First Event of the year!
Equine Fitness and Conditioning
Feb 24th - 3pm Squamish Savings Meeting Room 
Welcome to all, Free of charge.

“Conditioning is the process of getting your horse or pony fit so that he can go longer and faster and work harder without getting tired. Through conditioning, he also becomes tougher and stronger and is less likely to hurt himself” USPC Manual of Horsemanship 

Coach Karen Hind is going to come and present this Educational Talk covering the importance of stages in fitness and conditioning: Identify the key elements in fitness and conditioning, Understand the importance of knowing your horse, Ask questions, look at sample programs and set your goals!

2019 Events

All following events are a work in progress. Details and dates will be announced upon confirmation. We would love to support you in bringing more opportunities to our community. Let us know your idea and how we can support your initiative to make it happen!
Shows, clinics and educational talks are discounted or free SVEA members so be sure to renew your membership for 2019. We have both riding and non-riding (social) memberships available.
Shows - Dates confirmed
April 14th Hunter Jumper
April 28th Gymkhana Fun Day
May 12th Two Phase (Dressage and how jumping- do just one or both)
May 26th Gymkhana Fun Day
June 23rd Hunter Jumper
June 30th Gymkhana Fun Day
August 25th Gymkhana Fun Day
September 8th Two Phase  (Dressage and how jumping- do just one or both)
September 29th Gymkhana Fun Day
**Shows are available to members (at a reduced rate) and non-members. All participants must have HCBC.
Clinics
Dressage 101, Working equitation,  Free round jump-nights, & Intro to Garrocha, Barrel racing & Pole bending technique.
- These are some of the clinics we are working on scheduling. If one of these makes you really excited, perhaps jump on to the organization team!
** Clinics are available to members (at a reduced rate) and non-members. All participants must have HCBC.
Educational sessions
February 24th - Equine Fitness and Conditioning- Information session with Coach Karen Hind - Time and location to be confirmed.
We are in the process of confirming more dates and topics for each of the equine professionals that service our community to conduct a presentation.
- Equine first aid - what to have in your first aid kit & when to call a vet.
- Equine fitness - how to improve the fitness of your horse and concerns/precautions along the way.
- Yoga for your horse - stretches to do with your horse before/after riding. Pressure points for relaxation.
- "No hoof, No horse"- understand the anatomy of the equine hoof and factors that effect it's growth/health. 
- Show preparation - How to impress the judges - Rider presentation, tack care, braiding.... 
- Make a rope halter - DIY rope halter- learn how to tie the knots for your own custom rope halter!
- Camping with your horse - All you need to know to have an amazing time on holiday with your horse!
​What else would you like to know??  Is there something you can offer to present or arrange? We'll help you make it happen!
** Educational talks will be free for all members. Non-members can attend for a minimal fee ($5- to be confirmed) HCBC is not required for educational talks. 
Social events
Tack sale, Horsey movie nights, pub nights, BBQ's Community socials... bring it on!
Let's build a stronger community by actually getting to know one another when we don't have a horse in one (or both) hands or underneath us!