www.hcbc.ca
Annual Report 2020
CONTENTS President’s Message............................................................................... 3 2021 Staff & Board of Directors............................................................... 4 6 HCBC Regions............................................................................................
About Us.............................................................................................. 8 8 Our Mission & Vision..................................................................................
Major Grants/Funding..............................................................................98 Recreation........................................................................................... 10 11 Coaching & Education................................................................................ 12 Industry & Agriculture................................................................................
Infographic.............................................................................................14 Financial Statements............................................................................. 16
ASSOCIATION Contact information
2
Address:
27336 Fraser Hwy., Aldergrove, BC V4W 3N5
Phone:
604-856-4304
Toll Free:
1-800-345-8055
Fax:
604-856-4302
Website:
www.hcbc.ca
President’s Message As you review HCBC’s Annual Report 2020, which includes, amongst other items of interest, our audited Financial Statements, you may be feeling that HCBC is very lucky. Our membership numbers have stayed healthy, and our financial position remains stable. If your definition of lucky includes hard work, diligence and foresight, then yes, HCBC has been and continues to be lucky. We all know how the last year has presented challenges we have not faced before, and HCBC has weathered 2020 in a much better position than many provincial sports organizations. Last March when the pandemic began, none of us knew what to expect. Sharon Pickthorne, our Treasurer, chose to be conservative with her guesstimates related to budgets. And guesstimates they were as no one could predict the length, or severity, of COVID19. This followed other Treasurers’ examples in HCBC’s past. Sharon’s predecessor, Carolyn Farris, and her finance committee, also approached expenditures with a cautious eye. The result was that HCBC entered 2020 in a healthy position, and finished the year the same way. HCBC was able to take advantage of several federal government subsidy programs, which helped secure our financial position. As many HCBC activities were cancelled, or were only able to operate in a limited capacity, monies that had been set aside for programs and grants were not fully awarded. All of us look forward to a return to normal activity across the province, and the resumption of our various grants and funding programs.
The Finance Committee also plays an important role in providing advice and guidance to the Treasurer. I would like to thank Liz Saunders and Yvonne Darcel for their time and expertise, and at the same time acknowledge all previous Treasurers and Finance Committees for laying such a solid foundation for HCBC. D’Abadie Moody Inc., Horse Council’s auditors have worked in close collaboration with Sharon, Lisa and Lynn in preparing the audited financial statements. On behalf of the HCBC Members, Directors and Staff, I would like to thank Derek Christo and his team for their work. The staff of HCBC, under Lisa’s guidance, has risen to the challenge of the last year with their usual quiet competence. Sharon Pickthorne, Treasurer, the Executive Committee, and the Board of Directors have helped us stay on a steady course, and the results that you will see in this Annual Report reflect our success. My appreciation and congratulations to all of you. It has been, and continues to be, a pleasure to work with you. As vaccines become available to more of us, let us hope a return to sport, and all activities, is close at hand. As we are yet unable to meet face to face, and with an eye on expenses, the 2020 Annual Report will be available electronically only. Enjoy.
Karen Swantje President
3
HCBC STAFF 2021
4
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Lisa Laycock
RECREATION COORDINATOR Sarah Allison
SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER INDUSTRY & AGRICULTURE MANAGER Kelly Coughlin
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR Sandy Underwood
COACHING MANAGER Wendy Sewell
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR Jocelyn Adams
COMPETITON MANAGER Sandy Underwood
FINANCE & BOOKKEEPING Lynn Wallden
MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR Lynda Eckstein
RECEPTION Rita Morency
Board Of Directors 2021 EXECUTIVE COMMITEE: PRESIDENT Karen Swantje TREASURER/SECRETARY Sharon Pickthorne OFFICER OF EDUCATION Dr. Susan Thompson OFFICER SPECIALIZING IN INDUSRY/ AGRICULTURE Lynda Atkinson
THOMPSON SHUSWAP DIRECTOR Carolyn Farris PEACE RIVER DIRECTOR Rachel Vowels PRINCE GEORGE CARIBOO DIRECTOR Carolyn Dobbs NORTH WEST DIRECTOR Vacant
OFFICER IN GENERAL Tracy Carver
AFFILIATE DIRECTORS: BACK COUNTRY HORSEMEN OF BC Rose Schroeder
OFFICER SPECIALIZING IN RECREATION Terre O’Brennan
BC CARRIAGE DRIVING SOCIETY Ellen Hockley
OFFICER SPECIALIZING IN BUSINESS GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT Gord Frazer
BC THERAPEUTIC RIDING ASSOCIATION Karen Swantje
DIRECTORS AT LARGE: Rose Schroeder Joan Chess-Woollacott Alane Lublow REGIONAL DIRECTORS: EAST KOOTENAYS DIRECTORS Arlene Ridge
CANADIAN PONY CLUBS (BC DIVISION) Karen Ritchey CANADIAN THOROUGHBRED HORSE SOCIETY (BC DIVISION) Jamie Demetrick DRESSAGE BC Wendy Christoff
WEST KOOTENAYS DIRECTOR Liz Saunders ZONE 3 DIRECTORS OKANAGAN SIMILKAMEEN DIRECTOR Myrna Thompson
ENDURANCE RIDERS ASSOC. OF BC Terre O’Brennan
FRASER VALLEY EAST DIRECTOR Elaine Bessuille
HARNESS RACING BC SOCIETY Lynda Atkinson
FRASER VALLEY WEST DIRECTOR Lisa Mander
BC EVENTING Julie Johannson
VANCOUVER SUNSHINE COAST DIRECTOR Gil Hansen
BC HUNTER JUMPER ASSOCIATION Nicola Gilliam
EQUESTRIAN VAULTING ASSOC. OF BC Danielle Maher
VANCOUVER ISLAND NORTH DIRECTOR Tegwyn Harper VANCOUVER ISLAND SOUTH DIRECTOR Claire Vessy 5
HCBC REGIONS
WHAT ARE REGIONS? In August 2018 Horse Council BC had a vote on the proposed Bylaw changes and those changes were accepted. Part of those new bylaws included the move from HCBC following the eight provincial zones set up by the BC Summer Games to twelve new HCBC Regions. These Regions allow for a better and more even representation of our membership throughout the province. Each new Region is now represented by one Regional Director.
6
HCBC REGIONS EAST KOOTENAYS - EK
742 Members
WEST KOOTENAYS - WK
653 Members
OKANAGAN SIMILKAMEEN - OS
1,867 Members
FRASER VALLEY EAST - FVE
1,752 Members
FRASER VALLEY WEST - FVW
3,726 Members
VANCOUVER SUNSHINE COAST - VSC
2,634 Members
VANCOUVER ISLAND SOUTH VIS 3,108 Members
THOMPSON SHUSWAP - TS 2,294 Members
PEACE RIVER - PR 1,279 Members
PRINCE GEORGE CARIBOO - PGC 1,930 Members
NORTH WEST - NW 751 Members
MEMBERS OUTSIDE OF BC 136 Members
VANCOUVER ISLAND NORTH VIN
2,038 Members
7
ABOUT US Horse Council BC is a membership-driven not-for-profit association representing the interests of the equine industry in all sectors throughout British Columbia. Tradition, strong values and superior hard work provided by our volunteers has made Horse Council BC the largest and most successful multi-discipline, multi-breed equine association in Canada.
Horse Council BC is proud to represent BC’s horse community with membership reaching 22,910 in 2020.
8
Horse Council BC actively represents the equine industry in agriculture, industry, sport, and recreation through education, grant funding, club support, liability insurance, and participant programs
MISSION Horse Council BC is a member service organization that collaborates with business, industry and government on behalf of the equine and equestrian community to enhance the equine lifestyle in this Province.
VISION “A British Columbia where quality opportunities to participate in equestrian sport and recreation are available to ALL”
VALUES • • • •
Fairness Science-based Education Respect Responsibility and Accountability • Inclusivity and Diversity
STRATEGIES • Engage and Strengthen HCBC Membership • Represent Equestrian Interests • Education and Sport Development • Operational Excellence
Major GRANTS/FUNDING Each year Horse Council BC distributes funds across British Columbia to HCBC Clubs, Affiliates, and Members to help fund a variety of equestrian based projects, trails, facilities, education and clinics. The BC Equestrian Trails Fund (BCETF) was established to provide support for HCBC clubs and affiliates who have researched and planned a specific project related to the construction and/or maintenance of an equestrian trail, trailhead, or horse camping site in British Columbia for public use. $ 36,649 was given in 2020.
Core Grants are provincial funds targeted for events or projects that support equestrian sport growth and development within the province of BC. Core Grants can be applied to all manner of things as long as it supports equestrian sport growth and is for public use (or open to the public as the case may be).
$ 69,837 ...was given back to HCBC members through grant and funding programs in 2020.
$ 22,960 was given in 2020.
Regional Funding is money that is available to all current HCBC member clubs, affiliates and individuals. These funds are available throughout the year. Traditionally approval is given for small dollar amounts (less than $500) benefiting members in the Region. $ 7,336 was given in 2020.
$891,384 ...is the total amount of dollars given back to HCBC members
Education Grants were new for 2017 and open to all current member affiliates, clubs and branches. An approved grant will cover 50% of expenses up to a max of $500. The purpose is to encourage and support learning by equestrians and equine lovers.
through funding programs in the last 10 years.
$2,893.00 was given in 2020.
9
trails & Recreation trails data base The trails database is a section on the HCBC website that stores data on equestrian trails and campsites province wide. HCBC also has a vendor page on Avenza maps that complements the trails database by offering 23 free maps of equestrian trails. The trails database is an interactive platform that allows riders to add photos and comments of trails that they have recently ridden. HCBC is always working on ways to make the system work better for our members and improve on the ease of use.
The total amount of funding approved for 2020 was $36,649 and it exhausted the money available in the fund. We received 6 applications in 2020, 5 from Back Country Horsemen of BC chapters, and 1 from BCHBC Provincial. The projects for 2020 were as follows: • • • • •
Robson Valley - Belle Mountain Trails Network Yarrow - Nesakwatch Bridge Repair Provincial - Kane Valley Equestrian Campground North Vancouver Island - Memekay Manure Containment Shuswap - Skimikin Trails Signage and Mapping
Horse Council BC is pleased to be able to assist in trail and equestrian campsite building and improvements by providing funding and support. The deadline for applications from qualified clubs is April 15. 10
Coaching & education In 2020 in the total number of Equestrian Canada Certified coaches in BC is 331, 285 of these are English Certified Coaches and 35 are Western Certified Coaches. The province has 800 coaches current or not current, all certifications and disciplines. New Coaches English and Western: 5 new English Instructors 3 new Western Instructors 2 new English Competition Coaches 2 English Competition Coaches Specialists waiting for In Competition component
# of Rider Level Tests Completed:
272 English and Western 58 Western 214 English
Pony tails kids club
Pony Tails Kids Club continues to grow. In 2020, 589 Pony Tails members ranging in age from 2 to 14 years old and 328 kids 14 years to 18 years old received monthly age appropriate communication from Alice the Pony and her friends Oliver, Panama and Howdy. Pony Tails Kids Club members receive educational materials, colouring pages and games, fun facts, and horsey videos and documentaries teaching them not only about horses and ponies, but showing how horses and ponies are valued by different cultures all over the world. The Pony Tails program is a great way to spread the message of diversity and inclusion (a horse crazy kid, is a horse crazy kid, it doesn’t matter if you are a girl or a boy or where you are from) The Pony Tails program helps introduce new kids and parents into a life that includes horses. Pony Tails also communicates to existing young horse lovers different ways to stay riding or involved in the equestrian lifestyle. 11
Industry & Agriculture The industry department staff and volunteers have participated in many meetings and were invited to sit on committees addressing Climate Change, Disease Management, Emergency Response, Activism, environmental challenges, labour initiatives, Premise ID, and education development for labour. We work hard many times behind the scenes to ensure the equine voice is heard and our industry needs are factored in when developing policy and programing. Directors and staff worked with committees from following organizations; BC Farm Animal Care Council, BC Agricultural Council, Horse Welfare Alliance of Canada, Livestock Emergency Response working group, Equestrian Canada, Canadian Federation of Agriculture, Horse Racing Management Committee, Canadian Agriculture Human Resources Council, AgSAFE and committees formed by the BC Ministry of Agriculture.
A FEW HIGHLIGHTS: HCBC facilitated meetings with the Attorney Generals office, Ministry of Agriculture, BC’s Chief Veterinary Officer, Harness Racing BC, BC Thoroughbred Horse society to re -open the race track for training and exercising after the shut down due to COVID 19. The successful meeting and reopening ensure the horsemen could keep their horses working and not lose valuable training time. Working with livestock contractors , HCBC facilitated meetings with other western stakeholders and government to explain the impact of COVID 19 on the western riding sector. Some government funding was procured from COVID 19 relief packages to support the contractors.
12
ANIMAL HEALTH EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT -EQUINE PROGRAM COMPLETED HCBC partnered on this four-year (2019-2023) Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada AgriAssurance funded project that builds on the momentum of AHEM I and is focused on minimizing serious animal disease impact through enhanced industry awareness, capacity and confidence. The National Farmed Animal Health and Welfare Council is responsible for overseeing AHEM initiatives. Equine specific resources for industry developed by the AHEM project to date include provincial association staff plans and producer handbooks, workshops, webinars, and online training for veterinarians in partnership with international disease recognition organizations. Resources currently under development include protocols to address crucial industry gaps, and national frameworks. AHEM is focused on the collaborative development and delivery of practical resources, policies and training that will support producers, industry associations and animal health specialists. EQUINE CODES ONLINE COURSE COMPLETED The free educational series is structured around the Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Equines. The training provides a refresher about important management and welfare practices and is an industry, science based accepted standard of care for horses in Canada. The webinar series is designed to be convenient and follow the distinct sections of the Code including appropriate care, housing, feed, water, health management, transportation, as well as change of career and end of life. It is an excellent resource for industry and is being used by animal welfare inspectors and livestock investigators across Canada. HCBC assisted with video productions, content review and development along with site locations for photography and care scenarios. LIVESTOCK EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAILER PROJECT ONGOING This has been a 2 year project under the umbrella of BC Farm Animal Care Council with committee members from Ownership Identification Inc (OII), BC Cattlemen’s Association (BCCA), BC Cattle Feeders Association (BCCFA), RCMP and AgSAFE. The plan is to have fully stocked livestock trailers and “Rapid Response Kits” available for use in the event of a transportation accident involving livestock. Training and ongoing education will be provided for selected responders around the province.
13
22,910
15.6% OF OUR MEMBERS LIVE IN FRASER VALLEY WEST, THE LARGEST OF THE HCBC REGIONS
195 HCBC CLUBS & BRANCHES IN 2020
87 HCBC BUSINESSES IN 2020
HORSE COUNCIL BC MEMBERS IN 2020
12
TOTAL # OF NEW 2020 EC CERTIFIED COACHES IN BC
12
HCBC AFFILIATES IN 2020
TOTAL # OF CURRENT EC CERTIFIED COACHES IN BC
24%
OF HCBC’S MEMBERSHIP IS 18 YEARS OF AGE & UNDER
331 TOTAL # OF RIDER
EXAMS WERE PROCESSED IN 2020.
+ $ 69,837
PONY TAILS KIDS CLUB 917 MEMBERS
14
IS HOW MUCH HCBC GAVE AWAY IN GRANTS & FUNDING IN 2020
123
272
TOTAL NUMBER OF HORSE COUNCIL BC OFFICIALS.
© Horse Council BC, April 2021 The contents of this report may be shared freely in its original form provided that attribution is given to Horse Council BC (HCBC). For more information about HCBC, the content of this report, or to share your comments about it, please contact communication@hcbc.ca or visit hcbc.ca.
Horse Council BC gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Province of British Columbia through the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture.
27336 Fraser Hwy. Aldergrove, BC V4W 3N5 604-856-4304 1-800-345-8055
www.hcbc.ca
