agriculture & Aquaculture, will wrap things up by explaining what services are available to area horse owners. This event is sponsored by the NB Department of Culture; Wellness, and Sport.
NB/PEI Barrel Horse Association - 2010 Events
All PEI events will take place at the Summerside Raceway, attached to Credit Union Place, which offers us bowling; swimming; gym; Racino, rinks. We will have some free passes available for these activities. Stalls are large, all with rubber floor mats. Bedding (straw) is provided. No shavings allowed. Brand new all weather barrel racing ring was built in the fall of 2009 specifically for barrel racing and features a center gate and long chute.
April – Date TBD – Fundraising Dance at the Florenceville Legion, Florenceville, NB. Door prizes. 50/50 western theme.
May 7 & 8 - Cattle Penning clinic in Benton, near Woodstock with barrel and pole practice runs in the evenings. The location is spectacular - the home of the Weaver family. Luke Weaver has been busy volunteering n Haiti so will have lots to tell us about being there. A great 2 days at a beautiful ranch in one of the most scenic areas of New Brunswick. Tons of trails available right from the ranch, so surely a trail ride or two will take place as well. Contact Carolyn Wanamaker 506-273-3539 to enter.
May 20 & 21 clinic Doug Leasor Barrel and Pole Clinic in Summerside, PEI. Pot Luck supper on Thursday night.
May 22 & 23 NPBHA Summerside Jackpot
June 12 & 13 NPBHA Woodstock Jackpot at Connell Park Raceway in the heart of downtown Woodstock, close to camping, motels, restaurants.
June 26 & 27th NPBHA Summerside Jackpot
July 2,3 & 4 NPBHA Jackpot at the exciting Red Dirt Cattle Penning Triple C event - Cans! Cows! Cash! - 3 day extravaganza of racing; penning, and extreme cowboy competitions at Summerside. Two day regular NPBHA jackpot. 3rd day is finalists only.
July 17th & 18th NPBHA Jackpot in Bairdsville, NB. where you KNOW the footing will be super!
Aug 7 & 8 NPBHA Summerside Jackpot
Sept 5 & 6 NPBHA Jackpot at the Frex (Fredericton Exhibition)
Sept 18 & 19 NPBHA Jackpot at Broadleaf Guest Ranch, Hopewell Hill, NB
CFIA Announces New Food Safety Regulations for Horses
February 1, 2010—Equine Canada would like to inform all industry stakeholders that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced the implementation of new a Meat Hygiene Directive concerning all equines (domestic and imported) intended for slaughter at federally-inspected meat processing plants. As of July 31st, slaughter facilities will be allowed to process only those equines with complete health records dating back six months. The maintenance of health records must begin by February 1st, for equines that are intended to be sent to (or sold for) processing on or after July 31st of this year.
Health Canada Warns One Lot of Veterinary Drug Longisil Recalled After Reports of Allergic Reactions
January 11, 2010 — The Breeds & Industry Division of Equine Canada would like to inform all stakeholders that Health Canada is warning veterinarians, livestock producers and pet owners that one lot of the prescription veterinary drug Longisil is being recalled due to an unusually high number of adverse reactions in animals treated with this lot.
The recalled lot comes packaged in three different vial sizes:
* Lot #9224 (9224-01) – 100 ml vial
* Lot #9224 (9224-02) – 250 ml vial
* Lot #9224 (9224-03) – 500 ml vial
Longisil is a form of penicillin that is administered by injection and used to treat various infections. While mainly used to treat large animals such as cattle, sheep, pigs and horses, this drug is also sometimes used in cats and dogs.
Longisil is available only by prescription from a veterinarian. It is distributed in Canada by Vétoquinol N.-A. Inc.
Import Restrictions Announced for Horses from New Mexico Entering Canada
January 8, 2010 — The Breeds & Industry Division of Equine Canada would like to inform all stakeholders that due to the outbreak of equine piroplasmosis in the state of New Mexico, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is implementing the following import restrictions effective January 11, 2010:
A) For horses from New Mexico for all end-uses (including Canadian horses returning to Canada) the following import conditions will be required:
NBSPCA Rover Kit
Here is one Christmas gift you can unwrap early! With the holiday traveling season here, the NBSPCA is pleased to forward a copy of the NBSPCA Rover Kit for you to share with pet owners you know who are visiting New Brunswick this Christmas.
Pet parents regularly remark how pleased they are to have this list of livestock and companion animal veterinarians, DNR offices and SPCA branches for convenient reference. And the NBSPCA is pleased to help provide an additional sense of security when they are on the road. You can also download the Rover Kit from the www.spca-nb.ca web site year round. The link is on the right of the main page.
As an added bonus, the companion NBSPCA Rover Google map offers a regional listing of animal venues for the Maritimes. It's one more way you and the NBSPCA are helping make this a safe and bright Christmas for all animals.
Thank you, and Merry Christmas to all!
Best,
Vanessa Packman
Education and programming
NBSPCA
Freedman Harness Introduces an Exciting New Accessory in Support of the Canadian Equestrian Team
Ottawa, ON - Handcrafted from the finest materials and available exclusively from the workshop of Canadian master harness maker David Freedman, the official Canadian Equestrian Team belt lets you finish your look with a quality handmade belt that blends classic style with Canadian pride.
The solid brass buckle proudly boasts the world renowned symbol of Canadian excellence in equestrian sport and is coupled beautifully with a 1 1/2" width belt made from the finest English bridle leather which features edges that are bevelled, hand burnished and creased for a quality hand made look.
Available exclusively through www.freedmanharness.com this high quality belt retails for $125 (plus tax) and would make a wonderful holiday gift. Freedman Harness has also offered to generously donate a portion of all sales in support of the Canadian Equestrian Team.
OEF to Sign Equine Canada Affiliation Agreement
Member of the Media –
Please be advised that the Ontario Equestrian Federation (OEF) and Equine Canada (EC) will be signing the historical Affiliation Agreement confirming Ontario as a participating province in Equine Canada’s national reform. You are welcome to attend and take photos.
Who: Equine Canada representatives: President, Mike Gallagher & CEO, Akaash Maharaj
Ontario Equestrian representatives: President, Gary Yaghdjian & Executive Director, Deborah Thompson
When: Friday November 27, 2009 ~ 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Where: Delta Meadowvale Resort & Conference Centre ~ Pavilion ~ 6750 Mississauga Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5N 2L3
For more information please contact me directly, I welcome any questions you may have.
Thanks kindly,
Melissa Monardo, Marketing Manager
ONTARIO EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION
CFIA Modifies Import Restrictions for Horses from Texas
Ottawa, ON - The Breeds & Industry Division of Equine Canada would like to inform all stakeholders that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has modified the import requirements which will now allow horses to enter Canada from the state of Texas. When the most recent outbreak of equine piroplasmosis occurred, the CFIA had asked the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to suspend the issuance or endorsement of export certificates for horses and other equines originating from the state of Texas.
The new modifications are as follows... Read More...
US: Equine piroplasmosis found in 11 states
by: Erin Ryder, TheHorse.com News Editor
Animal health authorities investigating an outbreak of equine piroplasmosis on a South Texas ranch have now located 317 positive horses. These horses include 288 on the index ranch, seven on other premises in Texas, one in Alabama, two in California, five in Florida, one in Georgia, five in Louisiana, one in Minnesota, two in North Carolina, three in New Jersey, one in Tennessee, and one in Wisconsin. All known positive horses are under quarantine, and testing of all epidemiologically linked horses is ongoing.
The information was released in a Nov. 13 report issued to the World Organization for Animal Health (Office International des Epizooties, or OIE) by John Clifford, DVM, deputy administrator of the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto
Dear Colleagues,
Well, the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto is upon us, and so is another two weeks of long days and sleepless nights!
While most of the public drama will be in the competition rings, the Royal will also host the most extensive series of meetings of equine Canada's governing committees outside of our annual convention. If you plan to be in the Toronto area, I hope you will take the opportunity to sit-in on the public meetings, to ensure that the decisions are taken under the scrutiny of our members and officers.
I have posted a full list of the meetings here.
If you are not planning to be in the area, you may wish to avail yourself of Equine Canada's new micro-blogging facility, which we have instituted to keep our members abreast of up-to-the-moment developments at major decision-making events. We are currently posting Federation and individual "Tweets" here.
Our micro-blogging initiative is an experiment in the use of social media to foster greater direct participation in the governance of the Canadian equine sector, and we would be grateful for your views on how it might be improved as we refine it.
I hope that I might see you at the Royal, and remain at your disposal if I can be of any assistance to you.
Akaash Maharaj
CEO, Equine Canada
A Message from Michael Gallagher, President of Equine Canada
I am sure most of you have received several messages regarding the changes at Equine Canada and are probably sick of it. Unfortunately, much of the competing information that has been distributed has been inaccurate, distorted, exaggerated and very emotional. Therefore I am going to try and present a short, clear and simple explanation of the planned changes in this message.
When Equine Canada was created about 9 years ago, the intention was that it move from being solely an FEI Sport Organization to an organization that represents all Equestrian enthusiasts across the country. By including provincial equestrian association members, recreational riders, western disciplines, breeds and industry members and part of the racing industry, Equine Canada’s membership went from 9,000 Sport members to somewhere between 80,000 and 100,000 people. The problem has been that all of these new members do not pay any type of membership fee to Equine Canada, we do not know their names or how to contact them directly and many of them do not even realize they are a member. Fees from our Sport members provide well over 80% of the total revenue for the organization. They correctly expect that their Sport fees be spent on sport programs. The other 70,000 or so members enjoy “free” membership in Equine Canada. They currently receive some benefits of membership but so far, we have not been able to provide them with the level of services described in our strategic plan.
Equine Canada Now Accepting Nominations for 2010 Annual Awards Gala
October 27, 2009 - Equine Canada is excited to once again present our Annual Awards Gala.
Featured as part of the Equine Canada Annual Convention, this
prestigious event will be held Saturday, February 6, 2010
at Le Sheraton Centre in Montreal. As part of this fantastic evening
that acknowledges the Canadian equestrian accomplishments of 2009,
guests will enjoy a full plated meal followed by an evening of dancing.
As our competition season begins to draw to a close, we would like to
remind everyone of the criteria of our prestigious Equine Canada awards
and the importance of nominating those you feel are worthy of such
recognition.
Official award criteria and nomination forms can be found on Equine Canada's website or by calling 613-248-3433 x 111. The deadline for all nominations will be 4:00 p.m. EST, Friday November 27, 2009.
General Performance Judges Clinic
October 31 - November 1, 2009 - Moncton, NB
Equine Canada General Performance and Western Judges' Upgrading Clinic. Focus on judging and scoring Reining runs, Hunter rounds, Western Riding patterns, Showmanship and a Trail Horse judge's workshop.
Recorded and Senior General Performance Judges must attend an EC General Performance Judges' seminar every three years and pass the required exams, in order to maintain their General Performance Judge status.
Recorded and Senior Western Judges must attend a Western judges' seminar, which may be part of a General performance Judges' Seminar, every three years in order to maintain their Western Judge status.
Gary Yaghdjian serves on the new Canadian Reining Committee which is responsible for the development and implementation of reining programs in Canada. In addition to the clinic, Gary will arrange to meet with anyone interested in Reining and will discuss its advancement as a discipline within Equine Canada.
EC National Reform 2010
This letter is intended to let you know about our national reform and modernisation agenda, why it will lower total costs and improve service to you, and how it will enforce higher standards of accountability in the governance of Canada’s equine sector.
This is perhaps the most significant moment in our evolution as Canada’s national governing body for equestrianism and horsemanship, and represents a long-awaited leap forward in our determination to forge a Canadian equine system worthy of our country’s name.
What will change in 2010?
The heart of the national reform agenda is a new alliance between Equine Canada (EC) as the national equestrian federation, and each of the ten provincial equestrian associations. In a country of our scale and diversity, the nature of this partnership will naturally vary from province to province.
Click here to read complete artcle from Equine Canada.
Notice of Annual General Meeting
The New Brunswick Equestrian Association will be holding it’s Annual General Meeting as follows:
October 24, 2009
1:00 p.m.
Registration beginning at 12:00 noon (everyone must be registered ½ hour prior to meeting start time)
Killarney Lake Lodge
1600 St. Mary’s Street
Fredericton, NB
Salon A
On behalf of the Board of Directors I encourage you to attend the Annual General Meeting. Attached for your information is a proposed agenda. We look forward to see you on the 24th of October.
Sincerely,
Louise E. McSheffrey
President
NBEA
Equine Canada e-News
Recreation: Canadian Trail Federation
Equine Canada has joined with the Canadian Trail Federation, to funnel increased federal resources into the maintenance, expansion, and improvement of the national trails system. We will post details as this new initiative develops, but it is our intention to see a network of trails across Canada as a permanent national legacy open to current and future generations of Canadian equestrians. [ Read more ]
Sport: North American Junior and Young Riders’ Championship
Our Junior and Young Riders’ teams represented Canada with great distinction and honour at the North American Championships in Kentucky, bringing home medals in Dressage, Eventing, Jumping, and Reining. More importantly still, all our athletes served as sterling ambassadors for our country and for our sport. [ Read more ]
Health Advisory: Vesicular Stomatitis
With the abatement of the vesicular stomatitis outbreak in the United States, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has eliminated import restrictions for horses from Texas and reduced import restriction for horses from New Mexico. Equine Canada will continue to work with the CFIA on this issue, and we are posting up-to-the-moment details of the current import requirements at our web site. [ Read more ]
Member Services: Sport Licences & Horse Passports
We have recently enhanced our online services, making it possible for the first time for our members to upgrade their Sport Licences and to purchase Horse Passports online. We hope that this will make it still faster and easier for our members to obtain their credentials to participate in the national competition system. [ Read more ]
World Equestrian Games: Win Your Way to WEG
Equine Canada and contest sponsors, Members First, John Deere, SoftStall and Greenhawk Harness and Supplies are pleased to announce “Win Your Way to WEG,” a dynamic contest that will award one lucky entrant a trip for two to the 2010 World Equestrian Games (WEG) in Lexington, Kentucky. [ Read more ]
Coaching: Training Sessions for Competition Coaches (Coach 1 and Coach 2)
Equine Canada's Sport Council Coaching Committee is pleased to announce that the transition to the new NCCP certification for Competition Coaches (formerly known as Introduction to Competition coach) is taking positive steps towards preliminary context approval in the fall of 2009. The Equine Canada Competition Coach working group is pleased to present Training Sessions for Competition Coaches. [ Read more ]
Public Policy: GST Treatment of Horses
With increasing numbers of provinces set to harmonise their provincial sales taxes with the federal goods and services tax (GST), Equine Canada is in discussions with our partners in the horse racing industry, in preparation for the launch of a national campaign to obtain fair tax treatment of horse-related expenses. Currently, horse owners are deprived of most of the GST and other tax benefits available to owners of other livestock. We are committed to ending this inequity.
Young rider wins highest score award
Young rider on pony wins highest score award at the second Dressage New Brunswick gold-level show in at the Princess Louise Park Show Centre in the last show for July.
Sussex, NB - Alyssa Gaudet, riding the pony Belladonna owned by Cheryl and Guy Gosselin of five elms Riding Stable in Dieppe, NB, captured the highest score in the Dressage NB Gold-Level. She achieved a score of 70 in the Walk/Trot 'B' test on Saturday, July 25, 2009.
The show, which ran for two days, featured competition levels from Walk-Trot through to Fourth Level. The next Dressage NB Show in Sussex will be the Provincial Championships scheduled for October 10th and 11th.
Photo credit: Ceci Flanagan-Snow. High resolution version available upon request.
Welcome to the NBEA Web Site!
We are pleased to launch our new website that will provide our membership and all equestrian enthusiasts a resource for equestrian in New Brunswick.
There are many features that we hope you enjoy exploring, including our competition listing which includes event documentation. Membership forms are also available and we will be able to process applications and payments online in the coming weeks.
Enjoy the site!
After Hours Open House at the Provincial Veterinary Clinic
Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Provincial Veterinary Clinic, Lincoln, NB
What the Clinic can do for you and your horse(s)
Drop in for a tour, an opportunity to meet with Dr. Murch, and to learn about the new diagnostic and treatment machines.
- Welcome
- Overview of the many services available at the Provincial Veterinary Clinic and Laboratory
- Introduction to the two new machines - Thermal Imagery Diagnostics and Shock Wave Therapy
- Demonstrations using the new machines
- Social Time
Directions:
- From Route 7, take exit #5 and head toward Wilsey Road
- Turn left onto Wilsey Road and continue traveling through the industrial park. You will pass York Steel on your right.
- Continue another kilometer and you will come to a sharp bend in the road. Stay to the right, take the road on he right with the large sign for the NB Liquor Commission.
- Pass the Liquor Commission building on your right and go straight.
- Go around a very sharp mend in the road to the left and take the first driveway on the left after the bend.
Spectators thronged to the 2009 Equine Review
PLP Show Centre opened May 2nd with two-day equine extravaganza
Sussex, NB - May 4, 2009 - This year's Equine Review was a resounding success with spectators and exhibitors alike.
The annual Equine Review, sponsored by the Maritime Quarter Horse Association and supported by the Show Centre, serves as the season opener for horse enthusiasts from across the Maritimes. All of the presentations and training clinics were well attended with horse enthusiasts of all skill levels gathering to learn and exchange ideas on the latest training concepts and review the tried and true.
Enthusiasm was high among spectors generating comments like, "It was probably the best edition, so far. I really enjoyed the mini-clinics and the demos. It was all very informative and I learned tons on breeds and disciplines I am not familiar with," and "A thumbs up for the Review from me as well.....tons and tons of work I'm sure for the organizers and participants, but really very well done."
With show season now officially underway the PLP Show Centre will be busy spot for the next six months. Check out the event calendar on the website at www.plpshowcentre.com.
Photo caption: Dawn Brown from Collina, NB, riding her Morgan stallion Amadeus Mozart Ara-Li, participated in the jumping clinic with Level III Coach and CBC horse show commentator, Deanna Phelan of Geary, NB.
Chiropractic Services coming to UPEI
Made possible by Equine Foundation of Canada Atlantic Veterinary College to offer chiropractic services for horses: Equine Foundation of Canada grant provides equipment for new service
(CHARLOTTETOWN, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND): January 29, 2009:
The Atlantic Veterinary College at the University of Prince Edward Island was recently awarded a grant by the Equine Foundation of Canada to support the development of chiropractic services for horses. The new service will mark the first time in Canada that chiropractic training will be offered to doctor of veterinary medicine students.
"Thanks to the generosity of the Equine Foundation of Canada, the Atlantic Veterinary College is able to add a whole new dimension of therapy to its service offerings,"" says Dr. Maggie Coffey, Director of the Atlantic Veterinary College''s Veterinary Teaching Hospital. ""We are eager to provide veterinary chiropractic as a non-invasive treatment modality for animals with symptoms ranging from chronic back pain to peripheral neuropathies."
With the support of the Equine Foundation of Canada, the Atlantic Veterinary College has purchased specialized equipment - including an algometer (an electronic instrument to measure the intensity of local pain) - that is needed to provide chiropractic treatment. Chiropractic treatment is applicable to any horse but the actual need is seen most often in performance horses and at dressage stables. Treatment offerings will begin in February 2009.
The Atlantic Veterinary College at UPEI is committed to excellence and innovation in education, research, and professional services. The college is known around the world for its outstanding educational programs, aggressive research agenda, and being home to more than a dozen specialized research centres that range from veterinary epidemiological research to aquatic species health. The Atlantic Veterinary College''s Veterinary Teaching Hospital is the only full service veterinary hospital in Atlantic Canada.
NBEA - Speaking out on Provincial Veterinary Fee Increases!
The NBEA is aware of the proposed fee increases for services provided by the Provincial Veterinary Clinic in Fredericton. We realize that a severe and unexpected increase in diagnostic and treatment costs for services provided at the Provincial Clinic in Fredericton may affect the ability of some of our members to maintain quality care for their horses.
The NBEA is in discussion with government representatives regarding your concerns. We encourage everyone who is affected by the proposed fee increases to contact their local MLA, the Premier, the Minister of Agriculture and Aquaculture and the Minister of Finance. A list of all government contacts is available at Government Contacts List.
Details on the increases are available, beginning on page 8, at this link: Proposed Fee Increases
These increases (186% at the Fredericton Clinic and an average of 11% for other services) will impact all livestock operations - beef, dairy, hog, - you name it. If you are concerned about the impact this will have on all concerned, please speak out and let the politicians know what your concerns are and WHY it's important.
