Reference Article: Positive Talks Between Canadian Sport Horse Association and Canadian Warmblood Horse Breeders Association

April 25, 2005 Contact: Jessie Christie For Immediate Release Media Relations, Equine Canada Tel: (613) 248-3433 ext. 133 E-mail: jchristie@equinecanda.ca Calgary, Alberta --- Historic amalgamation talks between the Canadian Sport Horse Association (CSHA) and the Canadian Warmblood Horse Breeders Association (CWHBA) on April 14-15, 2005 have resulted in a positive agreement. Hosted by Spruce Meadows, Calgary's internationally renowned show jumping facility, representatives of the two groups and Agriculture/Agri-Foods Canada met in the spirit of cooperation and the support of their respective memberships. The meeting's aim was to investigate options for amalgamation of the two associations. These successful talks have led to formulating an all-inclusive home for Canadian breeders of performance horses in the disciplines of Hunter, Jumper, Dressage and Eventing. By developing an overarching framework, specific breed categories will be registered while ensuring continued recognition under Canadian and international standards. "Our long term goal is to make Canada a world power in the breeding of top sport horses," said Chris Gould, Chairman of the CWHBA. "It is clear we can get there faster, and have more fun while we are at it, if we work together." The positive outcome from these initial talks will generate exciting possibilities for the performance horse sector of Canada's $600 million equine industry. As this is a membership driven initiative, both CSHA and CWHBA will continue ongoing and extensive consultations with their members. "Canadian breeders should be delighted to hear that the talks went so well and that a consensus was reached to move forward," noted Paul Morgan, President of the CSHA. For additional information contact: Paul Morgan - E-mail: ashland@sympatico.ca, Tel: 613-257-2184 or Chris Gould - E-mail: tsf1@telus.net, Tel:780-786-4337. Updates will be posted on both www.Canadian-Sport-Horse.org and www.canadianwarmbloods.com PHOTOGRAPH "Historic photo of participants of talks, outside the main riding hall of Spruce Meadows" Left to right: Jennette Coote, CWHBA Stud Book Committee member; Paul Morgan, President CSHA; Bob Henselwood, CSHA Director; Edward Kendall, Past President Equine Canada, CWHBA representative; Kim Berlie, CSHA Director; Chris Gould, Chairman CWHBA; Marilyn Powell, President BC CWHBA; Colleen Embree-Jay, Vice-Chair CWHBA; Christine Walch, CSHA representative; Jos Mottershead, Past President CSHA, CSHA representative; Albert Kley, Riding Master Spruce Meadows, host representative. Photo credit ­ © Shane Morris

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