Saskatchewan Horse Federation
300-1734 Elphinstone Street S4T 1K1 Regina, SK, Canada

COVID-19 Restrictions Update as of November 19, 2020.

The SHF office will be closed Friday as we will be away attending Board meetings. We will be back Monday morning to assist you.

Lest we forget.....

Two exciting online educational opportunities have been developed by Manitoba Horse Council and the SHF is pleased to promote these to our SHF members. The First offering is a COACH APPRECIATION EVENING - COFFEE WITH THREE VETERINARIANS All invited at no charge. Registration is required.... Certified Coaches from any equestrian organization will receive a $10 Tim Horton's digital coffee card + Locker PD points. Hear from Dr. Chris Bell, Dr. Cindy Kasper and Dr. Glenn Sinclair discuss veterinary topics in detail. Please email [email protected] to register or visit https://manitobahorsecouncil.ca/Coaches-Upgrading The other amazing online education offering is for individuals working through testing for their Learn to Ride Levels and possibly interested in seeking certification. MHC's Coaching Committee has put together a series of Mini Master Classes to help you gain deeper knowledge on the expectations of Rider Challenge Examinations and Coach Evaluations. All classes are by Zoom and you will have chance to ask questions either live or through chat. There are ten classes in all, with the options of English and Western disciplines. All classes run from 6:00 p.m. to approximately 8:00 p.m. Please sign in within 15 minutes prior to 6:00 pm. so the meeting can start on time. Registration deadlines apply and late entries are not permitted. Individual Classes are $25 + GST each, prepaid. (Total $26.75) THE SPECIAL DEAL IS: BOOK 6 CLASSES AND GET 2 MORE FREE. (TOTAL $150 + GST = $157.50) Offered for English Package and Western Packages Please email [email protected] to book your package or individual classes and receive registration links; payment can be made by phoning with a credit card, or e-transferring to the same email address (no password required).

SHF would like to congratulate Jessica McKinnon-Fehler as the November final draw winner for the Trail Photo Contest. Jessica won the top prize of an ipad with her submission. SHF would like to thank all of the participants in this years Trail Photo Contest.

Last call for "Sickness Prevention in Horses" online short course! Starts next Monday & runs for two weeks, Nov 16-27. Based on Canada’s Biosecurity standard, learn practical tips to keep your horses healthy. 15% discount for SHF members. Register now at TheHorsePortal.ca/SHF

Have you taken special photos while on your trail rides? Submit them to us and we'll post them to our trail ride contest page and enter you into our draw for a monthly prize, and for a final draw in November 2020, for an ipad. Have a look at the amazing photos already posted to the page! https://saskhorse.ca/TrailRidersPhotoContest Photo courtesy of Tammy Lee Mooney

The Maple Creek Light Horse Association is offering a Trail Judge Certification Workshop. The Trail Judge workshop is open to anyone who is interested in becoming a Trail Judge at Heritage Provincial Shows, or those who would like to know more about how Trail is scored. A Trail Judge will be certified to officiate at Heritage Provincial Shows, Judging only the Trail Class. When: Saturday October 17, 2020 ... 1:00 pm. till 5 pm Where: Jasper Cultural and Historical Centre 311 Jasper Street, Maple Creek, Sk Cost: $100.00 per person The Workshop will be conducted by Brenda Gilchrist, Sr. General Performance Judge, carded with Equestrian Canada, and Saskatchewan Horse Federation. Click here for clinic registration form. https://saskhorse.ca//Trail%20Judge%20Registartion%20froms See more

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2021 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. If you are an adult member (18 years or older) in good standing and would like to nominate someone (who is an adult member in good standing) to be considered for a 3 year term on the Board of Directors, you must submit nominations to the office of the Saskatchewan Horse Federation before January 4, 2021 at 4:00 PM.

The Saskatchewan Horse Federation is very excited to announce that, from a very strong slate of candidates this year, two members have been selected as recipients of the 2020 Dr. Byrnne Rothwell Scholarship. Brittany Kramer of Prince Albert and Holly Carter of Regina each received a $1,000 scholarship to support their continuing education. Click for more details .https://saskhorse.ca//2020%20Dr.%20Byrnne%20Rothwell%20Sch

Have a look at our new article on Vaccinations by Dr. Nora Chavarria, Med.Vet, MVet,Sc. https://saskhorse.ca//He/Vaccinations%20-%20Oct%202020.pdf

Help us recognize our equine heroes! We're celebrating the great contributors to our industry and sport... through nomination to the 2020 Saskatchewan Horse Federation Hall of Fame.... Do you know an individual, couple, family or horse that has made a unique contribution and provided benefit to the industry and sport on a provincial or national level? We're looking for 2020 nominees to the Saskatchewan Horse Federation Hall of Fame. Send your nominations in so we can recognize the contributions of those that have built and continue to support our equine industry. Nominees must have been residents of Saskatchewan, but are not required to have been members of the Saskatchewan Horse Federation. Visit https://saskhorsehalloffame.ca/ for more details.

SHF Heritage Trail Judge Workshop - October 17th! The Maple Creek Light Horse Association is offering a Trail Judge Certification Workshop. The Trail Judge workshop is open to anyone who is interested in becoming a Trail Judge at Heritage Provincial Shows, or those who would like to know more about how Trail is scored. A Trail Judge will be certified to officiate at Heritage Provincial Shows, Judging only the Trail Class.... When: Saturday October 17, 2020 1:00 pm. till 5 pm Where: Jasper Cultural and Historical Centre 311 Jasper Street, Maple Creek, Sk Cost: $100.00 per person The Workshop will be conducted by Brenda Gilchrist, Sr. General Performance Judge, carded with Equestrian Canada, and Saskatchewan Horse Federation. Click link for clinic registration form. https://saskhorse.ca//Trail%20Judge%20Registartion%20froms

Wendy Walker has been coaching and supporting our group of riders for the last few years. We are a very diverse group, from beginner riders, beginner horses an...d upwards. I'm sure we are a challenge but she continues to give us solid lessons and guidance on how to improve our partnership with our horses. We all appreciate her time, dedication and sense of humour that is helping us on our horsemanship journey. #ThanksCoach See more

It is a beautiful morning for day two of our SHF Provincial Hunter/Jumper Judge Clinic. Today we are judging Jumpers. We are also celebrating national coaches week this week. Special shout out to the coaches today. #ThanksCoach

Having a wonderful first day at the SHF Provincial Hunter/Jumper Judge clinic.