Participant registration for the Nanaimo 2025 55+ BC Games now open; Why have a Horse Council BC Provincial Rules Official (PRO) at your competition? HCBC and Acera Insurance expand partnership to support coaching excellence and educational opportunities for BC members.

Ottawa, ON (Canada), 20 May, 2025 — Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, Police Service Board Vice Chair Marty Carr, and Chief Eric Stubbs officially introduced the new Ottawa Police Mounted Unit. This launch of the Unit marks an important step in enhancing public safety and operational efficiency, reflecting the commitment of the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) to improving community engagement and meeting diverse policing needs across the city.

For those of us entering our “golden years,” continuing to ride horses brings both joy and new challenges. While galloping across fields was once exhilarating, at 70-plus it becomes risky. Age brings arthritis, osteoporosis, and muscle loss, all of which affect balance, strength, and reaction time — critical elements in any equestrian discipline, including dressage.