Horse Council BC - Notes from the Office

Are you a 2023 Horse Council BC Member?

• If not, renew/join today.

• Your 2022 membership and insurance has expired.

• There are several ways to renew.

- You can contact the office at 1-800-345-8055 or 604-856-4304 and renew over the phone with a credit card.

- Online: hcbc.online/

- Come into the office. We would love to see you!

2023 55+ Games

It seems like we just celebrated the Games in 2022 and now the Games Society has decided on the sports for 2023! The Abbotsford 55+ BC Games Host Society officially has announced the sport package for the 55+ BC Games. The Abbotsford 2023 55+ BC Games will be held August 22-26, 2023 and will see 29 sports and activities offered for the 3500+ participants.

The 55+ BC Games are an important part of the BC sport system and the largest annual multi-sport gathering event in the province. The Games offer the opportunity to celebrate sport and active living with other participants from across the province and experience the hospitality of the Host City.

Each year the Games attract approximately 3500 participants and require approximately 1200 volunteers to stage and deliver the Games in the Host Community.

Participant registration for the 2023 Abbotsford 55+ BC Games will open March 1, 2023. For more information about the 55+ BC Games, visit www.55plusbcgames.org.

Horseplay is here! We are excited to announce our NEW recreational program that allows members to record their horse activity hours and to be entered into draws to win prizes! We are excited to partner with amazing BC based online equine businesses for monthly, quarterly and yearly gift card draws!

Go to our website to learn more about this exciting new program: hcbc.ca/programseducation/programs/horse-play-program/ Get started today by downloading the app by searching horseplay wisebox on the App Store or Google Play to get started. Also available online at horseplay.app if you don’t have access to a mobile device.

Tons of great prizes… see what you could win in the table below:

HCBC has started planning and organizing for the 2023 55+ Games. The host community for the 2023 55+ Games will be Abbotsford BC but due to lack of a suitable venue in Abbotsford, the Equestrian Competition will take place at Maple Ridge Equi Sport Centre August 22–26.

Watch for important announcements coming out early in the New Year regarding which disciplines will be included as well as the naming and introduction of the Sport Chair and Discipline Chairs for the Equestrian Competition.

Let the GAMES begin!

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