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Wishing all members a Happy and Prosperous New Year.

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Notice to Industry / Avis a l'industrie


The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has launched an investigation after confirming that horse semen was imported into Canada from a United States stallion subsequently determined to be infected with contagious equine metritis (CEM). A fourth stallion - three quarter horses and one paint - that formerly stood at a Central Kentucky breeding facility, now identified as DeGraff Stables/Liberty Farm Equine Reproduction Center LLC, has tested positive for contagious equine metritis (CEM). Officials had considered this highly contagious venereal disease eradicated from the United States until it was identified during routine testing of a stallion earlier in December to qualify semen for exportation. Read More ...

CWHBA Breeder's Directory - 2009 renewal due now

CWHBA Breeder's Directory - 2009 renewal is due now. These listings below will expire January 30, 2009. Bonus inclusion in the print Stallion Directory is offered for renewal or new listings received before January 10, 2009. Contact: classifieds@canadianwarmbloods.com

Member's Sales Horses

The Web Committee is pleased to announce that the NEW database driven Members Sale Horses will be in the final testing stage the first week of January. The web committee appreciates your patience during this past 8 months while this project came to fruition. The committee is continuing testing the pages over the holidays and will invite those members who have had ads submitted during 2008 to test the new section shortly.
The really exciting part of this project is that you, the member, will be in total control of your advert ... when it goes up, any changes required. You will be able to load up to 4 photographs and also embed the video code from online video hosting sites so that your sale horse video will show right here on www.canadianwarmbloods.com! 

BC Chapter AGM

Scheduled for January 31, 2009 in the Lower Mainland. Location to be confirmed shortly.

Bits & Pieces about the CET in Beijing

As already noted our own Sandra Donnelly and her fabulous Canadian Warmblood gelding Buenos Aires competed in Hong Kong as part of the Canadian Eventing Team. Needless to say, there are numerous resources available for keeping tabs on our Team. Some of it, together with links to the full reports will be included here. Read More ...

2009 Stallion Service Auction (SSA)

Stallions nominated to the 2009 SSA are indicated by an * after their name in the Stallion Directory. Videos of nominated stallions will be hosted on two internet video hosting sites this year - YouTube and Barnmice. You are invited to join to share photos, videos and horse life with friends from every discipline and from every corner of the world. You will find a Canadian Warmblood Owners and Breeders Group as well as the SSA videos and many members who have already joined. 

Veterinary Article: EVA

A better understanding of the disease and proactive management practices. By Dr. Peter Timoney, Kathy St.Martin & Jos Mottershead. Dr. Timoney is acknowledged as the world renowned expert on Equine Viral Arteritis. Read More ...

Breeders Digest - next Issue coming in January

The next issue of the Breeders Digest is coming soon. In future issues, advertising is available in all sizes at competitive rates. Contact the National Office for more information.

Equine Canada Member's First:

A NEW Program for Equine Canada Members Designed to Save You Money. New partners added!

Sport Horse Canada - APA

Chronological Sequence of Discussions and Information:

 CWHBA going forward with bi-lateral APA discussions!
October 24, 2008: CWHBA representatives met with senior officials from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada at British House on the grounds of Spruce Meadows, AB. This full day meeting was the continuation of CWHBA proceeding with bi-lateral APA discussions.
Read the statement that the AAFC prepared for distribution to CWHBA members: Read more ...
Le 24 octobre 2008, des cadres ....
April 11, 2008: Three years after the ‘Sport Horse Canada’ concept received unanimous support, multi-lateral talks with the Federal government and breeders of sport horses have been wound up. Since the February 6th meeting in Calgary, the Canadian Sport Horse Association (CSHA), has formally withdrawn from any further amalgamation discussions.
February 6, 2008: The second face to face meeting hosted by Assistant Deputy Minister, Krista Mountjoy took place at the Port O’Call Hotel in Calgary. At this meeting it became clear to all present, that the two associations were pursuing different breeding goals with different breeding philosophies. Read More ...
January 9, 2008: A meeting was held January 9th, at AAFC offices in Edmonton to reactivate talks between the CWHBA and the CSHA. Read More ..
December 14, 2007: AAFC Minister Gerry Ritz has asked Assistant Deputy Minister, Krista Mountjoy, to work with the CWHBA and CSHA. Read More ...
November 28, 2007: Updates on the status of the amalgamation process
April 16, 2007: Press Release - Update on the Work of the Advisory Group
December 19, 2006: Press Release - Advisory Group Information Release
November 29, 2006: Press Release Re: Warmblood / Sport Horse Advisory Group Process
November 6, 2006: A number of rumors have been circulating regarding the status of the CWHBA under the APA and concerning correspondence with the Minister of Agriculture. Read more ...

Visit Sport Horse Canada for 2006 & 2007 press releases and explanations of the process to December 2005 plus answers to members questions.

Other News Of Interest

EVENTING NEWS

Check out Mike Gallagher's daily journal detailing his Olympic journey in Hong Kong at http://www.eventingnews.com

NORTH AMERICAN SELLE FRANCAIS ASSOCIATION (NASFA)

 The American "arm" of the French 'Selle Francais' organization is shutting down, effective immediately. Read More >>

NEWS ARCHIVES

News articles Archives ... Read More >>

WELCOME TO THE CWHBA!
Tuesday January 6, 2009

The Canadian Warmblood Horse Breeders Association (CWHBA) was Incorporated, under the Canadian Live Stock Pedigree Act, in 1991. The association is a corporate union of breeders for the purpose of furthering warmblood horse breeding in Canada. The purpose of the association is: to unite the breeders, owners and friends of Warmblood horses in Canada; to maintain of the Stud Book of Canadian Warmblood horses including approved stallions, mares and foals; to maintain a uniform breeding program of warmblood horses in Canada; to promote breed shows and representation in exhibitions; to provide information to breeders, owners and friends and generally encourage public understanding of the Canadian Warmblood horse. The breeding aim is to produce a well bred Warmblood horse, correct in conformation and with good performance. A horse which, on the basis of its temperament, character, and rideability is suitable for Olympic and related Equestrian sports..... Read More

CWHBA National Office
Box 21100, 2105 8th Street East
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7H 5N9
Telephone: 306-373-6620
Fax: 403-668-0339

OFFICE NOTES:

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OFFICE CLOSED

The National Office is closed December 23, 2008 to January 5, 2009. We wish all members Peace, Happiness and Joy during this special time of year. CLRC is also closed during this time.
 

2009 NATIONAL AGM

The Annual General Meeting is scheduled for February 20 - 22, 2009 in Ontario. Look for more details as to venue and program coming shortly.

2009  STALLION SERVICE AUCTION

The 2009 Stallion Service Auction is scheduled for March 1, 2009. The line up of nominated stallions is already impressive, with more still to be added. When you look at the Stallion Directory, those stallions with an * after their name/location are nominated.
Some are a choice of those stallions standing at one farm which will be detailed once the bidding list is posted in the New Year. Videos of nominated stallions are being hosted on two internet video hosting sites this year - YouTube and Barnmice. Videos are being added regularly and some are already available for viewing.

CWHBA is very pleased to announce their association with BarnMice - a Canadian equine social community for horse people with international scope! You are invited to join to share photos, videos and horse life with friends from every discipline and from every corner of the world. You will find a Canadian Warmblood Owners and Breeders Group as well as the SSA videos and many members who have already joined. Hope to see you there.

2009 STALLION DIRECTORY
Stallion Verification for 2009

The online Stallion Directory was reactivated beginning December 1, 2008. Stallion Owners who completed updating by December 20, 2008 will be included in the 2009 Stallion Directory. Verification done after that date will be subject to space available for the print directory, however, the online database may be updated at any time.
Stallion Owners - e-mail newsletters with instructions were sent November 19 and December 1 from Vertical Response. Look for this e-mail - if you do not receive it, please contact the Office.

STALLION ADVERTISING

The next issue of the Breeder's Digest is currently in preparation. This will be the stallion issue. Please contact the Editor, or the National Office, for full colour rates. Copy needed by December 10, 2008. Contact Colleen Embree-Jay at: wispers@telus.net

* STALLION REPORTS *

The Stallion 'Report of Mares Bred' was due October 31, 2008. Fee for reports received after November 1, 2008 - $75. Forms can be downloaded HERE. Scroll down to Stallion Report Forms.
2008 ONLINE FOAL & BROODMARE AUCTIONS

2008 Online Foal Auction & Online Broodmare Auctions now closed. Thank you everyone!
 www.OnlineFoalAuction.com
www.OnlineBroodmareAuction.com

2009 STALLION LICENSING

If you would like to present your stallion for either the Stallion Licensing, or the Stallion Performance Test in 2009, please contact the Canadian Warmblood National Office at 306-373-6620.
Chute jumping for the National Tour - revised April 1, 2008. Please download the new Chute jumping PDF available on this page.

 
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with Registration & Transfer of Ownership? CLICK HERE

* * REMINDER * *

ALL newly entered mares MUST have a DNA profile submitted at the time of entry.
Please submit her genetic markers if she has a profile already, otherwise send the Application for DNA Testing Form hair sample and the $60.84 fee to the CWHBA National Office.

2009 MARE INSPECTIONS

For information on Mare Inspections please contact your Provincial Inspections Coordinator with 'CWHBA Inspections' in the subject line.

BC - Marilyn Powell - 604-530-6385 - inquire@mirrabookfarms.com
AB - Jane Jones - 780-388-2405 - abjonsej@telusplanet.com
SK - Charmaine Bergman - 306-764-7148 - apexfarms@sasktel.net
MB - Dana Young - 204-966-3316 - evergreenfarms@mts.net
ON - Jill Stephen - 519-928-2779 - fairwind@sympatico.ca
QC - Julie Cantin - 418-475-1229 - juliecantin88@hotmail.com
NS - Holly Erith - 902-384-2202 - herith@xplornet.com

Feature Horse

Want to see your horse featured on our web site front page?
Your registered Canadian Warmblood horse could be our next cover girl or cover boy.Members send us your CWHBA performance ring pictures (.jpg or .jpeg). Include the owner, breeder, breeding, event placing & photo credit. Please do include a photo credit with your image. Horses must be registered with the CWHBA.

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