About Equestrian canada
Equestrian Canada: Promoting and Developing Horse Sport in Canada
Equestrian Canada is a non-profit organization that represents, promotes, and develops horse sport and interests in Canada. The organization was founded in 1977 as the Canadian Equestrian Federation (CEF) and later rebranded as Equestrian Canada (EC) in 2015. EC is recognized by the Government of Canada, the International Equestrian Federation (FEI), and other national equestrian organizations worldwide.
EC's mission is to provide leadership, support, and resources to develop equestrian sport at all levels from grassroots to high performance. The organization works closely with its provincial/territorial partners, breed associations, clubs, coaches, officials, athletes, volunteers, sponsors/donors/funders to achieve its goals.
EC offers a wide range of programs and services for riders of all ages and disciplines including dressage, jumping/hunter/equitation (JHE), eventing/cross-country (XC), para-equestrian/dressage/jumping/eventing/driving/vaulting/reining/endurance/mounted games/showmanship/trail riding/western pleasure/halter/breeding/other breeds & disciplines. EC also provides education/training/certification for coaches/instructors/trainers/judges/stewards/course designers/technical delegates/volunteers.
EC's high-performance program supports Canadian athletes who compete internationally at major events such as the Olympic Games/Paralympic Games/Pan American Games/Commonwealth Games/WEG/Nations Cup/Finals/etc. EC also hosts national championships/shows/camps/seminars/conferences/webinars/social media/live streaming/etc.
EC's governance structure includes a Board of Directors elected by members from across the country; standing committees/task forces/ad hoc committees/subcommittees working on various issues; staff based at EC office in Ottawa/on remote locations; volunteers serving on EC committees/boards/panels/juries/etc.
EC's values include excellence, integrity, respect, inclusiveness, collaboration, innovation. EC's vision is to be a world-class equestrian organization that inspires and empowers Canadians to achieve their equestrian dreams.
EC's website (www.equestrian.ca) provides a wealth of information/resources for anyone interested in horse sport in Canada. The website features news/articles/blogs/videos/photos/podcasts about EC activities and achievements; profiles/interviews/features of Canadian riders/coaches/officials/volunteers/sponsors/donors/funders; rules/regulations/forms/policies/procedures/guidelines for various aspects of horse sport; directories/maps/calendars of events/clubs/facilities/services/products; job/volunteer opportunities/career development resources; links to other equestrian organizations/websites/social media platforms.
EC also has a strong presence on social media platforms such as Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/Youtube/Snapchat/Pinterest/Tiktok/etc. where it engages with its followers/fans/subscribers by sharing interesting/informative/entertaining content related to horse sport in Canada and beyond.
In conclusion, Equestrian Canada is the national governing body for horse sport in Canada that plays a vital role in promoting and developing this wonderful activity that brings together humans and horses. Whether you are a beginner or an elite athlete, an enthusiast or a professional, there is something for everyone at Equestrian Canada. Join us today and let us share your passion!
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