Statement of Principles Equestrian Canada (EC), the national equestrian federation of Canada, supports adherence to the humane treatment of horses in all activities under its jurisdiction. All Persons shall be committed to:

• upholding the welfare of all horses, regardless of value, as a primary consideration in all activities;
  
  
• requiring that horses be treated with kindness, respect and compassion, and that they never be subjected to mistreatment;
  
  
• ensuring that all Equestrians including owners, trainers and competitors, or their respective agents, use responsible care in the handling, treatment and transportation of their own horses as well as horses placed in their care for any purpose;
  
  
• providing for the continuous well-being of horses by encouraging routine inspection and consultation with health care professionals and competition officials to achieve the highest possible standards of nutrition, health, comfort and safety as a matter of standard operating procedure;
  
  
• providing current information on Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Equines and other equine health and welfare initiatives;
  
  
• continuing to support scientific studies on equine health and welfare; Page iv 2019 Rules of Equestrian Canada Section A
  
  
• requiring owners, trainers and competitors to know and follow their sanctioning organization’s rules, and to work within industry regulations in all equestrian competitions; and
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• actively promoting the development of and adherence to competition rules and regulations that protect the welfare of the horse. The standard by which conduct or treatment will be measured is that which a person who is informed and experienced in generally accepted equine training and competition procedures would determine to be neither cruel, abusive, nor inhumane.