September is here already! This year seems to have just flown by.
Our membership renewal system opened this month so take advantage of it and renew your membership for 2015 early! In this issue, get the low-down on what happened at Horse Day at the PNE (and see all the photos!). Also, we're trying something new with our "Ask The Insurance Guy" webinar, you'll have to scroll down to get all the info on that. We've also included all the information you need about our Back to School programs we run for equestrian kids in elementary school to high school and beyond! See you in October, happy riding!
Regards,
The HCBC Team
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 Director At Large
| Horse Council BC would like to congratulate Gary Patterson who was elected by acclamation as an HCBC Director At Large.
Congratulations Gary!
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Featured Book of the Month
Modern Eventing with Phillip Dutton
By Phillip Dutton with Amber Heintzberger
This fabulously illustrated book covers training, conditioning, and competing in all three phases of events: dressage, cross-country, and show jumping. In addition, Dutton includes full chapters describing the special needs of the event horse, with tips and advice from the top experts who make up his internationally respected eventing team- his groom, his farrier, and his veterinarian. You'll find guidance in everything from daily maintenance to braiding and turnout, and from hoof care and studs to common health issues and "vet box" care of your horse during competitions.
With tips for finding the right event prospect, whatever your level of experience, as well as Dutton's own schooling exercises, both on the flat and over fences, the book promises to give you the leg up you need for a safe and confident start in the sport.
Available through the HCBC Bookstore for $43.95
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2015 Membership Renewals are Live!
Starting September 1st, 2014 you can renew your Horse Council BC membership for 2015!
Did you know that if you renew early (before January 1st) your membership cost for the year works out to only about 15¢ per day? It pays to renew early!
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Horse Day 2014
Wow! What an amazing day!
HCBC had a spectacular time on August 20th during Horse Day 2014. With over 115 volunteers and 55 horses we rocked the Agrodome at the PNE! Fair-goers once again got to experience the thrill of wandering through a barn full of horses, and the Horse Day Extravaganza was definitely a sight to see.
Thank you to all of our volunteers who made this event such a success!
To see who participated, what went on, and all the great photos - check out our Horse Day 2014 webpage.
In the Photo: Mission Horse Club barrel racers,
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Back To School!
 Horse Council BC offers a variety of equestrian programs for kids in elementary school and high school!
Check out the following great programs to help earn extra credits, achievements, and rider levels.
High School Equestrian Achievement Recognition Program
High School Credits Program
Not in school but want to join in on all the educational fun? These educational tools are open to everyone!
Learn To Ride English Levels 1 - 8 Learn To Ride Western Levels 1 - 4 Free Online Courses for HCBC Members Bookstore |
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Ask The Insurance Guy Webinar!
 Horse Council BC in partnership with Mike King from Capri Insurance are bringing you a series of Webinars all about the insurance side of Horse Council BC and horses in general!
The first session is all about the basic insurance that comes with an individual or family HCBC membership! Mike King will be there to explain the details and answer all of your questions!
The great part? It's a webinar so you can attend from your computer at home, no travel needed!
When: September 30, 2014
Time: 7:00pm
Register: Register For Session 1
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Canadian Interprovincial Equestrian Championships - Team BC Announcement! 
Stay tuned to the CIEC page for the 2014 Team BC announcement on Friday, September 5, 2014. |
BC Sports Hall of Fame
 Do you know a British Columbian who has accomplished sporting greatness? The BC Sports Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for 2015 until October 1, 2014.
The BC Sports Hall of Fame preserves and honours BC's sport heritage by recognizing extraordinary achievements in sport. All nominees must have attained a high level of excellence at a senior level of competition and have brought honour to BC sport through their passion, commitment and dedication to sport. Nomination Forms can be downloaded from here where you will also find a complete list of all BC Sports Hall of Famers. Categories for consideration: Athlete, Builder, Pioneers, Media, Team, and WAC Bennett. Please note: full selection criteria can be found on the nomination form. See the complete list of BC Sports Hall of Famers!
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BC Ministry of Finance Society Act
The Ministry of Finance is currently reviewing the Society Act to modernize and update the statute that provides rules for the incorporation and governance of not-for-profit organizations in B.C. The deadline for feedback is October 15, 2014.
http://www.fin.gov.bc.ca/pld/fcsp/society_act_discussion.htm
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Environmental Farm Plan Workshop
 The Langley Sustainable Agriculture Foundation (LSAF)is hosting a workshop on the Environmental Farm Plan Program − a multi-government initiative that helps growers and producers upgrade their farms to offer the kinds of products consumers want: Locally grown by farmers who care for the environment and who strive to farm sustainably.
The Environmental Farm Plan Program:
- Offers no-cost consultation with an EFP Program Planning Advisor
- Offers cost-sharing incentives to help eliminate or reduce any identified environmental risks
- Is totally voluntary
- Is strictly confidential
Workshop speakers include EFP specialists as well as farmers who have gone through the program.
DATE: Saturday, September 20, 2014 TIME: 9 a.m. - noon PLACE: Langley Events Centre, 7888 200 St., Langley, B.C. The workshop is free but reservations are mandatory. For more information or to reserve, please email langleyagriculture@gmail.com Deadline for reservations is Friday, Sept. 12.
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Referral Credits Program is Over
This program was initially off to a great start, but over the years became difficult to maintain and never reached the popularity we were hoping for it.
Thanks to everyone who participated! Any credits earned in 2014 will be used on 2015 memberships. |
Around The Province...
We love the photos we received from the Dogwood Donkey Show at the Agri-Fair in Abbotsford! They all looked like they had a great time!
We ♥ Donkeys!
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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.
 
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Horse Council BC Office
27336 Fraser Hwy / Aldergrove, V4W 3N5 / TF 1-800-345-8055
www.hcbc.ca
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