May 08, 2007 04:30 AM
Natalma, the broodmare which was bred to Nearctic and produced Northern Dancer, influencing the development of thoroughbred breeding world-wide, and Jack McNiven, one of the leading breeders of standardbreds in Canada, are among the 15 nominations for this year’s election to the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame. The results will be announced May 22.
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Stable Owners Initiative:
The Stable Owners Initiative of the Horse Industry Association of Alberta and Alberta Equestrian Federation is progressing as planned. They will be hosting a planning meeting at the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum in Red Deer, April 11 th 10:30 – 3:30 pm. (more…)
Horse Industry Association of Alberta Teresa van Bryce (403) 948-8521 tvanbryce@albertahorseindustry.caÂ
It was a weekend for horse enthusiasts and professionals, January 12-15, at the Capri Centre in Red Deer, Alberta, with 825 people on hand to take in the 25th anniversary Horse Breeders and Owners Conference. Sixteen speakers from all over North America and one from Holland, came to engage attendees on a diverse range of topics, and 60 equine-related businesses/organizations, who sponsored the event, were available to display and discuss their products and services. (more…)
HORSE INDUSTRY NEWS
JANUARY 2007
Alberta Stable Initiative:
The Alberta Stable Owners Seminar held at the Capri Centre, Red Deer on January 12th 2007, attracted over 300 stable owners and enthusiasts. The participants learned about the value of contracts and agreements for reducing risk from Ester Schwabb of Edmonton. The panel discussion with four of Alberta’s leading stable owners discussing obtaining and retaining clients was the highlight of the afternoon. Linda Connors of Gallop on Stables in Syracuse, New York discussed effective marketing techniques for stables. (more…)
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When importing horses from Alaska that require a veterinary inspection, the importer may be asked to present the horse for veterinary inspection at Dawson Creek, BC (250) 782-5682 as there is no veterinarian service at the Canada/Alaska border.
For information on ports of entry in central and eastern Canada, contact:
Guelph (519) 837-9400
Montreal (514) 283-8888
Moncton (506) 851-7400
For further information on health requirements, contact:
Local Canadian Food Inspection Agency District Office. See the Government of Canada blue pages in the telephone directory.
Prepared by:
Les Burwash
Horse Industry Section
Alberta Agriculture, Food and
Rural Development
Body condition scoring is a method of evaluating body fat in relationship to body musculature. The system developed by Dr. Don Henneke assigns a numerical value from 1 to 9 based on the deposition of fat on horses in the areas of the loin, ribs, tailhead, withers, neck and shoulders (see Figure 1 and Table 1). (more…)
Whenever residents of Alberta are transporting horses it is a requirement under the Alberta Livestock Marketing and Brand Inspection Laws that one of the following documents accompany the animal in transit.
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Alberta Horse Improvement Program:The Light Horse section of the Alberta Horse Improvement Program will be held at the Cow Palace in Olds on September 18, 2006. The program is geared to evaluating young horses as a means of identifying superior individuals and breeding stock within each of the partic athletic ability. (more…)
Meeting commenced at 10.00 AM
Attendees:
Adrienne Waller, Legal Counsel Alberta Beef Producers
Clay Gellhaus, AVMA
Duane Landals, AVMA
Pat Barriage, Executive Director AEF
Bill desBarres, VP Breeds & Industry AEF (more…)
Grande Prairie Horse Seminar:
The Breed Improvement Committee of Horse Racing Alberta will host a horse seminar at Clarkson Hall, Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie, July 20th at 6: 30 pm. The seminar will highlight two highly respected horsemen; one’s a horseman and the other a stable owner that conditions horses for sales. (more…)