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| November 25, 2009 |
For Immediate Release |
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BC's Best...
Celebrating Equine Achievements
The 29th Annual Horse Council BC Awards Banquet was a HUGE success drawing in record high attendance of over 150 equine enthusiasts representing both sport and recreation!
The Banquet, held on Saturday, November 21st at Hazelmere Country Club in Surrey, BC, was the social event of the year full of fun, entertainment and social networking.
Horse Council BC was honored to have the following special guests in attendance:
Deputy Mayor, Kim Richter
Mike Gallagher, President, Equine Canada Board of Directors
Richard Mongeau, Executive Director, Federation Equestre du Quebec
Chester Gillan, Chair, PEI Board of Directors
Bob Miller, General Manager, Owner Identification Inc.
Sherman Olson, Honorary Member of Horse Council BC
Thank-you to Byron James, JRFM On-Air Personality, who was our fabulous Emcee for the evening, as well as to Karen Lee Batten and her band for putting on an outstanding live performance that had our guests dancing the night away.
The purpose of the Horse Council BC Annual Awards Banquet is to bring equine enthusiasts together for an evening to honor individuals that have made outstanding contributions to BC's equine community.
Congratulations to the following award winners:
Lifetime Achievement
Jacqui Oldham, Langley, BC
Horse Industry Professional of the Year
Ali Buchanan, Abbotsford, BC
Bob James Award
Sharon Hall, Aldergrove, BC
Coach of the Year
Nikki Ayers, Surrey, BC
Athlete of the Year
Stephanie Rhodes-Bosch, Summerland, BC
Horse Person of the Year
Randy Brodoway, 100 Mile House, BC
Horse of the Year
Dakota Sunrise, Rosedale, BC
Alf Fletcher Youth Sportsmanship
Nina Sylvester
2009 Best Show
Hot August Hooves Trophy Show
Special Thank-you to our...
Event Sponsors
Adeline Halverson HCBC Zone 6
Bates Tack Shop HCBC Zone 7
BC Carriage Driving Society HCBC Zone 8
BC Lotteries HorsePlay Clothing
Bethrie Video Horse Source Memorabilia
Cariboo Outback Hour Glass Studio Ltd
Chameleon Arts & Hair Design James Town Clinic
Delta Grand Okanagan Jonathan Field
Delta Vancouver Airport Maureen Walters
Donna King Nurtural Bridle
Everett House B & B Pureform
Fraser Downs Racetrack & Casino The Falls
Gaitpost The Horse Barn
Greenhawk Langley The Mane Event
Hari Om Yoga TR Designs
HCBC Zone 1
HCBC Zone 2
HCBC Zone 4
Thank you to everyone who attended the 29th Annual Horse Council BC Awards Banquet your support was much appreciated and we look forward to seeing you all again next year.
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About Horse Council BC
Horse Council BC is a member service organization committed to working together on behalf of the equine interests of our members. Representing horse enthusiasts in BC, we collaborate with individuals, businesses, industry professionals, and government to strengthen communication, education, and safety. We strive to preserve and enhance equestrian use of public lands and to promote and foster participation in all varieties of equine activity.
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Contact Info:
Horse Council BC
27336 Fraser Hwy
Aldergrove, BC V4W 3N5
Phone: 604-856-4304 or 1-800-345-8055
Fax: 604-856-4302
www.hcbc.ca |
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Horse Council BC gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Province of British Columbia through the Ministry of Healthy Living and Sport.
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