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Horse Council BC Prepares for a Busy Fall in BC’s Equestrian Community

Updated:

August 21, 2026

HCBC News for Autumn 2026

By Bree Patterson, Marketing and Communications

LOOKING AHEAD TO AN EXCITING FALL

As we move into the fall season, Horse Council BC is celebrating several exciting milestones while looking ahead to opportunities to connect with members across the province.

A SUCCESSFUL AGM

Olympic Eventing Education Coming to Alberta

Updated:

August 11, 2026

Source: Canadian Eventing Development Foundation

Olympic level learning is hoping to fuel the flames of equestrians at a unique event in Calgary, Alberta. The Equestrian Symposium held by the Canadian Eventing Development Foundation (CEDF) will take place August 27-30, 2026, offering equestrians the opportunity to learn from Olympians and international-level riders both on and off horseback. Giving equestrians, especially youth, access to international-level instruction is key to their future growth and development in the sport.

Ontario Horse Council Seeks Unified Voice for Province’s Equine Industry

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July 31, 2026

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A proposed province-wide organization is working to bring Ontario’s diverse horse community together under one voice and secure greater recognition for the sector’s economic, agricultural and social contributions.

Harness Racing Will Return to BC in September 2026

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July 8, 2026

New Desert Park Raceway to launch fall 2026 racing season in the Okanagan Valley.

Horse Expo Canada’s Elite Horsemanship Summit

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May 29, 2026

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Balancing results while doing right by the horse - Over 500 rapt horse lovers sat and listened to the two-hour long Elite Horsemanship Summit at Horse Expo Canada in Red Deer, Alberta on April 24, 2026.

Kamloops 2026 55+ BC Games to Feature Equestrian Competition and Officials Clinics

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May 21, 2026

The Kamloops 2026 55+ BC Games will feature dressage, ranch horse, driving, and mountain trail competitions, plus HCBC officials clinics and a new online learning platform.

Thunderbird Show Park Announces Historic Ownership Transition

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March 26, 2026

The Tidball family — whose visionary stewardship has guided the world-class venue since 1973 — is passing ownership to the Mathesons, another local family deeply rooted in Langley’s business and sporting communities.