HCBC'S Community Talks Travelling Road Show - That's a Wrap!

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Click the button below to learn more about Community Talks Travelling Road Show and stayed tuned to find out where we'll be going next year!

1 Your October HCBC Newsletter is here! HCBC'S Community Talks Travelling Road Show - That's a Wrap! Thank you to everyone who came to one of our Community Talks Travelling Road Shows in 2017! We'll be back in 2018, travelling to different parts of the province with our highly educated speakers and unicorn ducks in tow. Thanks for making 2017 such a huge success for this program. Click the button below to learn more about Community Talks Travelling Road Show and stayed tuned to find out where we'll be going next year! Thank you to Community Talks Travelling Road Show Sponsors - Otter Co-op, Science Pure Neutraceuticals, Langley Environmental Protection Society (LEPS), Kamloops Large Animal Veterinary Clinic, Tanglefoot Veterinary Services Ltd., Epona Equine Veterinary Services Ltd., Summerside Tack & Equestrian Wear, South Thompson Inn & Conference Centre, Ramada Worldwide, and the Westerly Hotel and Catering. Thank you also to the Ministry of Agriculture for supporting HCBC's Community Talks Travelling Road Show Series in 2017! 1/10

National Farm and Facility Level Biosecurity User Guide for the Equine Sector The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), in collaboration with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Equestrian

infectious diseases. http://inspection.gc.

2 National Farm and Facility Level Biosecurity User Guide for the Equine Sector The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), in collaboration with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Equestrian Canada, and other equine stakeholders, has released a National Farm and Facility Level Biosecurity User Guide for the Equine Sector to help horse owners and custodians protect their horses from infectious diseases The biosecurity user guide complements the standard that was released in June Together, these documents will help horse owners and custodians develop and implement a biosecurity plan for a farm or facility aimed at improving horse health and reducing the risk of transmitting diseases. For more information, please refer to the notice to industry at the following link: Horse Council BC 2018 Memberships Now Available 2018 Memberships are now open for purchase at hcbc.online. Renew your membership early so that you're all set for January 1st! NEW FOR THIS YEAR! If you haven't renewed your Membership for 2017 yet, this new Membership type will appeal to you! Introducing the new 2017/2018 Membership; this will give you membership coverage from date of purchase in 2017 all the way until December 31, 2018! 2/10

) Are you Giving Your Horse the Best Care Possible? FIND OUT WHAT THE REST OF CANADA IS DOING!

3 Ask An Expert Online! Have a burning question about vet care, pasture management, or equine nutrition? Now you can ask one of our Community Talks Travelling Road Show experts directly (even if you didn't make it to the presentation!) Are you Giving Your Horse the Best Care Possible? FIND OUT WHAT THE REST OF CANADA IS DOING! This online short course was developed for both new and seasoned horse owners and caregivers. 3/10

Based on the National Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Equines, this course considers the care and management of horses in terms of the Five

50 The Horse Portal is an online training partnership between the HCBC and Equine Guelph. Thanks for the Lemonade!

4 Based on the National Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Equines, this course considers the care and management of horses in terms of the Five Freedoms of animal welfare. Let s learn together! HORSE CARE & WELFARE COURSE: Nov. 20-Dec. 10/17 10% DISCOUNT FOR HCBC MEMBERS $95.00 $85.50 The Horse Portal is an online training partnership between the HCBC and Equine Guelph. Thanks for the Lemonade! A group of four young ladies (Chloe, Natalie, Courtney and Adrienne) spent their summer running 4/10

a lemonade stand in Quesnel, BC to help raise money for Horse Council BC's Animal Disaster Relief Fund. Last month, the girls sent in their donation to the fund which totaled a whopping $383.

They enclosed a small note that read, " [the girls] would like the money to go to animals that need feed, shelter, or medication wherever in the province that the need is greatest, but preferably in

5 a lemonade stand in Quesnel, BC to help raise money for Horse Council BC's Animal Disaster Relief Fund. Last month, the girls sent in their donation to the fund which totaled a whopping $ (that must have been some fantastic lemonade!). They enclosed a small note that read, " [the girls] would like the money to go to animals that need feed, shelter, or medication wherever in the province that the need is greatest, but preferably in the Cariboo." From us here at Horse Council and from every animal that will be receiving those funds, THANK YOU Chloe, Natalie, Courtney, and Adrienne for your amazing generosity and hard work! Exceptions in Place for Those Hauling Livestock on BC Ferries BC Ferries harmonizes safety practices with Canadian Ferry Operators. See page 3, specifically Question 4 for BC Ferries official statement regarding livestock on Ferries. 5/10

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To purchase a discounted subscription, please log in to our online membership portal and click "Add Magazine Subscriptions to Existing Horse Council BC Membership".

7 MEDIA PARTNER MAGAZINES Horse Council BC is partnered with 4 of Canada's top horse magazines for the 2016/2017 season. This means that we are able to offer all HCBC Members a discount to annual subscriptions from every one of these great publications. To purchase a discounted subscription, please log in to our online membership portal and click "Add Magazine Subscriptions to Existing Horse Council BC Membership". Click on the monthly magazines right here in the e-news to go straight to these publication's websites and check out their great content each month! 7/10

INVASIVE SPECIES OF THE MONTH Alsike Clover ((trifolium hybridum) is native to northern Europe, a fast growing and short-lived perennial clover.

The leaflets are finely toothed with 3 attached at a single point.

attachment to the stems. It is poisonous to horses, in both fresh and dried in hay forms. It can trigger a severe skin reaction to sunlight or it can kill horses within 24 hours of exposure.

8 INVASIVE SPECIES OF THE MONTH Alsike Clover ((trifolium hybridum) is native to northern Europe, a fast growing and short-lived perennial clover. The plant has semi-erect, slender, weak stems that grow to 60 cm (24 in.). These stems are indeterminate and may become quite long. Both the stems and leaf are hairless. The leaflets are finely toothed with 3 attached at a single point. It can often be distinguished from other clovers by the lack of the water mark on leaves, which shows up clearly on other clovers such as Red Clover, and the character of the leaf and flower attachment to the stems. It is poisonous to horses, in both fresh and dried in hay forms. It can trigger a severe skin reaction to sunlight or it can kill horses within 24 hours of exposure. The plant contains a toxin, thought to be an alkaloid, which causes liver damage over long term exposure in small quantities. Horses with Alsike Clover poisoning may show signs of liver disease; they may go off feed and seem colicky. They may also pass brown urine and clay-coloured manure. Skin lesions and photo-sensitivity may also develop. Offer clover-free feed immediately and keep the horse out of 8/10

TRAIL OF THE MONTH This month we feature the Coombs to Parksville Rail Trail, recently opened in the Regional District of Nanaimo.

9 sunlight. Seed mixes intended for horses pasture and hay should not contain Alsike Clover check labels before purchasing. If you think your horse may have ingested Alsike Clover, call your vet immediately. TRAIL OF THE MONTH This month we feature the Coombs to Parksville Rail Trail, recently opened in the Regional District of Nanaimo. The Rail Trail follows along the south side of the E&N tracks between Coombs and Parksville, and is visible from the Alberni Highway (Hwy 4A) as you near Coombs. At the Coombs end, the Rail Trail starts at the kiosk across from Station Rd where a crosswalk and pedestrian controlled beacons help you cross busy Hwy 4A. Along the way from Coombs to Parksville, you can hop on the Rail Trail from Virginia Rd, Church Rd, Fairdowne Rd, and Nicnbec Rd (off Coldwater Rd). Pedestrian controlled beacons will help you cross busy Church Rd. At the Parksville end, the Rail Trail begins at the City of Parksville's Springwood Park on Despard Ave. The trailhead with kiosk is near the dog park parking lot. Equestrian use is permitted visit: for more information and a comprehensive map. BOOK OF THE MONTH Centered Riding 2 Author: Sally Swift The long awaited sequel to the authors first work, this book continues with the concepts of centered riding and body awareness. A great read and full of great information. *Only 2 copies left in stock! 9/10

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Horse Council BC 2018 Memberships Now Available

Your September HCBC Newsletter is here! Horse Council BC 2018 Memberships Now Available 2018 Memberships are now open for purchase at hcbc.online. Renew your membership early so that you're all set for