Source:  News Release

June 7th is National Horse Day!

Join thousands of Canadians across the nation as they celebrate the horse on
Canada's National Horse Day

Ottawa, ON June 7, 2014 -- Equine Canada, the Canadian Equestrian Federation, invite all Canadians to join us as we celebrate and acknowledge the important contributions of the horse in Canadian history.

Horses have been part of Canadian history for almost 350 years and have been integral part of our heritage and culture. Since the first horses were brought into New France in 1665 by Louis XIV, King of France, horses have greatly contributed to Canada's rich history as central means of transportation, working and cultivating our land and serving this great nation during times of war. Today the horse in Canada continues to be woven into the fabric of this country in through a vibrant horse industry and as a much-loved one-of-a-kind leisure partner.

To find out about fun-filled Horse Day activities in your area visit:

And don't forget our national Horse Day Drawing Contest!

Equine Canada, in collaboration with provincial equestrian associations, is running a national drawing contest for children between the ages of 3 and 16 years-old with first place prizes graciously sponsored by Greenhawk Inc.

We invite all children to « Draw Your Favorite Horse». Click here to Download the Horse Day Kids' contest package: http://bit.ly/1hDC7KP