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Versatility and Performance Awards for Your Canadian Horse
Julie Hickie of Cache Canadians in Rimbey, Alberta and her stallion Phenom CHHAPS is an international organization with members often located a long distance from other members, making it difficult or impossible for sufficient numbers to be in one place in order to compete in CHHAPS breed shows. Because of this, early in our
Historical Descriptions of the Canadian Horse
This article by director and former Chair of CHHAPS, Ken Morris, examines the historical descriptions of the foundation stock of today's Canadian Horse. For many years, Ken has used Canadian Horses in U.S. Cavalry reenactments in order to be historically accurate, as well as for dressage, jumping, driving and general recreation. He is a valuable member
Celebrating the Canadian Horse in 2015!
King Louis XIV of France 2014 was the Chinese Year of the Horse, but perhaps 2015 will be remembered as the year of the Canadian Horse. This is the 350th anniversary of the arrival of the horses that were the foundation stock of the Canadian Horse breed. It was the year 1665 when King
Update: SOLD OUT! – 2015 Canadian Horse Calendars
As of January 15, 2015, the CHHAPS 2015 Canadian Horse calendars are sold out! The 2015 Canadian Horse wall calendars are now available for order. Thanks to Susan Arthur for once again doing an excellent job of putting the calendar together. She incorporated the photos chosen by the volunteer selection committee who had the difficult task
Is the Canadian Horse Endangered Again?
Ken Morris and his mare Priceless in historic costume as Jean Talon of Quebec. The Canadian Horse has so far been a survivor. These hardy, sensible horses have that have been such an integral part of Canada's history have survived harsh winters, economic depressions and wars. Since the mid-1600s they've pulled ploughs, wagons and
2014 Will be CHHAPS’s 10th Year at the Mane Event in Chilliwack, BC
CHHAPS has plans for a booth at the Mane Event in Chilliwack, BC, from October 24-26. Come visit our booth, and watch for our demos to see Canadian Horses in action. In our efforts to promote the Canadian Horse breed, the Canadian Horse Heritage & Preservation Society has staffed a booth at the Mane Event since