Horse Council BC

12/18/2024

The nomination deadline is approaching! Don't forget to nominate the deserving people you know! https://hcbc.ca/about/hcbc-awards/

12/17/2024

Congratulations to all NCCP instructors and coaches who have taken the pledge to build a safer and more inclusive environment in Canada. Thank you for your hard work and commitment to the equestrian sport and community!

12/16/2024

12/13/2024

EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT! Following a successful sport presentation by the Nanaimo Host Society, the BCSCS Board of Directors approved Equestrian on the list of sports for the Nanaimo 2025 55+ BC Games September 9-13. More information about disciplines and registration coming soon!

12/12/2024

Online Courses Coming Up!
JAN - Intro to Body Condition Scoring
FEB - Gut Health & Colic/Ulcer Prevention
MAR - Horse Behaviour & Safety | Intro to Forage | Sickness Prevention in Horses
APR - Equine First Aid
ON-DEMAND (YOUTH) - Behaviour & Safety | Careers in the Horse World

Education partners: HCBC and

https://hcbc.ca/programseducation/equine-education/equine-guelph/

12/12/2024

Deadlines are fast approaching to apply for several bursaries with Equestrian Canada Équestre!

Are you a NextGen athlete aspiring to compete internationally in Dressage or Para Dressage? Are you an aspiring or established Dressage coach looking to advance your certification? Our bursaries & programs are now taking applications in support of athletes looking for learning opportunities and financial support for international competition, sport science, training, equipment and sport education.

Check your email or head to our website Equestrian.ca and search for “Apply for Grants” and the “Young Horse Development Program” today!

Photo: 2024 Bridging the Gap bursary recipient Calla Gross in training with Lauren Barwick. Credit: Derek Gross.

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Avis aux jeunes athlètes visant les concours internationaux de dressage ou de paradressage, ainsi qu’aux entraîneur(e)s de dressage en quête d’une certification supérieure! Vous pouvez maintenant soumettre votre candidature pour obtenir l’une de nos bourses. Celles-ci sont décernées à des athlètes souhaitant vivre de nouvelles occasions d’apprentissage et obtenir un soutien financier pour la compétition internationale, les sciences du sport, l’entraînement, l’équipement et la formation sportive.

Vérifiez vos courriels ou visitez les pages « Demande de subvention » et « Programme de développement des jeunes chevaux » sur notre site Web canadaequestre.ca.

Calla Gross, bénéficiaire de la bourse Combler l'écart 2024, en entraînement avec Lauren Barwick.

12/12/2024

Let's Talk Regional Parks & Trails! About the Regional Parks & Trails Master Plan Update The Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) is engaging with First Nations, residents, interested parties, and other governments for the update of the 2007 Regional Parks

12/11/2024

REMINDER! The awards nomination deadline is December 30th!

Information, criteria and forms: https://hcbc.ca/about/hcbc-awards/

REMINDER: Do you know someone deserving of recognition for the 2024 HCBC Annual Awards? Don't forget to nominate them! Nomination deadline December 30th 2024.

Information and nomination forms:
https://hcbc.ca/about/hcbc-awards/

12/10/2024

🌟 Why Choose the Cohort Coaching Evaluation? 🌟

Our Cohort format is the most supportive and structured path to becoming an NCCP Instructor/Coach, offering:

✅ Weekly Online Meetings: Get personalized guidance and feedback.
✅ Built-In NCCP Modules: Includes LTED, Planning an Equestrian Practice, and Analyzing Beginner Performance.
✅ Video-Based Evaluations: Showcase your skills at your own pace.

📋 What You Need:
• A facility, 3 riders, and horses.
• Internet, laptop, and a camera (to record your videos).

📣 Open to Instructors and Competition Coaches (English and Western).

🗓️ Registrations close January 5, 2025!

🔗 Details and registration: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/5aba99755dd94417b94286c60b1ec30d

👀 Stay tuned—our Competition Coach Specialist Cohort Pilot opens soon!

12/10/2024

🌟 Become an EC NCCP Competition Coach Specialist! 🌟

Are you ready to take the next step in your coaching journey? Here are three exciting opportunities to join the online Competition Coach Specialist Cohort Pilot:
- Starting January 13, 2025: Mondays at 6 pm EST (French) – https://horsereg.com/ #!/events/16638-cohortes-2024-2025-formation-pnce
- Starting January 21, 2025: Tuesdays at noon EST (English) – https://ontarioequestrian.ca/event/ec-nccp-competition-coach-specialist-certification-cohort/
- Starting January 21, 2025: Tuesdays at 7 pm MST (English) – https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/b38d2729115e4269aa9d18856199562c

Take this opportunity to enhance your coaching skills and inspire the next generation of equestrian athletes. Don’t wait—spaces are limited!

12/05/2024

REMINDER: Do you know someone deserving of recognition for the 2024 HCBC Annual Awards? Don't forget to nominate them! Nomination deadline December 30th 2024.

Information and nomination forms:
https://hcbc.ca/about/hcbc-awards/

12/04/2024

Coming up! Two great Officials Development Clinics.

More information and registration available here: https://hcbc.ca/competitions/officials-clinics/

12/03/2024

The Manage an Equestrian Sport Program teaches Competition Coaches how to effectively manage an equestrian sport program in order to meet the training and competition needs of athletes.
After completing the Manage an Equestrian Sport Program course, you will be able to:
- manage administrative aspects of the program and oversee logistics;
- manage staff’s roles and responsibilities;
- manage camp and tournament finances and travel; and
- report on athlete progress throughout program.
The Manage an Equestrian Sport Program course is a half day course.

Certification Contexts: Competition-Coach, Competition Coach Specialist

12/02/2024

15% OFF HCBC MERCH IN THE HCBC ONLINE STORE ON NOW!

Today only, 15% off all HCBC Merch at https://store.hcbc.ca/

12/01/2024

Don't forget the HCBC Store is having a major sale! Sale ends tomorrow! https://store.hcbc.ca/

*Equestrian Canada Manuals excluded from sale

11/29/2024

On now till Monday! Don't miss this huge sale in the HCBC Online Store! https://store.hcbc.ca/

*Equestrian Canada Learn to Ride Manuals excluded from sale

11/27/2024

Do you know someone deserving of recognition for the 2024 HCBC Annual Awards? Don't forget to nominate them! Nomination deadline December 30th 2024.

Information and nomination forms:
https://hcbc.ca/about/hcbc-awards/

11/25/2024

A great learning opportunity!

Exciting news! We have launched a brand new webinar series available to everyone, "Exploring Equitation Science", and to kick it off with a special introduction for our members featuring the legendary Dr. Andrew McLean!

In this chat with our members, Dr. McLean will share his thoughts on where equitation science stands today and set the stage for an exciting series of webinars featuring expert speakers from around the world.

This session is the perfect way to get inspired and ready for the insights to come, along with the opportunity for our members to ask burning questions to one of the equitation science pioneers—don’t miss it!

Thursday 9pm GMT (members only) RSVP: https://www.equitationscience.com/products/communities/theinternationalsocietyforequitationsciencecommunity/meetup/102171dc-476c-4d9b-bf22-f76296910a0a

Read more about the webinar series: https://www.equitationscience.com/webinars