By Jocelyn Adams Plasman

ARE YOU A 2023 HORSE COUNCIL BC MEMBER?

If not, renew or join today!

Your 2022 membership and insurance has expired.

There are several ways to renew:

• Contact the office at 1-800-345-8055 or 604-856-4304 and renew over the phone with a credit card.
• Online 
• Come into the office. We would love to see you!

HORSEPLAY IS HERE! 

We are excited to announce our NEW recreational program that allows members to record their horse activity hours and to be entered into draws to win prizes! We are excited to partner with amazing BC-based online equine businesses for monthly, quarterly, and yearly gift card draws!

Go to our website to learn more about this exciting new program 

Get started today by downloading the app by searching “Horseplay Wisebox” on the App Store or Google Play to get started. Also available online at horseplay.app if you don’t have access to a mobile device.

There are tons of great prizes to be won, including:

Horse Play Program Prizes

Monthly — Adult

• 5 x $20 GC to online BC-based equine business partner
• 10 x 10% off coupon codes to HCBC store
• 5 x 25% off coupon codes to HCBC store

Monthly — Youth

• 5 x $20 GC to online BC-based equine business partner
• 10 x 10% off coupon codes to HCBC store
• 5 x 25% off coupon codes to HCBC store

Quarterly — Adult

• Learn 4 x $100 to HCBC Bookstore
• Horsemanship 4 x $100 GC to online BC-based equine business partner
• Play 4 x $79.99 USD Equus Film Channel membership

Quarterly — Youth

• Learn 4 x $100 to HCBC Bookstore
• Horsemanship 4 x $100 GC to online BC-based equine business partner
• Play 4 x $79.99 USD Equus Film Channel membership

Yearly — Adult

• $500 GC to online BC-based equine business partner

Yearly — Youth

• PIVO smartphone mount standard pack
• $250 GC to online BC-based equine business partner

NOTE: HCBC Bookstore coupon codes will expire 3 months from the date emailed to you.

55+ GAMES

It seems like we just celebrated the Games in 2022, and now the Abbotsford 55+ BC Games Host Society has officially announced the sport package for 2023. The Abbotsford 2023 55+ BC Games will be held August 22-26, and will see 29 sports and activities offered for the more than 3500 participants. The 55+ BC Games are an important part of the BC sport system and the largest annual multi-sport gathering event in the province. The Games offer the opportunity to celebrate sport and active living with other participants from across the province and experience the hospitality of the Host City.

Each year the Games attract approximately 3500 participants and require approximately 1,200 volunteers to stage and deliver the event in the host community.

Participant registration for the 2023 Abbotsford 55+ BC Games will open March 1. For more information, click here. 

HCBC has started planning and organizing for the 2023 55+ Games. The host community will be Abbotsford, BC but due to lack of a suitable venue, the Equestrian Competition will take place at Maple Ridge Equi Sport Centre August 22–26.

Watch for important announcements coming soon regarding which disciplines will be included, as well as the naming and introduction of the Sport Chair and Discipline Chairs for the Equestrian Competition.

Main Photo: iStock/Groomee