OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2010 THE RIDER/ 5 Six Provincial Equestrian Sport Organizations Resign from Equine Canada
MONTREAL, Sept. 22 /CNW Tel- bec/ - The provincial equestrian asso- ciations of Alberta, Saskatchewan, Quebec, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador have taken the unprece- dented step of resigning as members of the national sport organization, Equine Canada.
The group of six organizations has been negotiating with Equine Canada for nearly two years with
Of more importance, the group has urged Equine Canada to address the seriously-flawed structure of the national organization, which histori-
respect to Equine Canada’s self-pro- fessed reform agenda. The national body has been seeking to raise close to $1,000,000 in additional annual revenues by instituting new fees that the provincial organizations believe are illegal under current Equine Canada regulations.
cally has resulted in the under-repre- sentation of provinces in Equine Canada affairs, a consistent encroachment into provincial affairs, and an inability to develop and implement an effective strategic plan for the organization.
Equine Canada brought an unceremonious end to the latest round of discussions by refusing to submit the dispute to mediation under the supervision of the Sport
Agricultural Show Facilities Open House
The Ancaster Agricultural Society has announced that they will be hosting an Open House for their Agricultural Facilities on Sunday Nov. 21st from 1-4. All are welcome to attend and enjoy a chicken bbq com- pliments of the Ancaster Agricul- tural Society.
The facility includes a 140’ x 220’ show arena which features a 100 x 220 sand ring and an indoor wash rack. Sixty stalls are housed in two buildings within close prox-
imity to the Show Arena. This site also has 4 outside rings with dimensions from 120’ x 250’ to 120’ x 400’, the largest of these rings can also host night shows as
it is well lit and has seating avail- ability around the perimeter. The Ancaster Fairgrounds is conveniently located just off the 403 between Hamilton & Brant- ford at exit 55 (Copetown) with lots of accessible parking on the grounds.
Please
RSVP if you are available to attend at 905 648-6198 or kathy@ancast-
erfair.ca
Phone: (519) 268-2050 email:
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Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada. Equine Canada’s consistent refusal to discuss issues of concern to the provinces until the provinces agreed to what amounts to more than an 800% increase in revenues from provincial orga- nization members lead to the decision of these provinces to resign.
torial member organizations in Equine Canada, and collectively more than 30,000 individual horse enthusiasts nationwide, as well as hundreds of clubs and organizations involved in the horse industry.
The six organizations represent more than half of the provincial and terri-
For further information: Representative, Group of Six Claire Milton 902-527-0048
Ancaster Fairgrounds
Agricultural Show Facilities Open House
Sunday, November 21st 1 – 4 p.m. Come out and see what we have to offer your organization for the 2011 & 2012 show seasons. Chicken BBQ provided. RSVP appreciated to (905) 648-6198
100 Acre First Class Agricultural Show Facilities Book your next event at this easily accessible facility!
630 Trinity Rd, Ancaster 905-648-6198 •
www.ancasterfair.ca
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