About Us
The Equine Foundation of Canada is the first
charitable organization devoted to equines to be registered by
Revenue Canada. It was registered February 1, 2020 by the founder
George Wade of Kentville, Nova Scotia. George's concern about the
well being of horses was his reason for forming the Equine
Foundation and he served as the president of the organization from
its inception in 1983 until his passing in 1997.
At that time Vice-President Eldon Bienert of
Leduc, Alberta, took over as President and continues in that
position to this time.
The purpose of the Foundation is to aid in the health and welfare of the horse with its programs being unbiased as to the breed of horse or area of the country.
It is a Registered Charity with all donations being tax deductible and an official receipt is issued to the donor. The fundraising is carried out by dedicated volunteers across Canada and 100% of the donations are used to maintain the organization and maintain the various programs.
The programs of the Equine Foundation at this time mainly involve providing funding to the five Canadian veterinarian universities which are:
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The Western College of Veterinary Medicine, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
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The Equine Research Centre, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario
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The University of Montreal Veterinary College, St. Hyacinthe, Quebec
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The Atlantic University Veterinary College, Charlottetown, P.E.I.
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University of Calgary Veterinary Medicine, Calgary, Alberta
The Equine Foundation of Canada provided a grant to the Equine Research Centre, University of Guelph, to purchase a new 'super computer' which was utilized by Dr Vale, a world-renowned specialist in equine pulmonary disease, for his research. Nancy Kavanagh, EFC Secretary, and Tina Collins, a stalwart supporter of EFC, met with staff of the centre and Dr Vale to present the cheque.
EFC group visits the Atlantic Veterinary College in Charlottetown, P.E.I. on April 1st, 2009. Background: Dr Art Ortenburger of AVC demonstrates some of the Chiropractic equipment. From left: Lyle Dietz, Alberta; Laurie Lyons, B.C.; Andre Laurin, Quebec; Bob Watson, Alberta EFC Director; Charlene Dalen-Brown, Saskatchewan, EFC Vice- President; Eldon Bienert, Alberta, EFC President; Peggy McDonald, Alberta;Andrea Ludwig & friend, New Brunswick.
The Atlantic Veterinary College at the University of Prince Edward Island was recently awarded a grant by the Equine Foundation of Canada to support the development of chiropractic services for horses. The new service will mark the first time in Canada that chiropractic training will be offered to doctor of veterinary medicine students.
As all the colleges have equipment needs for research purposes and treatment of equine patients, which are not covered in their budgets, at the present time the Foundation is providing monies for some of these. Between 1985 and 1996 sixty-five veterinary students at Saskatoon, Guelph, St Hyacinthe and PEI vet colleges, who were specializing in Equine studies, were awarded $1000.00 scholarships by EFC. Lyne Farmer received hers in 1988.
Public equine education is meant to help and inform horse owners about keeping their horses healthy and fit, as well help prevent abuse though knowledge of good horse care.
Foundation Registered February 1st, 1983
Business Number BN 89350 3888 RR 0001
Canada Revenue Agency
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