International & National

Town of Beaverlodge Says Nay to Banning Horses

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June 14, 2018

June 14, 2018 - Town council in Beaverlodge, Alberta has turned down proposed changes to a bylaw that would have banned horses from that community. Changes to the Beaverlodge Animal Licensing and Control Bylaw would have allowed horses currently owned to be grandfathered in, with new horses allowed on land zoned for agriculture.

Six Horses Perish in Ontario Barn Fire

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June 14, 2018

An early morning fire near Erin, Ontario, on Wednesday, June 13, 2018, has claimed the lives of six draft horses and completely destroyed their barn along with equipment. Wellington OPP report that a mare, a foal, and four yearlings perished in the blaze, and the barn was completely destroyed.

Peterborough Woman Charged with 33 Counts of Animal Cruelty

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June 14, 2018

On June 11, 2018, the Ontario SPCA announced that a 56-year-old woman from Peterborough, Ontario has been charged with 33 counts of animal cruelty under the Ontario SPCA Act following an investigation into the treatment of horses, sheep and dogs in her care.

New Century Club Member from Vancouver Island, BC

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June 14, 2018

On June 10, 2018, Berit Turner riding Swallowfield Eno Hilaire rode a First Level Test 3 at the Victoria-Saanich CADORA Horse Council competition, held at the Saanich Fairgrounds to become the third member of this CADORA club to be honoured as a member of the Century Club.

Celebrated Trainer Accused of Sexual Assault Years After His Death

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June 13, 2018

On June 11, 2018, at a special meeting of the board of the Show Jumping Hall of Fame, the Board of Directors voted to remove Jimmy Williams as an inductee.

$50,000 Available to Researchers Investigating the Therapeutic Effects of Horses on Humans

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June 12, 2018

Horses and Humans Research Foundation (HHRF) announces an open call for proposals to investigate the therapeutic effects of horses on humans. The Foundation’s broad research agenda includes basic research as well as clinical studies that will ultimately impact physical and mental health and quality of life for those engaged in equine-assisted activities/therapies (EAA/T).

CFIA Requests Public Feedback on Proposed National EIA Program

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June 12, 2018

As a result of the number of positive Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) cases recently diagnosed across Canada, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is proposing a new National EIA Disease Control Program, and is seeking public feedback by the deadline of June 30, 2018.