Manitoba Quarter Horse Association Inc

New Public Health Orders have been announced for Manitoba and came into effect Sunday, May 9. Thank you to Manitoba Horse Council for continuing to track and advise what this means to the equine community. The following is the breakdown, but as always, we encourage you to reference the government site for more information (link provided at bottom). We will continue to update as more announcements are made. The public Health Orders #13 and #14 as of Sunday, May 9, 2021: OUT...DOORS: Outdoor sporting and recreation facilities may open. Persons may engage in any type of outdoor sporting or recreational activity but they must not engage in an activity as part of a group of more than 5 people. (Per Sport Manitoba, the 5 people includes coaches, trainers etc.) No organized team games are permitted at an outdoor sporting facility. Outdoor lessons are allowed, within the group of 5 people as above. No spectators are permitted at an outdoor sporting facility. (Per Sport Manitoba, the Safe Sport Rule of 2 must always be followed so one parent/caregiver may attend with a minor if there is not a 2nd adult coach or other responsible person available. The parent/caregiver is not classed as a spectator.) INDOORS: All indoor sporting facilities must be closed while these Orders are in effect. Regarding boarding facilities: As in previous lockdowns, if the facility owner allows, boarders/horse owners may attend to provide essential services to their animals, such as feeding, grooming, medicating, and light exercise. No inside lessons are permitted. Professional service providers such as vets, body workers, farriers, trimmers, etc. may attend. Boarding facilities must still maintain contact tracing/attendance lists, and require social distancing, mask wearing, sanitizing etc. DAY CAMPS All Day camps for children must be closed while these Orders are in effect. Notwithstanding the above provincial instructions, all facility owners, event organizers, participants and attendees should comply with the MB Government requirements of hand washing sanitizing, social distancing, mask wearing, contact tracing, waivers etc. Public Health link; https://manitoba.ca//proa/20212022/orders-soe-05082021.pdf

The CQHA has announced and encourages all Canadian youth who are engaging in post-secondary studies in Canada and who met the eligibility criteria to apply.

The AQHA has released and posted their 2020 Annual Report on line. The annual report contains complete statistics for AQHA membership, horse registrations and transfers, show and race statistics, and more. MQHA would encourage you take a browse through the document. https://ix.t.hubspotemail.net//VXkrJ-2BctZbW5YXYFG1jfCvwW2

Just a reminder that MQHA members are able to to take advantage of this offer. Please don't hesitate to email: [email protected] to purchase your 2021 membership and take advantage of this great offer. The Manitoba Purina contact is: Keri Weir at [email protected]

Please review the following updates relating to sport as of April 19, 2021 announcement from the Province. Thanks MHC for your continued work in ensure the equine community is up to date on the ever changing COVID19 requirements.

It is with the utmost regret that the MQHA Board of Directors has to announce the cancellation of the Summer Sizzler, June 5 & 6. Sadly COVID19 restrictions on a number of fronts, including the ability of our Judges to attend has dictated the decision. We are however in the process of planning a smaller event on that weekend, so please continue to watch our Facebook page for further details. We look forward to see you at this show in June 2022!

EIA information shared from Manitoba Horse Council, so heads up. To take your mind off Covid... for those considering bringing in horses from the West. Seven cases of EIA have been reported in Alberta, and one in Saskatchewan. We do not know the circumstances but it's a heads up for planning Coggins testing for this season. More information on the outbreak is here: https://www.cahss.ca/cahss-networks/equine

AGM is February 2, 2021 via a Zoom meeting. Information in the attached link. https://www.dropbox.com//2021%20MQHA%20Annual%20Meeting%20

Sponsorship Shoutout. I’d like to thank Elders Equine for all the help they provide us horse owners when we’re in need, and by sponsoring our association.

We need some help! The trophy is from a Quarter Horse show in 1980 which was held in Carman. I’m using it to draw attention only to our search for information and dates regarding the original formation of the Manitoba Quarter Horse Association (not the show in Carman). I myself remember going to watch a Quarter Horse show in Glenboro, probably in 1978.... If you have any information or clues about finding the information please PM myself Patricia Odlum or Wanda McFadyen. We are also looking for old pictures & their stories for our Instagram page which Courtney Penner manages. Please let us know if you have information to share. We would also really like to see your pictures and/or the stories you have to tell. Thanks

Our new MQHA Instagram page is now live and we are looking for photos! Thank you Courtney Penner for taking the lead and getting this set up! You can direct message Courtney through Instagram with your photos. So show us what you’ve got! Maybe what you did last summer, what you are doing now with your horses, old pictures, recent pictures...your choice. Let’s see some of your great photos...... Instagram link as follows: https://instagram.com/mbquarterhorseassocation

MQHA DIRECTORS for 2021 - One of the final items on the AGM agenda will be the election of directors for 2021. (AGM via Zoom Feb 2, 2021 @7:00 pm.) Nominations chair will be Larry Clifford. Questions etc can be directed to Larry. There will 3 Director positions to fill, 3 year terms. Information specific to Director requirements and responsibilities can be read in the previously posted By-Laws.... Directors Terms of Office - 2021 The following is an overview of the current status of the terms of office for the MQHA Directors: - Two Years Remaining: Taylor Hein, Courtney Penner, Wanda McFadyen - One Year Remaining: Eryn Butterfield, Larry Clifford, Donna Sagin, Heather Hein - Term Completed: Sharon Forbes-Hanks, Kerri Barenz, Pat Odlum

In preparation for our MQHA AGM on February 2, 2021 we call for amendments to the MQHA Bylaws. If you wish to make any amendment(s) please respond by January 11, 2021 with amendment suggestions to Wanda McFadyen, [email protected]. By-Law link attached for reference. https://www.dropbox.com//MQHA%20Bylaws%20-%20Approved%20-%

REMINDER that the CQHA AGM is tonight at 6:00 p.m. MB time. Details as follows:

AQHA Director position is now available for Manitoba. Links that follow are the Director for Manitoba overview and information and a Fillable AQHA Director application. https://www.dropbox.com//AQHA%20Director%20Overview%20-%20 https://www.dropbox.com//2020%20%28Fillable%29%20Director%

Updated Covid-19 information from MHC.

Something to make you smile...this young man’s reining run is pure enjoyment.

The Province of Manitoba enters Code Red to deal with Covid-19 on November 12, 2020. MHC has provided some guidance.

This year it seems more important than ever to remember those that have given so much and those that continue to do so. Thank you! Remembrance Day, November 11th.

CQHA Board of Directors voting is now available. Wanda McFadyen from MQHA is one of the voting choices. Thank you to all of the people who have let their names stand to support the ongoing work of CQHA.