Regional

Equine Industry Symposium 2018

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November 9, 2018

Focus on Professionalism and Standards - On October 27, the University of Guelph held its third annual Equine Industry Symposium in which horse enthusiasts from all backgrounds in the industry set their sights on issues in our highly diverse $19 billion industry. The symposium was organized by Equine Management students in the Bachelor of Bio-Resource Management degree at the University of Guelph, and they chose professionalism and standards as the focus of a community-wide discussion for the day-long event.

HCBC’s Community Talks Travelling Road Show Coming to Victoria November 18th

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October 26, 2018

The Horse Council BC Community Talks Travelling Road Show Equine Education Summit is making its way to the beautiful Brentwood Bay Resort and Spa on Vancouver Island, on November 18th, for a fun day of learning from expert speakers.

34th Annual SAVT Conference Coming Soon

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October 1, 2018

November 2 – 4, 2018, Saskatoon, SK - Saskatchewan Association of Veterinary Technologists - The 34th Annual Saskatchewan Association of Veterinary Technologists' Conference will take place November 2 to 4, 2018, at the Saskatoon Inn and the Western College of Veterinary Medicine. We are excited to host Registered Veterinary Technologists (RVTs) and those dedicated to animals and veterinary medicine from throughout Canada and the United States, and focus on animal wellness and welfare. Our conference is one of the only conferences specifically geared towards RVTs and the crucial work that they do. This weekend is vital to the continued development of RVTs.

Atlantic Canada Equestrian Championships in Dressage

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October 1, 2018

Two days of intense competition saw riders from New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island sharing in the spoils at the 2018 Atlantic Canada Equestrian (ACE) Championships in Dressage. Each province fielded a Long Term Equestrian Development (LTED) program throughout the spring and summer through which teams and individual competitors prepared for the final event.

Major Gift Establishes W.A. Ranches at University of Calgary

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October 1, 2018

$44-million gift from Anderson-Chisholm family will transform veterinary education and research - Research at W.A. Ranches in southern Alberta will include the development of evidence-based educational and community programs that will improve animal care and welfare, enhance the livestock industry, and inform the public.

Expanding University of Calgary Veterinary Program

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September 28, 2018

The Alberta government is investing in the University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (UCVM) to help meet the increasing demand for veterinarians across the province.

The GLOW SLOT, 4D & Charity Barrel Race Event

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August 31, 2018

September 6-9, 2018 - The Glow Slot, 4D & Charity Barrel Racing Event is Canada’s largest annual barrel racing event of its kind. British Columbia’s first-ever 100% payback, 4D Equal Payout Slot Race offers 250 slots for $250 each to barrel racers from all over BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Washington, Oregon, and Montana the chance to run for $62,500. Plus, over $120,000 in prizes, awards and vouchers are up for grabs.