Membership Renewal Season is Almost Here...
Make sure to renew you NSEF membership before January 1st, 2021 in order to take full advantage of its benefits, including its automatic insurance coverage. Referring a New Member? Make sure you check out the information below to take advantage of an EXCLUSIVE offer!
Refer NEW members for a credit of $5 each and get your membership for FREE!* The new member simply provides your NSEF# in the NSEF membership application’s referral section and we do the rest!
*Individuals – up to $50
*Families – up to $105
*Clubs – up to $50
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2020 NSEF Community Award Recipients |
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Several community members were presented with awards at our Annual General Meeting this past Sunday. These awards are extended to individuals who have made a significant impact on the development, maintenance, and positive atmosphere of our sport. Please join us in congratulating the following award recipients:
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NSEF Volunteer Award
Sheri Morehouse
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NSEF Service Award
Gillian Allan
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NSEF Service Award
Helen Smith
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NSEF Youth Sportsmanship Award
Ariel Boesener
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NSEF Coach Award
Julia Young
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Board of Directors Election
We would like to offer a warm welcome to new board members Kate Howarth and Andy Woolaver. Kate will be taking on the position of Director of Education, while Andy will be our new Director-at-large. We look forward to working with you in the new year!
We are pleased to announce that Melissa MacDonald, Dr. Katarin MacLeod, Jennifer MacNeil, and Adrienne Smith will be reprising their board roles as Director of Clubs, Director of Equine Industry, and Directors-at-Large, respectively.
Returning executive members are President Valerie McDermott, Vice President Kris Foley, Treasurer Barbie Lewis, and Secretary Dr. Katarin MacLeod.
A Fond Farewell
We would like to express our gratitude to outgoing board member, Norma Graham, for her service as Director of Education for the past two years. We will miss you, Norma!
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At the AGM on Sunday, our Executive Director, Heather Myrer, celebrated a 20 year milestone with the NSEF. Current president, Valerie McDermott, along with former presidents during Heather's tenure; Barbie Lewis, Sandra Conrad, and Adrienne Smith were all present to commemorate the occasion.
Pictured L-R: Valerie McDermott, Heather Myrer
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Free Webinars
The Animal Health Emergency Management (AHEM) Project will be hosting two free, one hour webinars:
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Livestock Emergency Role in the Emergency Operations Centre webinar
November 3 at 4:00 p.m.
"The Livestock Emergency Role in the Emergency Operations Centre overview webinar is aimed at industry associations and staff and reviews the Incident Command System (ICS) and its role in the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC). The EOC is where industry may become involved in a large scale, multijurisdictional emergency event, and ICS is the 'language' and process used in the EOC."
- AHEM
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The Serious Animal Disease Emergencies Awareness webinar
Nov. 10 at 4:00 p.m.
"The Serious Animal Disease Emergencies Awareness webinar introduces livestock producers to the general stages of a serious animal disease event response and the AHEM resources that will help them to understand, prepare for, and respond to a major emergency event." - AHEM
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Online Courses in November
FREE Horse Behaviour & Safety – Youth (ages 13-17): access from Nov 6 - Feb 6
A special offering for horse-crazy youth! Self-paced course with access open for three months! Keep our kids safe around horses through learning their language. FREE - $100 value.
Sickness Prevention in Horses: Nov 16 - 27
Gain practical knowledge on ways to keep your horses healthy and protected from getting sick.15% discount for members.
Horse Behaviour & Safety – Adult:
Nov 30 - Dec 11
Learn horsemanship through understanding behavior. Discover smart, everyday ways to keep you and your horse safe. 15% discount for members.
Stay current with short, practical online training – in partnership with Equine Guelph.
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Contact our friends at CapriCMW; they are happy to advise you on policies that best fit your specific needs.
Proudly serving the equine industry from coast-to-coast.
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October 29, 2020: CSC Atlantic Coach Social - Fundy Region
8:00pm - 9:00pm
Join the sessions LIVE on Zoom here
Call: +1 778 907 2071
Meeting ID: 872 7971 9170
November 3, 2020: CSC Atlantic Coach Social - Highland Region
8:00pm - 9:00pm
Join the sessions LIVE on Zoom here
Call: +1 778 907 2071
Meeting ID: 872 7971 9170
November 8, 2020: Sunday Funday
Galloway Stables, Field Rd, Port Howe
Round House Equestrian Center & Galloway Acres
902 297 3457
November 10, 2020: CSC Atlantic Coach Social - Valley Region
8:00pm - 9:00pm
Join the sessions LIVE on Zoom here
Call: +1 778 907 2071
Meeting ID: 872 7971 9170
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November 3, 2020: Livestock Emergency Role in the Emergency Operations Centre webinar
Animal Health Emergency Management (AHEM) project
November 10, 2020: The Serious Animal Disease Emergencies Awareness webinar
Animal Health Emergency Management (AHEM) project
November 12, 2020: CSC Atlantic Coach Social - South Shore Region
8:00pm - 9:00pm
Join the sessions LIVE on Zoom here
Call: +1 778 907 2071
Meeting ID: 872 7971 9170
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Nova Scotia Equestrian Federation | [horsenovascotia.ca]
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