NAYRC 2016 - Congrats to BC Riders!!

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Created on Sunday, 31 July 2016 15:52

Written by Susan Smith

HTBC and the BCYR committees would like to send out huge congratulations to our BC girls in the individual 1* NAJYRC competition. Carmen Holmes-Smith with Spartacus to finish with Gold and Tosca Holmes-Smith with Grace O'Malley to finish in 12th , Mia Poppleton, and Madeleine Scott as their valuable grooms. What amazing accomplishments at NAJYRC 2016! Congratulations to the whole team -Sara Sellmer as coach and Maeve Drew as chef dequipe, and of course to proud parents and supporters Nick and Ali Holmes-Smith! Way to go team!!!

Mary Swanson memorial Scholarship and Bursary

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Created on Sunday, 03 July 2016 09:46

Written by Susan Smith

The HTBC Mary Swanson memorial Scholarship and Bursary are offered each year.  Applications will next be accepted in the spring of 2017.

The Educational Scholarship will be awarded to an individual pursuing a post secondary education or continuing education.  This award will assist an individual to further their education and a career

in an equine‐related area.

The Bursary will be awarded to an individual who demonstrates, through their volunteerism, the mission statement of HTBC. The individual will be nominated by a minimum of 2 members of HTBC.

*Applications must be received not later than July 31, 2017. For complete information click here.

Primary Divisions Guideline to Organizers

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Created on Wednesday, 27 January 2016 07:53

Written by Susan Smith

ATTENTION ALL OFFICIALS, ORGANIZERS AND COMPETITORS
Please note there have been changes to the primary division document (Starter & Pre Entry).  Review the updated document to familiarize yourself with the changes taking effect for the 2016 competition season.  Primary Divisions Guideline to Organizers.

Important Information for our members:

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Created on Thursday, 22 January 2015 16:54

Written by Susan Smith

VESICULAR STOMATITIS - Please click on this link for more information.

ATTENTION HTBC TRAILER DRIVERS

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Created on Monday, 01 December 2014 09:16

Written by Susan Smith

Do You Drive a Horse Trailer with horses in it??
Are you aware of the Code 20 Heavy Trailer Endorsement required for Class 4 or 5 Licences holders to drive a trailer (and it's contents) that weighs 4600Kg or more...??  This is an ICBC requirement; so the ramifications of being found faulty (ie: over 4600kg) and not having the appropriate licensing could, at best, mean that you are stopped roadside, not travelling any further. Or worst case scenario, you are in an accident and found to be driving without the appropriate licensing and your insurance is invalid.

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Humane Horse Training

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Created on Saturday, 13 April 2013 16:53

Written by Susan Smith

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN TRAINING YOUR HORSE IN THE MOST HUMANE WAY POSSIBLE, IN WAYS THAT HE CAN UNDERSTAND THE MOST....???
THEN READ ON...!!!
To start, and be very clear, this is not some new "fad training method", or fancy new cult of horse training to follow; this is science based research on how horses learn and is something that everyone who has anything to do with training horses....ie: riders, coaches, parents, vets, farriers etc etc....MUST READ.
  Dr. Andrew McLean is an australian vet/event rider/equine behaviourlist, who has done extensive work on studying just how horses learn.  The basic premises of his work can be found his website encapsulated into a very neat package of 11 articles/30 pages.  I encourage you to print it out, and read it over and over.
www.aebc.com.au , click on Articles, and read down from 1. Pressure Principle
You owe it to your horse to read this material....!!!
submitted by Lynne Larsen

Get High School Credits for Riding!

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Created on Tuesday, 27 March 2012 17:00

Written by Susan Smith

 It's true! Please go to the Young Riders Section for details.