Canadian Horse - Links
GENERAL INFORMATION
Canadian Horse Breeders Association
Website for the Canadian Horse Breeders Association / Société des Éleveurs de
Chevaux Canadiens (CHBA/SECC). Lists the directors of the association,
district information, and association news. Also has numerous downloadable
forms and applications: registration, transfers, dna typing kits, breeding
certificate, membership, microchip and scanner order forms.
Canadian Livestock Records
Corporation (CLRC)
Canadian Horse Breeders Association page. This site, maintained by the
CLRC, provides contact information for the Canadian Horse breeders Association,
the Members/Pedigrees database, AGM info, fee schedule, applications for
registration of foals/horse transfers/membership applications, downloadable copy
of the CHBA constitution, microchip order forms, and association statistics.
Canadian Horse Data base
This data base, maintained by the Canadian Livestock Records Corporation (CLRC), can be used to look up the pedigree,
breeder and owner of any registered Canadian Horse. In addition it lists all
Canadian Horse Association members by name, ID number or by province.
Criss Creek Draft Tack
Western distributor of tack specifically built for low withered, flat & short
backed horses. Ideal for Canadians!
The corresponding eastern distributor of this tack is:
Big Horse Tack.
International Museum of the Horse
Web site on Horse Breeds of the world, featuring the Canadian Horse. Reviews the
history and characteristics of the breed.
Marie-Lynn Hammond
A Canadian writer, editor, songwriter, and musician as well as a Canadian Horse
owner, Marie-Lynn has written a delightful song about the Canadian Horse called
"The Canadian (P'tit cheval de fer)". This song can be found on her CD, Pegasus.
Oklahoma State University
This site describes the Canadian Horse, and contains the breed standards.
The Canadian Horse
Breed history and characteristics.
ASSOCIATION WEB SITES
Association Québécoise du Cheval Canadien
A bilingual website for the Quebec district of Canadien Horse breeders.
They
emphasize breeding and preserving the traditional "type". Lot of great
information on the breed, and historical articles (in french only) on notable horses that have
influenced the breed.
Association Québécois du Cheval Canadien
Web site for the Comité Conjoint de Races Chevalines du Québec. (French) Has a
brief history on the Canadian Horse, and lists the members of the Association
québécoise du cheval canadien.
Canadian Horse Breeders Association - Atlantic District
Atlantic Canada district of Canadian Horse Breeders Association.
Encompasses
New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.
Canadien Horse Breeders of Ontario
This organization is dedicated to preserving the traditional "breed type"
of the Canadien horse, promoting the breed to the general public, and providing
educational and social opportunities for its Ontario members.
Canadian Horse Breeders Association
Website for the national association - Canadian Horse Breeders Association
/ Société des Éleveurs de Chevaux Canadiens (CHBA/SECC).
Canadian Horse Breeders
Association - Rocky Mountain District
Prairie provinces district of the Canadian Horse Breeders Association.
Canadian Horse Heritage and Preservation
Society
A non-profit society welcoming members from anywhere who are interested in breed
preservation and education.
BOOKS AND ARTICLES
Canadian Horse Articles
The Proud Canadian. June 18, 2002. Written by Tom Van Dusen
Canada's Little Iron Horse Inspires Passion and Controversy. Written by
Sue Reid and published in the Lanark Era, this article describes the controversy
surrounding proposed changed to the Canadian Horse breed standards to suit
"lucrative market" trends.
Taking the "little" out of
Canada's Little Iron Horse.
A series of articles published on the Canadien Horse Breeders of Ontario
website.
Canadians, eh?
Revival of an all-purpose heritage breed. Synopsis of an article written by Barb
Somerville and appearing in the November 1999 issue of Atlantic Horse and Pony.
Chronicle of a Rare Breed of Horse
Written by Karen Lobell, NY, 1999.
Little Horse of Iron: A Quest for the Canadian Horse
Written by Lawrence Scanlan, and published by Random House in 2001, this book
tells two stories - a very comprehensive history of the Canadian Horse breed,
and Larry's own compelling chronicle of buying and training, his own young
Canadian Horse. Available at most local book stores, or on line at
Chapters.ca (do search).
The Canadian Horse: A Pictorial History
This book was written by Gladys Mackey Beattie, and has recently been reprinted
and re-released.
The French Connection
Written by Ian Lang, this article describes the genetic study done by researcher
Anouk Behara to determine the closest living relatives to the Canadian Horse.
Ultimately this was determined to be the Trotteur Français and the Morgan.
FARM MUSEUMS
Colonial Williamsburg
Located in Williamsburg VA, they have a small Canadian Horse breeding
program, and use Canadian Horses to pull their historic vehicles.
Fortress of Louisbourg
This famed historic site, part of Parks Canada, is located in Louisbourg NS.
They maintain a couple Canadian Horses on site.
Historic O’Keefe Ranch
Located in Vernon BC. They currently have a pair of our “retired” Canadian
mares (and some of our Chantecler chickens) residing there as resident breed
ambassadors. In addition, they are wonderful supporters of the Canadian
Horse breed, and very kindly host some type of event featuring the Canadian
Horse every year (typically the BC Interior CHHAPS Canadian Horse Show).
Remington Carriage Museum
This renowned carriage museum, located in Cardston AB, uses a couple of Canadian
Horses to pull its carriages. This page contains a brief description of the
breed.
Ross Farm Museum
This farm museum is located in New Ross, NS and showcases and breeds Canadian Horses.
Upper Canada Village
This heritage park located near Morrisburg ON, also has an active Canadian Horse
breeding program.
FORUMS
Canadian Horse Message Board
This message board is open to anyone, and is a place to exchange questions,
ideas and knowledge about the Canadian Horse.
Canadian Horse Email List
This Yahoo Groups list is for owners and fans of the Canadian Horse / Le Cheval
Canadien, also known as the Little Iron Horse. To suscribe, click on the link
above.
OTHER EXTENSIVE LISTS OF LINKS
Open Directory Project
The goal of the Open Directory Project is to produce the most comprehensive
directory of the web on a variety of subjects. This particular link will take
you to a very comprehensive list of Canadian Horse links.
Google Web Directory
Has virtually all of the same extensive Canadian Horse links as in the Open
Directory Project above.
BREEDERS
BX Canadiens
Website for Stan and Mary Field, and their farm, located in Vernon, BC.
Cedar Hill Canadians
Owned by Debbie and Paul Lacelle, located in Carleton Place ON. Standing at stud
Walken Wonka Nimrod (#4578) - last stallion from the Tonka Wonka line.
Cuckoo’s Rest Canadian Horses
Owned by Andrée & Stephen Stow, located in Langley BC. They do not stand a
stallion, but have lovely herd of very typey and well bred mares. Check out the
lovely and very unique chestnut, flaxen mane & tailed stud prospect by our
stallion Zipper (on the “Our Horses” page).
Demi Farms
Located in Paisley ON, and owned by Deborah Poulsen and Michael Roberts,
this farm stands the stallion Davidson Noireau Duc (#6239).
Dream Chaser Farm
Located in Delta ON, and owned by Rhonda and David Elliott.
Elevage de L’Acadienne
This website is owned by Sandra Rowe of Baie QC. She has done a lovely job of
updating the stallion bloodlines, and has added photos of many of different
Canadian Horse stallions to her section on the bloodlines. In addition, they
have a small breeding program with several mares.
Elk River Canadians
Website for Richard and Susan Arthur, formerly of Sparwood, and now relocated to
Barriere BC (Aug 2004). Small breeding program. Sometimes have offspring
from our stallion "Fonzie" for sale.
Fantasia Canadien Horses
Located in Yamachiche QC, this farm is owned by Denis Duchesne and Darkise
St-Arnaud. They pride themselves in having breeding stock from rare bloodlines
and stand the two stallions Fantasia Brilliant Corro (#6506), and Fantasia Grand
Maitre Duce (#6508), as well as several others.
Ferme Descoteaux
Located in Rutland, VT. Owned by Alan Decato, this farm has a small
breeding program and stands the stallion "Cherry Creek Fonzie Kamloops", by our
stallion Fonzie.
Five Winds Farm
Located in Roberts Creek BC, this farm is owned by Betty Baxter and Judi
Hayward. They stand the stallion Bromont Loupin Prince (#5159), sire of our
stallion "Fonzie", and one of the few original Henryville bred stallions left.
Ferme Franchère
This site features many photos taken by Anne and Gilles Racette of Chester Est,
QC. Ferme Franchère uses Canadian Horses for children's lessons and riding
camps. They stand two Canadian Stallions: Franchère Diable Tonnerre (#5923),
and Franchère Heros Tyran (#6142).
Iron Horse Equine
Based out of Guelph ON, this mobile equine reproduction service covers all
aspect of horse breeding: AI, cooled/frozen semen, embryo transfer etc. They
have done fabulous work in collecting and storing semen from several Canadian
stallions who are the remaining descendants from some of the very rare
bloodlines. They have frozen semen from a number of different Canadian
stallions available for shipping.
Keefer Creek Canadians
Owned by Denis and Linda Landry, located in Owen Sound, ON.
Keewatin Farm
Owned by Will Oddie and Elaine McNeil, this farm is located in Regina SK. They
stand the stallion Petroski Yukon Felipe (#6834).
New Moon Canadians
Owned by Evelyn Trask of Malpeque, PEI. Standing the stallion Demi Duc Molsson.
Peace Haven Meadow Farm
Located in St Isidore, Quebec. Stand several Canadian stallions of
rare bloodlines: Garoy Heros Nestle #10224, Ranch Samaguy Dream-Boy Kurt #9730,
Ranch Lac G Danny-Boy #7123, Bromont Coco Victor #5392.
Phynallea Farm
Owned by Wally and Penny Peters of Wahnapitae ON (located near Sudbury).
Ross Farm Museum
This page featured the heritage animal breeds (including the Canadian Horse)
which can be found at the Ross Farm Museum located in New Ross, NS. They also
run a small breeding program, and stand their own stallion. Some of their
horses are occasionally offered for sale.
Spruce Ridge Stables
Canadian Horses and Gypsy Vanner Horses. Debby & Terry Elder. Almonte ON
Stoneridge Farm
Owned and operated by Gail Mosher. Located in Mountain, ON. Standing the stallion Melville Rocky
Bayard (#5838).
PRIVATE WEB PAGES
Calgary Police Force
Brief bios of some the horses used on the Calgary Mounted Police Force
(including their three Canadians).
Maple Ridge Farms
Located in North Gower ON, and owned by Wayne and Marilou Seabrook.
Mystic Chateau Acres
Website of Karen and John Lobdell, located in Munnsville NY.
The National Horse of
Canada Bill
As of April 30, 2002,
the Canadian Horse officially became Canada's National Horse
PARLIAMENTARY BILLS
An effort had been ongoing for most of the past decade to
have the Canadian Horse officially declared as the "National Horse" of Canada.
The following web sites document the series of different Parliamentary Bills
(both Private Members and Senate) which were been brought forth in an effort to
accomplish this.
Due to the persistence of The Canadien Horse Breeders of
Ontario, who assisted in having the Bill put forth as a Senate Bill, ultimately
success was achieved. This success was due also to the efforts of concerned
Canadian Horse lovers and breeders from all across North America who showed
their overwhelming support for this cause.
As a personal note from Cherry Creek Canadians, we
would just like to thank all of you who have helped to make this Bill come to
pass. Without the efforts of everyone working together, this Bill would never
have had the successful out come that it has. Thanks to everyone who
participated and who so passionately showed their support!!!
Private Members Bill C-329
Describes the Private Members Bill first put forth in October 24, 1995.
Private Members Bill C-454
This describes the private members bill C-454.
Bill C-454. Introduction and First Reading
This first reading occurred November 4, 1998, and was brought forward by MP
Murray Calder. You need to scroll down the page a bit to see it.
Bill C-454 Presentation
Presentation by Murray Calder regarding Bill C454 to the sub-committee on
private members' business of the standing committee on procedure and house
affairs, on Wednesday, March 24, 1999. Starts down the page quite a ways (around
1700).
Bill C-454 Second Reading
The second and very lengthy reading occurred May 5, 1999. This page contains a
number of different speeches given by MPs from nearly every political party.
Most spoke quite eloquently in favor of declaring the Canadian Horse as the
National Horse of Canada. Unfortunately in the end the decision was not
unanimous so this attempt failed. (Scroll down page a bit to see actual bill).
Private Member's Bill C-390
This was the introduction and first reading of Bill C-390, the next attempt to
have the Canadian Horse declared as the National Horse of Canada. It was
presented Dec 2,1999 by MP Murray Calder.
Senate Bill S-29
First reading June 27, 2000.
Senate Bill S-22
Text of the 2001 Senate Bill to provide for the recognition of the Canadien
Horse as the national horse of Canada. First reading, March 21, 2001.
Senate Bill S-22
(debate ajourned)
Second reading (ajourned), Tuesday, May 15, 2001. To find, (as is located in
very lengthy Hansard web page), do search on page for "Canadien Horse").
[Located around #1620].
Senate Bill S-22 Second Reading
June 11, 2001. To be referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture and
Forestry. Third Reading pending.
To find, (as is located in very lengthy Hansard web page), do search on page for
"Canadien Horse". [Located around # 1730]
Bill C-311
Private members bill being put forth by MP Murray Calder, concurrently with the
Senate Bill S-22 (as noted above). First Reading March 28, 2001.
Bill C-311
Debate, March 28, 2001. To find, (as is located in very lengthy Hansard web
page), do search on page for "Canadien Horse"). [Located around #1515]
Bill S-22 Senate Committee Meeting (1)
Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry. First
meeting on: Bill S-22, An Act to provide for the recognition of the Canadian
Horse as the national horse of Canada, Tuesday, October 16, 2001. Note: link may
or may not work.
Bill S-22 Senate Committee Meeting (2)
Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry. Second
meeting on: Bill S-22, An Act to provide for the recognition of the Canadian
Horse as the national horse of Canada, Tuesday, October 23, 2001. Note: link may
or may not work.
Bill S-22 Senate Committee Meeting (3)
Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry. Third
(and final) meeting on: Bill S-22, An Act to provide for the recognition of the
Canadian Horse as the national horse of Canada, Tuesday, October 30, 2001. Note:
link may or may not work.
Bill S-22
(2001)
First reading, Tuesday, November 20, 2001. Presented by Murray Calder, MP. Bill
S-22 is a Senate bill that prioritized his own Private Members bill, Bill C-311,
which had first reading on March 28, 2001.
Bill S-22
(2002)
This Bill has now been changed back to a Private Members Bill and was brought
forth again, by Murray Calder, Feb 8, 2002. It just narrowly passed its first
reading. [Located around #1330].
Bill S-22 - National Horse of Canada Act
The February 18, 2002 taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion at
the second reading stage of Bill S-22, under private members' business. The
House was divided on the motion, which was agreed to on the following division :
150 Yeas, and 42 Nays. The Bill was deemed as passed and referred to the
Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage for further discussion (discussed and
passed April 10, 2002).
Bill S-22
Hansard April 22, 2002. Third and final debate in Parliament.
Bill S-22 - Vote
Final results from the vote taken in Parliament Tuesday, April 23, 2002. The
results were 166 for, and 58 against. The Bill was declared officially as being
passed on that day.
Royal Assent Given
The Royal Assent was given to Bill S-22 April 30, 2002. This officially made the
National Horse of Canada act, law. Hurray!!!!
