Peek into the Return-to-Play Process with Joanie Lebrun

Equestrians love tackling a challenge, whether it’s speed, height, agility, endurance, or simply partnering with large, free-thinking animals. However, a reality of sport is that challenges can also come with the risk of injury or concussion. That’s why, in 2017, Equestrian Canada (EC) introduced a Return-to-Play protocol to promote the education, recognition and management of concussions. 

The Return-to-Play protocol promotes the safe return to sport for athletes who have experienced a concussion, and safeguards against Second Impact Syndrome. To understand the process a little bit better, we talked to 31-year-old Joanie Lebrun of Melville, SK, who went through EC’s Return-to-Play protocol after a fall in July 2018.

Keep reading to learn about Joanie’s experience.

SHF Announces Fundraising Partnership with Ultimate Fundraising Inc

June 24, 2019 -- The SHF is excited to announce a new partnership with Pat Van Hesteren at Ultimate Fundraising Inc. to provide fundraising opportunities for SHF Clubs.

Respecting the importance of fundraising for non-profits, SHF Clubs looking for creative ways to develop diverse revenue streams to support programs and events now have access to multiple products through this partnership.

Do you have a young horse lover wishing to attend a fun and educational summer camp?

Here's some information on some wonderful summer riding camps that offer horseback riding as the primary activity. All these camps are hosted by Equestrian Canada Certified Instructors/Coaches, who have the proven training and skills to safely and ethically guide the next generation of horse enthusiasts.