Welcome to New England Cheval Canadien! This site is a network of horse owners, lovers, breeders, trainers & friends of the Canadian horse.
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Hello Fellow Canadian Owners and Enthusiasts!
Show Entry Forms Are In!
Entry forms for the Topsfield Show are in! Deadline for sign up is July 10. Don't wait! See form here: 2012%20entry%20form.pdf
With over 60 classes in which to participate plus dressage tests, there is something for everyone! Please consider coming to the show and showing folks how wonerful our breed is. Here is the class list: 2012%20class%20list.pdf
If you plan on coming to the show, please email Margo Killoran at threefoldfarm@comcast.net to get the latest show updates and news!
Events
July 20
Friday
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Topsfield Show
July 20, 2012 to July 22, 2012 – Topsfield Fair Grounds
Join us for the only Canadian show classes in New England! As well as a great time to connect with other Canandian owners and enthusiasts and show off our fabulous horses! Haven't shown in a while? D…
Organized by Margo at Three Fold Farm | Type: show
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::MISSION and OBJECTIVES::
...to educate the community about the little known treasure we call the Canadian Horse. To continue to maintain and improve the quality of the breed while preserving it's long place in history. To promote the Canadian horse and establish awareness that expresses the beauty and versatility of this rare breed.
~To meet a growing demand for information and resources that will provide education about the Canadian Horse through breed demos, expositions, seminars, workshops and events.
~To maintain the standard of origin as described in the original genealology book, volume 1 of the Canadian Horse Breeders Association and encourage adherence to all breed standards.
~To network together Canadian Horse breeders, owners and proprietors through communication, meetings and gatherings.
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Canadien Lineage
~Submitted by Stephanie Hobbs~
Today there are eight male Canadian horse blood-lines: Viger, Brio/Fox, Royal, Becancour, Heneryville, Lou, Pitro, and Major. Each line brings something unique and although the numbers of horses have been fluctuating these traits are what make the Canadian horse the animal it is known to be.
The Viger line traces back to a bay stallion born on June 2, 1947 named Thomas de Viger. Until recently… Continue
Created by Nicki L. Velozo Jul 15, 2008 at 11:11am. Last updated by Nicki L. Velozo Jul 15, 2008.
Naming a Canadian Horse
Horse Name
What's in a name
You can tell a lot about a Canadian Horse just from its name. Each name contains three parts which must be included in the following order - the herd name, the sire's name and the horse's given name.
The Herd Name
Canadian Horse breeders register a herd name with the Canadian Horse Breeders Association to use when naming all foals born to mares they own…
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Scale of Points
SCALE OF POINTS for FRENCH CANADIAN HORSES
First Group: Head
2pts Shape & carriage: - Square, that is rather short and with straight lines everywhere; lean; carried rather high and slanting.
Ears.- Not too close, thin, active, rather short.
Forehead and Face: - Broad and flat.
Eyes.-Wide apart; flush with the head; large; moderately convex; bright; and…
Created by Nicki L. Velozo May 25, 2008 at 11:31pm. Last updated by Nicki L. Velozo May 25, 2008.
Breed Standards
Standards
J.A. COUTURE, V.S.General Stock Breeders, Association of the Province of Quebec.
ANNUAL REPORT
for 1907 Léger, Brousseau Printer
Quebec
SCALE OF POINTS for CANADIAN HORSE
The scale of points for Canadian horses is divided into eight parts or groups, seven of which correspond to the horse’s chief anatomical regions : the head ; the neck and shoulders; the body; the fore-quarter, the… Continue
Created by Nicki L. Velozo May 25, 2008 at 11:28pm. Last updated by Nicki L. Velozo May 25, 2008.
The Story of the Canadian Horse
According to research, the Canadian horse was introduced to New France in July of 1665. The first load of twelve horses was sent by King Louis XIV. There is no record of the breed or region of France from hence they came; some writings mentioned the Royal Stud Farm, others that they were purchased by the Compagnie des Indes occidentales. What is known for certain is that shipments arrived on a regular basis.
The first ones were given to…
Created by Nicki L. Velozo May 25, 2008 at 11:22pm. Last updated by Nicki L. Velozo May 25, 2008.
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Created by Nicki L. Velozo May 25, 2008 at 10:48am. Last updated by Nicki L. Velozo May 25, 2008.
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