Resources and training courses for horse owners and caregivers
Federal
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
Livestock Transport Requirements in Canada • Your responsibility (brochure)
Alberta
The Livestock Identification and Commerce Act (LICA) governs the transportation of horses both within Alberta and to destinations outside Alberta.
Horse Hauling Course
Looking for information on hauling horses? Check out the Horse Hauling Course for recreational and performance horse owners and caregivers, it covers:
trailer design
animal behaviour and handling
handler safety
biosecurity
horse comfort during transport
incident (accident) response
transport regulatory requirements for Canada
insurance requirements
manifests and horse permits
Resources & Links
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) - Humane Transport of Equines Policy
Physiology, Balance, and Management of Horses During Transportation, Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development
Trailering & Equine Travel Safety, USRider
Is that carrier safe and legal? Article by Kevan Garecki
Services
Just Passing, Greg Alexander, Calgary, AB
Phone: 403.680.4177 | galexa@xplornet.com
Regular transport services are available from Just Passing, I provide personal on-site assistance and advice, assisting with the agony of coming to the final decision of your equine companion. Just Passing provides compassionate, respectful and timely removal service for deceased companion horses. I will move your horse to the final destination of choice and provide support and counsel in the last moments. Available options in Alberta include: “cycle of life”, cremation, burial, rendering. Just Passing goal is "No horse owner will say “Where were you when I needed you?”!!!"
Devoted to treating you and your horse with compassion, dignity and respect
The Calgary Humane Society is pleased to be associated with Just Passing. They provide excellent service and their customer service and compassion is top rated.
Joe Coffin, WO (Ret'd) CD, General Manager Operations, Calgary Humane Society