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 EQUINE CODE OF PRACTICE AWARENESS AND EDUCATION

The goal of this Horse Welfare Alliance of Canada project is to raise awareness and provide educational resources respecting Canada’s standard of care for equine, the Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Equines.

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The project includes a series of 10 animal care educational videos, reference resources and assessment checklists that cover all aspects of horse ownership and care. The full training may be completed in less than 5 hours.

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GET STARTED NOW - NO COST

 

There is no charge to view the equine Code videos below however, if you require a certification of completion please select the "Get Certified" button on the right.

 

Click on a section of the equine Code listed below to begin the training:

  1. Duty of Care

  2. Facilities and Housing

  3. Feed and Water

  4. Health Management

  5. Feedlot Management

  6. Husbandry Practices

  7. Reproductive Management

  8. Transportation

  9. Change or End of Career

  10. Euthanasia

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You can also view the videos by clicking on "Go to Training" on the screenshot below. Click on the > key to move through the 10 sections.

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Outlines the overarching responsibilities that come with being an equine owner or caregiver

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THANK YOU ! 

 

INDUSTRY REPRESENTATIVES who have contributed in excess of 400 hours to the development of this program

  • HWAC board members

  • Equine owners and caregivers

  • Provincial / national equine associations

  • Breed groups

  • Veterinarian colleges

  • Equine veterinarians

  • Researchers

  • Industry specialists

  • Government bodies

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TECHNICAL COLLABORATION​ - videos, photography and interviews: 50+ locations and 250+ equine owners, caregivers, veterinarians and other service providers. With location such as

  • BCCHA Horse Show

  • Gateway Dressage Final

  • Atlantic Veterinarian College

  • The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada

  • Red Shore Racetrack

  • Woodbine Racetrack

  • Calgary Stampede

  • 4-H on Parade

  • Multiple farms, ranches, and stables from BC to PEI

 

Funding for the equine Codes project is provided through the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada AgriAssurance program.

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