Annual Report 2018 with Financials

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Annual Report 2018

CONTENTS President’s Message............................................................................... 3 4 Executive Director’s Message......................................................................

About Us.............................................................................................. 5 5 Our Mission & Vision..................................................................................

2019 Staff & Board of Directors............................................................... 6 8 HCBC Regions............................................................................................

10 Major Grants/Funding................................................................................

2018 Major Games ................................................................................ 11 Competition............................................................................................12 Community Talks Travelling Road Show...................................................

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14 Industry & Agriculture................................................................................

16 Coaching & Education................................................................................

Recreation........................................................................................... 16 Infographic.............................................................................................17 Where Do Your Membership Dollars Go?.....................................................18 Financial Statements............................................................................. 20

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President’s Message Last year was an important

areas of the Province through the Community Talks Travelling

one for the Governance of

Road Show. These are free to attend and present science

Horse Council, as we spent

based topics via knowledgeable speakers. There is even an

considerable time reviewing the

educational component to the very popular Pony Tails Kids

Bylaws that had been in place for

Club, an club for young people who love horses and may or

approximately forty years with

may not have access to our wonderful animals. Alice, besides

only minor updates occurring

being a fun pony with several horsey friends usually has a little

during that time. The new BC

educational story for everyone.

Societies Act required all not for profit organizations in BC to transition their Constitutions and

Another aspect of education comes through the (EC) Equestrian

Bylaws to meet the requirements of the new Act. Horse Council

Canada/National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP)

decided that it was an opportunity to review the existing

instructors and coaches who teach safety around horses, stable

Bylaws and see what still worked well but also to look at areas

management, horse husbandry, riding, driving, techniques and

that were outdated and lacked flexibility for today’s business

how to compete if that is your goal. Some of the requirements

climate, including the ability to respond quickly in a crisis, and

for certification are the commitment to the Code of Ethics &

strengthening the Society’s ability to recruit Directors through

Code of Conduct, having a clean Criminal Record Check, First

competency based job descriptions with application for officer

Aid, concussion training with other requirements on the horizon

positions open to all members. In August the membership

including Respect in Sport training (Safe Sport).

voted to accept the revised Bylaws which were then registered and enacted.

High on the list of project priorities for the Industry department is the 2019 Equine Economic Impact Survey. Government

While this was occurring the regular business of Horse

funding has been approved, the survey is almost ready for

Council continued, although once again the Province and

distribution and preliminary results and reports should be

HCBC had to respond to floods, fires and then a blanket of

forthcoming in late fall. Such studies are vital to our industry

smoke, all of which interrupted our equestrian activities in

as they demonstrate the size and distribution and direct and

some way. However activities did not come to a standstill

indirect impacts of equestrians on the BC economy…which are

and work on the Trails Database continued with more people

taken into account when grants and funding for the equestrian

submitting GPS data for upload to the system, providing

community are considered. Industry is also taking the lead

accurate locations of equestrian trails across the Province. The

on researching the possibility of holding an Equine Education

Recreation Department also continued to assist and support

Summit in 2020. This is something that many members ask for

various groups around BC with advice on how, who and where

as the Summit provides equestrians access to world renowned

to advocate for trail use and the best ways to get involved

science based educators. Industry keeps us abreast of border

with local trail user groups to ensure equestrian interests are

issues, disease occurrences, land management, pasture

addressed.

and environmental concerns and provides us with the latest research on these and other issues and most importantly it is

The Competition department was its usual busy self and

an advocate for the health, care and welfare of all equines.

highlights included the BC Summer Games, which were held in Cowichan and had young equestrians from across the Province

This report just scratches the surface when it comes to the

competing in the disciplines of vaulting, para dressage,

delivery of services and programs that are available. No

dressage and jumping. Not to be left out – our more mature

other equine organization in the Province brings so much to

members had the chance to enter the 55+ Games held in

its members and to the equine/equestrian community. It is

Cranbrook. Provincial games usually leave behind a legacy of

thanks to our passion for equines, the members, Board and a

upgraded facilities, which are a great asset to communities

dedicated knowledgeable staff that we have this capability.

and are really appreciated by the locals that competed and the volunteers, who are often equestrians themselves with a result

I am proud to be the President of such a professional and

of renewed enthusiasm of the local equestrian community.

active organization.

In recent years Horse Council has expanded its educational

Liz Saunders

program in an effort to reach members in the more rural

HCBC President

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Message from Horse Council BC Executive Director, Lisa Laycock Annual Report season is the same time of year as my work anniversary here at HCBC, which catches me in a reflective mood after 14 years at the Horse Council BC office.

I am continually impressed by the passion and dedication our community brings to the Board table, show ring, trails and barns of British Columbia.

This generosity was never as evident as during the 2017 wildfire season,embodied by those who spent endless hours coordinating the transportation, housing and care of evacuated equines. Many others opened their farms, wallets and willingly gave their time to help those in need. It is also ever present on the show grounds, training rings, Pony Club and 4H activities, trail work bees of the Back Country Horsemen, and I’m sure it’s alive and well in your club and affiliate group. Our words and actions make a difference - thank you for all you do!

Horse Council BC’s focus is very much on strengthening the equine community.

We work diligently to support what our members are doing around the province, either through various grants, resources, programs or with advocacy. Horse Council BC strives to represent ALL horse people in BC regardless of discipline, breed orientation, or sport. We endeavor to be an association that anyone active in the horse sector is proud to be a part of.

We hope you enjoy reviewing the HCBC Annual Report and get a sense of some of the work the association carries out on behalf of our members. HCBC made a real effort to host more events outside of the Langley area including Officials Clinics, Coach Development sessions, our Share the Trails Workshop and the three stops for the new Community Talks Traveling Road Show.

At HCBC we are looking forward to an exciting 2018, with quite a few new programs rolling out. To help get new people hooked on horses, we are launching a new Discover Riding website with two new programs, one aimed at youth and the other an all ages program, both using our professional Certified Coaches and Instructors.

A new Online Competition Administration system will be available for organizers to make it quicker and easier to permit a horse show, in addition, the HCBC Colouring and Activity Book will be rolling off the press in the spring, as will an enhancement to the Trails Database that is underway in partnership with Back Country Horsemen of BC to add GPX (GPS Exchange Format) exportable files to each trail. 2018 BC Summer Games will be in Cowichan; this is a youth multisport games for provincial level athletes hoping to progress; and includes the disciplines Jump, Dressage, Para-dressage and Vaulting. 55+ Games are being hosted in Kimberley/Cranbrook. HCBC will be renewing our Strategic Plan, and transitioning our Bylaws in 2018. All in all, there will be no time to be bored at Horse Council!

It is a privilege to be a part of such a great community. Our staff is as equally dedicated to equestrianism as the population we serve. We strive to be member focused, financially prudent, responsible, and effective.

Thank you to the Board of Directors for the work you do and your consistent encouragement to the Horse Council BC staff! Thank you to members for supporting Horse Council BC! Thank you to all that are part of our vision for a thriving BC horse sector!

Sincerely, Lisa Laycock Executive Director 4

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 23,787 in 2018.

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 British Columbia is a member service organization that collaborates with business, industry and government on behalf of equine welfare, sports, recreation and the individual rider/driver.

VISION Horse Council BC strives to represent ALL horse people in BC regardless of discipline, breed orientation, or sport. We endeavor to be an association that anyone active in the horse sector is proud to be a part of.

We are accessible to all our members and communicate with them on both a professional and personal level. We ensure that we set an example for all other associations to follow.

STRATEGIES • Increase engagement with board, staff and partners • Create more effective ways to increase member and non-member communications and engagement • Renew education programs to increase our value as an equine information hub • Ensure a strong provincial grass roots competition system • Advocate for the equine lifestyle and the right to ride • Take inventory of all programs and review 25% each year

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HCBC STAFF 2019

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Lisa Laycock

RECREATION COORDINATOR Nancy Spratt

SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER INDUSTRY & AGRICULTURE MANAGER Kelly Coughlin

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR Sandy Underwood

COACHING MANAGER Wendy Sewell

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR Jocelyn Adams

COMPETITIONS MANAGER Ali Buchanan

FINANCE & BOOKKEEPING Lynn Wallden

MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR Lynda Eckstein

RECEPTION Sarah Allison

Board Of Directors 2019 EXECUTIVE & DIRECTORS AT LARGE: PRESIDENT Liz Saunders

TREASURER Carolyn Farris

SECRETARY Nancy Olson-Beaulieu

VP OF COMPETITION Susan Harrison

VP OF EDUCATION Dr. Susan Thompson

VP OF INDUSTRY Lynda Atkinson

VANCOUVER ISLAND SOUTH DIRECTOR Susan Thompson

VP OF MEMBERSHIP & MARKETING Tracy Carver

BC CARRIAGE DRIVING SOCIETY

VP OF RECREATION Terre O’Brennan

THOMPSON SHUSWAP DIRECTOR Carolyn Farris PEACE RIVER DIRECTOR Nicole Fisher PRINCE GEORGE CARIBOO DIRECTOR Carolyn Dobbs NORTH WEST DIRECTOR Christine Hassell AFFILIATE DIRECTORS: BACK COUNTRY HORSEMEN OF BC Sharon Pickthorne

Ellen Hockley BC THERAPEUTIC RIDING ASSOCIATION

DIRECTORS AT LARGE Rose Schroeder Gord Mackenzie Dr. Susan Thompson Joan Chess-Woollacott

Karen Swantje

REGIONAL DIRECTORS: EAST KOOTENAYS DIRECTORS Arlene Ridge

CANADIAN THOROUGHBRED HORSE

WEST KOOTENAYS DIRECTOR Liz Saunders ZONE 3 DIRECTORS OKANAGAN SIMILKAMEEN DIRECTOR Myrna Thompson

DRESSAGE BC

FRASEY VALLEY EAST DIRECTOR Susan Holtby

Terre O’Brennan

FRASER VALLEY WEST DIRECTOR Lisa Mander VANCOUVER SUNSHINE COAST DIRECTOR Vacant VANCOUVER ISLAND NORTH DIRECTOR Vacant

CANADIAN PONY CLUBS (BC DIVISION) Tracy Carver

SOCIETY (BC DIVISION)

Wendy Christoff ENDURANCE RIDERS ASSOC. OF BC

EQUESTRIAN VAULTING ASSOC. OF BC Rebecca Bird HARNESS RACING BC SOCIETY Lynda Atkinson HORSE TRIALS BC Julie Johannson 7

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 seven 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.

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HCBC REGIONS EAST KOOTENAYS - EK 763 Members

WEST KOOTENAYS - WK 658 Members

OKANAGAN SIMILKAMEEN - OS 1,969 Members

FRASER VALLEY EAST - FVE 1,890 Members

FRASER VALLEY WEST - FVW 3,786 Members

VANCOUVER SUNSHINE COAST VSC

VANCOUVER ISLAND SOUTH VIS 3,254 Members

THOMPSON SHUSWAP - TS 2,293 Members

PEACE RIVER - PR 1,513 Members

PRINCE GEORGE CARIBOO - PGC 1,513 Members

NORTH WEST - NW 687 Members

2,556 Members

VANCOUVER ISLAND NORTH VIN 2,038 Members

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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.

$118,847.31 ...was given back to HCBC members through grant and

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.

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).

$37,155.00 was given in 2018.

$41,820.56 was given in 2018.

funding programs in 2018.

113 ...the number of different equestrian clubs, individuals,

Participation Grants are available to any current HCBC Club who is organizing and running a clinic. Funding is received in either a $250 or $500 denomination per clinic until funding is exhausted, up to two grants per club. $3,750.00 was given in 2018.

Zone 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 Zone.

and groups who received some sort of funding from HCBC in 2018.

$20,321.74 was given in 2018.

$857,599.48

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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.

BC Athletes Assistance Program seeks to recognize high performance athletes who are participating in programs offered through a provincial sport organization to relieve some of the pressures associated with training and competition needs.

$3,300.00 was given in 2018.

$7,750.00 was given in 2018.

...is the total amount of dollars given back to HCBC members through funding programs in the last 10 years.

2018 BC 55+ GAMES The 55+ BC Games is an annual multi sport event produced by the BC Seniors Games Society (BCSGS) for the availability of the 55+ population of BC to participate in the 27 individual Sports. The 2018 55+ Games were held in Kimberley/Cranbrook with Equestrian events held at RDEK Wycliffe Exhibition Grounds

31 Athletes participated 43 MEDALS PRESENTED

2018 BC Summer Games The purpose of the BC Games is “To provide an opportunity for the development of athletes, coaches, and officials in preparation for higher levels of competition in a multi-sport event which promotes interest and participation in sport and sporting activities, individual achievement and community development.” The BC Games bring together British Columbia’s best emerging high performance athletes, trained coaches, and certified officials for three days of competition. This experience is an important development opportunity and stepping stone towards higher level sport competitions.

39 Athletes participated 11 Officials 9 Head Coaches 8 Assistant coaches

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Competition TOTAL HORSE COUNCIL (HCBC) SHOWS IN BC

TOTAL EQUESTRIAN CANADA (EC) SHOWS IN BC

2018

58

2018

2017

68

2017

2016

69

2016

2015

75

237

Total number of sanctioned shows for both Equestrian Canada and Horse Council BC held in BC in 2018.

There were 4 FEI Competitions in 2018 held in BC. They included the disciplines of: Vaulting Jumping Nations Cup Shpw Jumping

179 HCBC Shows 24 EC Bronze Shows 1 EC Silver Shows 33 EC Gold Shows

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2015

179 155 185 184

In 2018 the BC Summer Games were held in Cowichan, BC. Show Jumping, Vaulting, Dressage, and Para-Dressage made up the equestrian events.

There has been continued growth in 2018 across all levels of long term athlete development in all disciplines.

Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) is a systemic approach being developed and adopted by Equestrian Canada to maximize a participant/athlete’s potential and involvement in our sport.

The LTAD framework aims to define optimal training, competition and recovery programs based on biological age rather than chronological age. It is athletecentered, coach-driven and administration, sport science and sponsor supported.

By tailoring a participant/athlete’s sports development program to suit basic principles of growth and maturation, especially during the “critical” early years of their development, enables him/her to reach their full athletic potential, increase lifelong participation in equestrian sport and other physical activities and to improve health and well-being.

Community talks Travelling Road show The Community Talks Travelling Road Show program is really gathering steam and has proven to be a valuable educational event for our equine communities.

The program has caught the attention of government, universities and corporations.

Through the Community Talks Travelling Road Show HCBC has been successful in forming very strong relations with industry partners who have committed to multiple year financial support, it has also proven useful in forming solid relationships with sponsors and new business members in each community we visit.

In 2018 Community Talks Travelling Road Show visited Prince George, 108 Mile House, Kelowna and Victoria. A two hour evening event was held in the Fraser Valley.

Prince George: 76 people attended from PG and 10 other neighbouring communities with 1 person coming from as far away as Calgary. $700.00 was raised from admission for the Prince George Therapeutic Riding Association.

Fraser Valley: The Fraser Valley event had 80 people pre-register for the event and 51 people actually attend, $292.00 was collected at the door with 100% of that going towards the HCBC Animal Disaster Fund.

108 Mile House: 30 people attended from 108 Mile House and six other neighbouring communities.

All but three people in the room had been affected by last year’s wildfires $367.00 was raised from admission that went towards the HCBC Animal Relief Disaster Fund Kelowna: 18 people attended from Kelowna and 7 neighbouring communities. $208.00 was raised from admission going toward the HCBC Animal Relief Disaster Fund Victoria/Brentwood Bay: 60 people in attendance. We had people in attendance from 13 different communities around the Island, with a small group coming over from Mayne Island. $575.85 was raised from admission going toward the HCBC Animal Relief Disaster Fund

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Industry & Agriculture 2018 WAS A HUGE YEAR FOR EQUINE RESCUE, EQUINE WELFARE ISSUES, AND ANOTHER DEVISTATING FIRE SEASON

Through the Animal Disaster Relief fund we were able to offer $19,962.00 in the way of financial assistance to those impacted by another devastating fire season.

Four Livestock Emergency Response courses equaling 8 days of training for over 100 fire, police veterinarians Search and Rescue personnel.

These courses are taught by technical experts and all costs are covered

by HCBC Course content includes; • On the spot decision making for motor vehicle accidents, fire and emergency situations involving livestock • lift and drag for downed horses •Trailer design and extrication • Animal behavior, particularly in distress situations • Means to calm, rescue, capture and temporarily confine animals • Laws, ethics, and euthanasia protocol

- responding to motor vehicle accidents involving livestock

- extrication tools and techniques,

- rescue,

- barn fires,

- first aid,

- chain of command,

- rescue resources

BC Cattlemen’s invited us to participate in their Emergency Management Workshops, delivering 12 workshops around the province for on farm emergency planning HCBC contributed $3000.00 and First Aid kits as door prizes.

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AG DAYS IN VICTORIA HCBC Directors and staff attended Ag Days in Victoria BC hosted by BC Agricultural Council. This event gives us the opportunity to speak with government staff and elected officials to promote our industry and request changes. Here is part of what we have presented to the ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Finance in the hope of creating an improved opportunities for horse owners.

HCBC respectfully requests consideration for the following: • Equines are considered livestock in all legislation regulations and government communications.

• The word horse throughout all official references should be replaced with equine to capture the use of horses, ponies, donkeys and mules, which is in keeping with current wording in Acts and regulations.

• Allow income from boarding, training, manure sales and pasture grazing to be included as qualifying income for farm classification.

• Definition of farm to include commercial boarding/training facilities.

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trails data base A year has passed since HCBC launched a long-term project intended to provide georeferenced maps for all trails in our online database. During that time, in conjunction with members of Back Country Horsemen BC, we have trained riders to record their tracks, loaned GPS equipment to help them do so, and seen strong results on a coordinated project to update the information we offer on the trails in our database.

To date we have added 19 comprehensive geo-referenced maps to our database and our

Coaching, Education & Recreation IN 2018 HORSE COUNCIL BC HOSTED 9 COACHING EVALUATIONS ACROSS BRITISH COLUMBIA. THERE WERE A TOTAL OF 19 NEW COACHING CERTIFICATIONS APPROVED.

vendor page on Avenza Maps, our mapping partner.

The BCETF is a very important element in HCBC’s ongoing commitment to the needs of our recreational members. Since 2011, the BC Equestrian Trails Fund has provided over $213,000 to member

AT THE END OF 2018 THERE WERE 288 CERTIFIED COACHES IN BC, with an additional 260 (+/-) that have some requirements missing before they are current again.

HCBC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Horse Council BC scholarships are available to Horse Council BC members in good standing, who are BC graduates from grade 12 and entering into an accredited College or University Study program. In 2018 5 HCBC members received a $1000 scholarship toward their post secondary education.

clubs and affiliates in support of construction and/or improvements to trails, trailheads and horse camping areas all over BC. The fund is made up of membership dollars, plus individual and corporate donations.

In 2018, we were able to supply a total of $38,130 to 8 clubs for a wide variety of important trail projects. Horse Council BC is proud to play a part in retaining and improving BC’s equestrian trail network for all to enjoy.

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13.7%

23,787

OF OUR MEMBERS LIVE IN FRASER VALLEY WEST, THE LARGEST OF THE HCBC REGIONS

HORSE COUNCIL BC MEMBERS IN 2018.

179

+ $118,847

250

HCBC PROVINCIALLY SANCTIONED COMPETITIONS

IS HOW MUCH HCBC GAVE AWAY IN GRANTS & FUNDING IN 2018

RIDER EXAMS WERE PROCESSED IN 2018.

230 ENGLISH 20 WESTERN

238

152

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HCBC CLUBS & BRANCHES IN 2018

HCBC BUSINESSES IN 2018

HCBC AFFILIATES IN 2018

5,583 AVERAGE VISITS TO THE WWW.HCBC.CA WEBSITE PER MONTH

1,165 “FOLLOWERS” ON INSTAGRAM

78%

29%

OF HCBC’S MEMBERSHIP IS 18 YEARS OF AGE & UNDER

OF HCBC’S MEMBERSHIP IS FEMALE

TRAVELLING ROAD SHOW 5 STOPS 235 ATTENDEES

2018/2019 Joint Membership

14,237 “LIKES” ON FACEBOOK

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TOTAL # OF NEW 2018 EC CERTIFIED COACHES IN BC

19 TOTAL # OF NEW INSTRUCTOR EVALUATIONS IN 2018

9 TOTAL # OF CURRENT EC CERTIFIED COACHES IN BC

288 TOTAL NUMBER OF HORSE COUNCIL BC OFFICIALS.

NEW OFFICIALS WERE ADDED IN 2018.

IN 2017 HCBC OPENED UP JOINT MEMBERSHIPS TO ALL LAPSED MEMBERS. FOR THE 2018/2019 JOINT MEMBERSHIP: 948 PEOPLE TOOK ADVANTAGE OF THIS OFFER

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WHERE DID YOUR MEMBERSHIP DOLLARS GO in 2018?

SUPPORT/GRANTS/ANIMAL RELIEF $0.08

EC FEES $0.06

COACHING/COMPETITION/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT $0.04 RECREATION $0.03 COMMUNICATIONS $0.04

INDUSTRY $0.01 MEMBERS INSURANCE $0.17

ADMINISTRATION/ BUILDING/ BOARD $0.21 STAFF $0.36

If HCBC annual spending is represented by $1, the diagram illustrates where the dollar was spent.

Coaching/Competition - Coach and rider development programs, admin of competitions, team events, BC Summer Games, 55+ Games, education of official/judges.

Communication - Awards, advertising, marketing and communications including website, magazine, print, online etc.

Recreation - BC Equestrian Trail Fund, Share the Trails Workshop, Ride & Drive, Trails Database and other recreation costs.

Development - Community Talks Travelling Road Show Industry - Equine Education Sessions, industry association fees, travel, publications and other industry representation costs.

Staff - Including: recreation, coaching, industry, competition, and admin staff, includes travel, training, benefits etc.

Administration/Building/Board of Directors - Board & Committee travel and materials, property tax, mortgage interest, insurance, telephone, leases, credit card processing, postage, printing, accounting and legal, insurance, cost of goods sold, HCBC merchandise costs etc.

Support/Grants/Animal Relief - Core Grants, Zone Funding, scholarships, Athlete Assistance Funding and other sport grants spending, emergency responder training and equipment.

18 EC Fees - Equestrian Canada membership fee.

Members Insurance - Member’s insurance and optional insurance cost.

Š Horse Council BC, March 2019 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.

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