Horse Week 2004

Canada Celebrates the Horse

February 6, 2004, Richmond, British Columbia ---Today Equine Canada and all Provincial Associations kicked off 'Horse Week 2004' at the annual Equine Canada Convention in Richmond, BC. This year 'Horse Week' will be celebrated from May 31 to June 6 and will involve a series of fun and informative activities to celebrate Canada's thriving equine industry.

Dr. Edward Kendall, Equine Canada President said, "Horse Week has been developed to support a number of important Equine Canada and Provincial Association objectives. Raising awareness for equine activities, providing a fun and enjoyable experience for the equine community, creating an industry-wide promotional opportunity, and increasing the understanding of who Equine Canada and the Provincial Associations are all important priorities."

Don Adams, Equine Canada Executive Director remarked, "Horse Week is one of our most important cross-Canada initiatives. While activities will vary across the country during the week, all horse disciplines are teaming up to celebrate and profile the value of our relationships with Horses in Canada."

Planned 'Horse Week' activities include regional and national events, Ride & Drive Day on June 6 with celebrations happening across Canada, and a national Kids Contest. The Horse Week poster, highlighting local events, will be displayed across the country.

Click here to find out about Equine Canada Ride & Drive Day

Equine Canada encourages individuals, groups and businesses to participate in planned activities and to create their own events for enjoyment and to meet their particular objectives. Horse Week activity organizers will be able to register their "official" Horse Week event or activity on the Equine Canada and Provincial Association web sites. Those registering their event will receive Horse Week 2004 buttons for all participants.

Equine Canada is a member-based association that represents, promotes and services Canada's equine community and industry. Its core sport activity is supported by focused programs in equine health and welfare, education and safety, recreation, governance and marketing, representation and communication. Equine Canada is recognized by Sport Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, the International Equestrian Federation (FEI), the Canadian Olympic Committee and Canadian Coaching Association of Canada as the national organization representing equestrian sport and equine interests in Canada.

Equine Canada's Horse Week has been made possible by generosity the following sponsors:

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