The Prince George Horse Society

03/09/2025

Random Fact of the Day: In 1944, Danish horseback rider Lis Hartel contracted polio while pregnant. Although the illness left her almost totally paralyzed, she gave birth to a healthy baby girl. She also kept training for her event—equestrian dressage. By 1947, she was riding again, even though she couldn't use the muscles below her knees. Despite needing help mounting and dismounting her horse, she competed for Denmark at the 1952 Games, winning a silver medal in a sport that was almost entirely dominated by men. In an indelible image of Olympic sportsmanship, Swedish gold medalist Henri Saint Cyr helped Hartel onto the platform at the awards ceremony. In the following years, Hartel kept on riding and won another silver at the 1956 Games.⁠

Source: Mental Floss.
Photo credit: Terry Fincher Stringer via Getty Images.

Random Fact of the Day: In 1944, Danish horseback rider Lis Hartel contracted polio while pregnant. Although the illness left her almost totally paralyzed, she gave birth to a healthy baby girl. She also kept training for her event—equestrian dressage. By 1947, she was riding again, even though she couldn't use the muscles below her knees. Despite needing help mounting and dismounting her horse, she competed for Denmark at the 1952 Games, winning a silver medal in a sport that was almost entirely dominated by men. In an indelible image of Olympic sportsmanship, Swedish gold medalist Henri Saint Cyr helped Hartel onto the platform at the awards ceremony. In the following years, Hartel kept on riding and won another silver at the 1956 Games.⁠



Source: Mental Floss.

Photo credit: Terry Fincher Stringer via Getty Images.

03/08/2025

03/07/2025

UPDATE TO THE UPDATE!!!!
The restriction has been lifted.
The horse that we were concerned about has tested negative again!
The vet has allowed them out of quarantine.
Excellent news for everyone!
Thank you all for your patience and understanding, this was as difficult for us as well as all of you and we sure do respect and appreciate you!

*******UPDATE*******
The test results were negative; however, the vet wishes to be cautious and test again this coming Friday, March 7th.
*The restriction will remain in effect until then*
I will provide an additional update on Friday, once we hear back from the vet.
Thank you for you patience and understanding.

Update on EHV-1 Virus Exposure at the Agriplex
Facility Status and Recommendations

Current Situation
At the Agriplex, we currently have two horses that have been exposed to the EHV-1 virus. Both horses are asymptomatic and have been quarantined. They are being monitored closely to ensure their health and safety.

Precautionary Measures
Initially, we canceled drop-in riding for today, February 28th, until we received recommendations from our local veterinarians. Riders who were scheduled for drop-in riding were notified yesterday about the cancellation.

Current Status & Facility Temporary Measure for Health & Safety
As neither horse is showing any signs of the virus, we have made the following decision:
• to allow drop-in riding to continue with proof of vaccination only until Tuesday, March 4th at which time we will reassess and provide an update.
• All events can continue with the stipulation that the hitching post areas be sprayed down with disinfectant before leaving the facility.

We will keep providing updates on the condition of both horses and post any changes as they occur.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we manage this situation. Your safety and the well-being of all horses at the Agriplex remain our top priority.

03/05/2025

Congratulations Azy and Mickey!
We're proud of you!
Head on over to the Citizen to read the article.

03/05/2025

Yep!! 😂😂

03/05/2025

So awesome, Congratulations Azy! We're so proud of you!

Prince George horseback rider Azlyn Ryan, 16, reached dressage greatness in BC last season.

03/05/2025

WOW!! Way to go Azy! So awesome!

Prince George horseback rider Azlyn Ryan, 16, reached dressage greatness in BC last season.

03/05/2025

UPDATE TO THE UPDATE!!!!
The restriction has been lifted.
The horse that we were concerned about has tested negative again!
The vet has allowed them out of quarantine.
Excellent news for everyone!
Thank you all for your patience and understanding, this was difficult for us as well as all of you and we sure do respect and appreciate you!

*******UPDATE*******
The test results were negative; however, the vet wishes to be cautious and test again this coming Friday, March 7th.
*The restriction will remain in effect until then*
I will provide an additional update on Friday, once we hear back from the vet.
Thank you for you patience and understanding.

Update on EHV-1 Virus Exposure at the Agriplex
Facility Status and Recommendations

Current Situation
At the Agriplex, we currently have two horses that have been exposed to the EHV-1 virus. Both horses are asymptomatic and have been quarantined. They are being monitored closely to ensure their health and safety.

Precautionary Measures
Initially, we canceled drop-in riding for today, February 28th, until we received recommendations from our local veterinarians. Riders who were scheduled for drop-in riding were notified yesterday about the cancellation.

Current Status & Facility Temporary Measure for Health & Safety
As neither horse is showing any signs of the virus, we have made the following decision:
• to allow drop-in riding to continue with proof of vaccination only until Tuesday, March 4th at which time we will reassess and provide an update.
• All events can continue with the stipulation that the hitching post areas be sprayed down with disinfectant before leaving the facility.

We will keep providing updates on the condition of both horses and post any changes as they occur.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we manage this situation. Your safety and the well-being of all horses at the Agriplex remain our top priority.
Please contact me regarding riding passes.

03/03/2025

If you love all things HORSE 🐎feel free to come out to the Western Weekend and watch some cattle sorting on Saturday, April 5th from 3 - 7PM at the PG Agriplex! We couldn't do it without our Silver Sponsors: Kawano Farms Snapshow Photography Northern Acreage Supply Ltd. Brian Griffith Ranch and Training Stables and Skeans Pneumatic & Automation Solutions.❤❤❤

03/03/2025

03/01/2025

*******UPDATE*******
The test results were negative; however, the vet wishes to be cautious and test again this coming Friday, March 7th.
*The restriction will remain in effect until then*
I will provide an additional update on Friday, once we hear back from the vet.
Thank you for you patience and understanding.

Update on EHV-1 Virus Exposure at the Agriplex
Facility Status and Recommendations

Current Situation
At the Agriplex, we currently have two horses that have been exposed to the EHV-1 virus. Both horses are asymptomatic and have been quarantined. They are being monitored closely to ensure their health and safety.

Precautionary Measures
Initially, we canceled drop-in riding for today, February 28th, until we received recommendations from our local veterinarians. Riders who were scheduled for drop-in riding were notified yesterday about the cancellation.

Current Status & Facility Temporary Measure for Health & Safety
As neither horse is showing any signs of the virus, we have made the following decision:
• to allow drop-in riding to continue with proof of vaccination only until Tuesday, March 4th at which time we will reassess and provide an update.
• All events can continue with the stipulation that the hitching post areas be sprayed down with disinfectant before leaving the facility.

We will keep providing updates on the condition of both horses and post any changes as they occur.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we manage this situation. Your safety and the well-being of all horses at the Agriplex remain our top priority.
Please contact me regarding riding passes.

02/28/2025

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