Horse Welfare Alerts and Notices
When important notices are received from the Canadian Animal Health Surveillance System or the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) regarding national and infectious diseases affecting horses, it sends communications to the equestrian community and the media. To receive these notices, subscribe here .
Equestrian Canada has a wealth of Horse Industry and Welfare information on its website. Please take some time to visit their site and learn as much as you can about horse welfare. Horse Welfare Alliance of Canada - purpose is the dissemination of accurate information related to the Canadian horse industry to horse owners and the general public. Department of Agriculture Regional Office Information and contacts - purpose is to provide access to farm owners on programs and services offered through this department.
NS Emergency Management Office (EMO) Facebook page - purpose is to provide current information on community/provincial emergencies such as extreme ...
Welcome to the Equestrian NS Equine Directory!
Equestrian NS is pleased to provide you with a list of Equine Businesses and Companies via our On-line Equine Directory. The Directory links are found on the left side bar of this page.
To be added to the Equestrian NS Equine Directory please download the Equine Directory Profile Form here and submit it to the Equestrian NS Office. If you have any questions please email [email protected] . There are two profile options for the Equine Directory: Basic Listing (Free) and Extended Profile Listing (Annual Fee). The details of what is included for each listing option is listed on the Equine Directory Profile Form . Equine Directory Disclaimer
The information in our directory is supplied by the individuals and associations. Listings in the directory are provided for informational purposes and not as a endorsement by Equestrian NS.
Individuals and associations are asked to update the information as it changes as well as notify the ...
For best results, First Name, Last Name and Personal Email must be a perfect match with what is in the database.
Questions? Contact the office.
We have opportunities for members and equine related groups to advertise to Equestrian NS members.
Equine Directory Profile
This listing on our website provides two options: Basic Profile (free) or Enhanced Profile (annual fee). The Basic Profile allows for specific information to be posted while the enhanced profile includes more information including a logo or picture. Profiles can be listed in multiple categories related to the organization's programs/services. To access this option, complete the Equine Directory Profile Form and submit it to our office by email, fax, or mail.
Advertising in our E-newsletters
This ad space reaches over 3000 members and provides two options for ad space: Header Banner Ad or Side Banner Ad. We are flexible with the schedule allowing for weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or other intervals.
Advertising in our annual report
This report is sent to all members in September and provides many options from business card size ads to full page ...
Welcome to the Equestrian NS Equine Directory!
We are pleased to provide a list of Equine Businesses/Service Providers via our Equine Directory. You can search the listing by category, city, or region of the province using the drop down menus below.
To be added to our Equine Directory please download the Equine Directory Profile Form here and submit it to our office. Please see form for more details. If you have any questions please email [email protected] .
Equine Directory Disclaimer: The information in our directory is supplied by the individuals/associations. Directory listings are provided for informational purposes and not as an endorsement by Equestrian NS. Individuals and associations are asked to update the information as it changes as well as notify us if they should be removed from the directory.
2023/24 Equestrian NS Board of Directors
President : Krista (Kris) Foley [email protected]
Vice President : Katarin MacLeod
Treasurer : Barbie Lewis
Secretary : Val McDermott
Director of Recreation :
Adrienne Smith
Director of Education :
Krista (Kris) Foley
Director of Competitions :
Lesley Langley
Director of Clubs:
Melissa MacDonald
Director of Industry :
Barbie Lewis
Directors-at-Large :
Val McDermott
Kim Fortin
Kate Howarth
Katarin MacLeod
Mary-Clare McLaren
Andy Woolaver Equestrian NS Committees
If you are interested in volunteering your time on one or more of our Committees listed below, please complete the Committee Interest Form and submit it to the our Office. -Marketing Committee
-Para-Equestrian Committee
-Recreation Committee
-Industry Committee
-Policy Committee
-Nomination Committee
-Competitions and Officials Committee
-Multi-Disciplinary ...
Club Membership
Offered on a calendar-year basis, our Club/Association Membership is available to equine/equestrian discipline or breed clubs/associations. Members have representation on the Equestrian NS Board of Directors via the designated Club Director position. 2024 Equestrian NS Club/Association Membership Application Insurance Requirements Although there is a minimum criteria to join us, clubs/associations are required to have commercial general liability insurance coverage, (minimum coverage limit of $2,000,000). The policy is to include Equestrian NS as an "additional insured". We highly recommend that member clubs/associations carry Directors' and Officers' Liability insurance. Our insurance partner, ACERA Insurance, can meet equine breed or discipline clubs and associations' insurance needs. Two types of insurance offered specifically for clubs and associations are : Commercial General Liability Insurance - Insurance that protects the organization, board members, volunteers, employees and ...
Anyone involved with horses can benefit from an Equestrian NS membership. Whether you are a coach, official, competitor or a recreational rider, there is value in it for you! Individual Membership is available to juniors (under 18 years) and seniors (18+ years as of January 1). Family Membership is available to spouses and/or the junior aged children of either/both spouses. Juniors are defined as children 18 years of age & under in 2017 (born in 1999 or later). If the child/sibling turns 19 in 2017 (born in 1998 or before) an individual membership is required. Spouses may include those who are cohabiting, but not married by law; those who are married, but do not use the same surname; legal guardian(s) of a junior aged member. JOIN OUR AFFILIATES WITH YOUR Equestrian NS MEMBERSHIP
When you join Equestrian NS, you can also join the following affiliates at the same time: Horse Trials NS (HTNS), Nova Scotia Hunter Jumper Association (NSHJA) Cape Breton Western Riders Association (CBWRA)
Your Equestrian ...
Equestrian NS’s goal is to ensure that you are completely satisfied with your purchase from our online store. When you receive your package, we ask that you examine it closely to ensure satisfactory condition of your order. If you are not satisfied with your order, you may exchange it in person or by mail. We would be pleased to exchange most items you buy online, up to 7 days after your receive your order.
All products purchased must be returned in their original purchase condition to:
Equestrian Nova Scotia
5516 Spring Garden Road 4th Floor
Halifax NS B3J 1G6
IMPORTANT: In the event that a returned order has missing items, the order may be refused, or those missing items will not be replaced during the exchange.
NOTE: Prior to shipping your product for exchange, please notify the Equestrian NS office at 1-902-425-5450 ext. 337 or [email protected] . For in-person exchanges, please contact the office in order to ensure a staff person will be available to serve you.
Equestrian Nova Scotia Memberships Join NOW! Anyone involved with horses can benefit from an Equestrian Nova Scotia membership. Whether you are a coach, official, competitor or a recreational rider, there is value in it for you! Individual Membership
Available to juniors (under 18 years) and seniors (18+ years as of January 1). Family Membership
Available to spouses and/or the junior aged children of either/both spouses. Juniors are defined as children 18 years of age & under in the calendar year. If the child/sibling turns 19 in the calendar year, an individual membership is required. Spouses may include those who are cohabiting, but not married by law; those who are married, but do not use the same surname; legal guardian(s) of a junior aged member. Refer a Friend and Save!
CURRENT MEMBERS - Refer NEW members for a credit of $5 towards your next year's membership. You can refer enough NEW members to get your next membership for FREE!* The new member must provide your Equestrian NS # in the ...
Clubs and associations submit an annual application to become Equestrian NS Member Clubs
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