EXPERIENCE HORSES IN THE CITY

1971

Established

200+

Volunteers

Horses

Arenas & Rings

We acknowledge that the Burnaby Horsemen's Association operates on the unceded lands of the Coast Salish Peoples and Hul'qumi'num Treaty Group, specifically the territories of the following Nations:

Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla

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S’ólh Téméxw (Stó:lō)

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Hul’qumi’num Treaty Group

səl̓ilwətaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsleil-Waututh)

šxʷməθkʷəy̓əmaɁɬ təməxʷ (Musqueam)

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Learn more about the Indigenous history of Burnaby here.

About the Burnaby Horsemen's Association

We're a non-profit organization operating for more than 50 years on the edge of Burnaby Lake Regional Park, offering an opportunity for members and the community to enjoy horses within the city limits.

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Community

Supporting our local community is a huge part of the Burnaby Horsemen's Association's long established traditions.

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HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER

Club members enjoy access to boarding, riding and other opportunities.

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Boarding

BHA is home to 59 horses who are independently owned and cared for. Stall rentals for self-board are available to members only.

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History

The Burnaby Horsemen's Association was founded in 1968, and has been located on the edge of Burnaby Lake Regional Park since 1971.

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LATEST NEWS.

Splat sending smiles your way!

@hannah._._eq catching this 1000 watt grin.

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Hitting the trails, Whin and Maddy taking their humans out for a nice brisk winter stroll - how are the trails looking out there Erin & Angie?

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MAINTENANCE ALERT

Maintenance and repair work on the barn doors and indoor arena doors will begin Monday November 25 and is projected to last until Thursday the 28th. Expect to have some disruptions to your regular routine while this is happening.

Monday will begin with Barn 2 front entrance. You will be able to use the back entrance while the front is being worked on. From 12-2:30 the indoor arena doors will have maintenance done.

Tuesday will be Barn 2 back entrance, you will have to use the front entrance while this is happening. This will require power being suspended for a couple of hours while they repair this back door. The main breaker to the facility will be shut down so your timers will need to be reset at some point that day once the power is restored. They will do their best to keep it as small a window as they can. Start making plans to have members feedwhen normally your drop would do it.

Will update you as details become available to me with regards to Barn 1 and 3.

If you have any questions please contact Susan

STORM WARNING

Please be prepared for the predicted storm that is coming tomorrow evening into Wednesday morning. In anticipation of power outages and fallen trees make sure you ……
-have working flashlights
-hang extra hay
-have a fully charged phone

If a tree comes down and has caused significant damage or hinders the movement of vehicles and people around the immediate footprint, please call the Burnaby Treeline at 604-294-7200, if it is after hours call the Engineering department at 604-294-7460. You will need to give them the address and a contact phone number.

Please let Susan know if anything does happen during this storm.

Burnaby Lake and it's surrounding coniferous forest is not only where BHA members play, but also where the bobcats play!

BHA has had kittens playing around holding pens and tightrope walking the fence line. Bobcats will hunt squirrels, rats, mice, voles, beavers and nesting birds, but they prefer rabbit.

While incredibly cute and despite their small size, the bobcat is a ferocious hunter that can take down animals much larger than itself, such as deer and antelope.

Please admire these beautiful animals from afar and respect their space.

Image of bobcat napping in a tree at Burnaby Lake by @billperemiczky

We are so lucky to have been riding on the Avalon Trail for over 53 years!

We encounter people of all ages - sometimes ones who have never met a horse - cyclists, dog walkers and the occasional bear.

Thank you @metrovancouverbc @cityofburnaby for regularly maintaining these multi-use trails!

Fall at BHA is especially magical, crunching through the leaves and the cool crisp air. @susanandrews138 and Dakota are enjoying every minute!

Tell us what season is your favourite “horse” season at BHA?

#HorsesInBurnaby

SAY NEIGH.

This Friday Sept 27th from 6-8pm, stand with Jann Arden and put an end to live export of horses from Canada to foreign countries to be slaughtered for human consumption

Canadian Juno Award winning singer Jann Arden will be performing, speaking and taking photos with fans in support of the ongoing campaign to ban live horse export. There has been some success in Parliament with Bill C-355 passing by a vote of 181-137. It now must get Senate approval to be finalized and the result remains uncertain.

@horseshitcanada @jannarden @wendywilliamswatt @togetherheadsstudio

Last evening, BHA board members had the absolute pleasure of joining the hundreds of volunteers that tirelessly run many of the great Parks, Recreation & Culture programs in the @cityofburnaby.

We are proud to be a part of this community and give back.

Thank you @mayorofburnaby for graciously hosting, and for the delicious dinner!

#HorsesInCityHall

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What do horses see?

Based on current research, horses are thought to have restricted color vision. They are particularly sensitive to brightness, with white appearing very bright. Horses can readily differentiate between yellow and blue, though some studies suggest that blue may appear blurry to them. To horses, orange appears similar to yellow. Colors like red, which are significant to humans, blend into brown and fade into the background, as does green.

Swipe through to see what our horses view looks like when they walk into the BHA barns!

#HorsesInBurnaby

What is the difference between horses with a natural gait and "naturally gaited horses?"

Did you know that there are some horse breeds that are genetically predisposed to having SMOOTH gaits such as flat walk, pace, saddle rack and other ambling gait variations?

While all horses have natural gaits, there is a special class of horses that are considered naturally gaited. Can you name some of these breeds?

(hint: the horses in the image above are on the list!)

#HorsesInBurnaby

Did you know BHA hosts weekly horse play on Thursday nights in the indoor arena? Horse play includes many new stimuli and toys for you and your horse to explore.

Horse play nights are great for practicing desensitization. Systematic desensitization means to progressively expose a horse to a stimulus they may normally spook at, in small but increasing amounts that don’t trigger the fear. Done correctly, this results in the horse not being frightened when faced with maximum exposure to the stimulus.

Did you know? When horses feel relaxed, they might go for a roll; a behaviour that seems infectious much like a yawn!

You will see horses rolling one after the other on the same spot. Rolling helps the horses to shed their coat, scratch an itch and regulate their body temperature. Rolling in mud can also condition their skin and can be a useful insect repellent as well!

#HorsesInBurnaby #ProudMary

Are you a good neighbour to Burnaby wildlife? The @cityofburnaby is hosting an afternoon with tips!

Drop in on August 24 to learn about how you can be a good neighbor to Burnaby’s wildlife and stay safe on parks and trails throughout the city.

Head to the link in bio to register.

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The Standardbred is an American breed developed for the sport of harness racing. But just like their Thoroughbred ancestors, these horses can go on to successful second careers as riding horses after they leave the racetrack. In fact, BHA is home to at least two retired standardbred racehorses, Thieving Magpie and Millibanks Sniper!

Standardbreds are classified as trotters or pacers depending on the gait they use for races. Bred initially from horses that could trot one mile in a standard time, the American Standardbred is now the fastest trotting breed in the world.

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Did you know that @horsecouncilbc offer a free HorsePlay app where you can record your horse activity hours and be entered into draws to win prizes?

For every 10 minutes you record of an activity in the learn, horsemanship or play category you will earn 10 points.

HorsePlay prizes are drawn monthly, quarterly, and yearly!

Do you already participate in HorsePlay? Tell us what prizes you've won in the comments below!

#HorsesInBurnaby

A few BHA riders were lucky enough to attend a clinic put on by @liz_eaton_equestrian and shared some of their key takeaways - including a tip that could intrinsically change how you manage your leg position. Read on below!

Liz is not a "toes in" teacher - in fact turning your toes in uses the exact opposite muscles you need to ride with an independent seat! It makes you tighten your thigh and knee taking your calf off and rotate your pelvis down hollowing your lower back.

Instead, focus on turning your "heels out"! By rotating the heel out, you engage a completely different muscle group - you will rotate your thigh, and the toe will naturally fall into place.

Try this technique and let us know if it works for you!

#HorsesInBurnaby

We’re so lucky to be able to share our horses and facilities with our guests. And never too early to train toddlers to help with chores!

A gentle reminder to all members to please have your guests complete a waiver (both junior and senior forms found on BHA website).

Forms can be delivered in hardcopy (BHA mailbox) or electronically to BHA email.

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It's true! Horses are obligate nasal breathers meaning they are unable to breathe through their mouths like us, and can only breathe through their nose.

Babies are obligate nose breathers too, the only time newborns breathe through their mouths is when they are crying.

Further justification that our animals are our babies 😌

#HorsesInBurnaby

Just two best friends having a snack.

Tag us in a photo of your horse and their best friend!

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We count ourselves pretty lucky to be neighbours with this national animal, but oftentimes beavers are seen as a nuisance. Creative conservation takes into account the animal’s strengths and reimagines how we can learn to work with beavers instead of against. Recently, Edna & Thor, “a pair of “nuisance” beavers that were causing flooding and damaging trees on farms near Merritt, B.C., have had their talents redirected elsewhere — a nearby dried-up watershed.”

Perhaps they will help revive their new home, the Nicola watershed, on Nooaitch First Nation land.

Scroll to the second image to see the beaver dam by Ring 2. Have you spotted any of its residents?

https://bit.ly/3YaEAFf via @cbcnews

Love is love - everyone deserves to feel safe and celebrate. Happy pride Burnaby!

@burnaby_pride

#BurnabyPride

Line them up and knock ‘em down!

Who recognizes this rider in the BHA indoor arena counting their strides…?

Leave your guesses below!

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Join us in congratulating Yael Wagner Strasser, @rowynmorgan and @1morgan_britt from BHA on their first day of competition at the @bcgames1 in @yourmapleridge

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Barn 1 through the years, did you know BHA barns used to be blue?

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Earlier this year - Chewie and River caught having a quick strategy session on the trails by @urbangoatsilver

Thoughts on what they’re conspiring about? Let us know in the comments and we’ll see if River can confirm it!

#horsesinburnaby

@theresaksavage sharing photos is her as a kid at BHA - what a legacy our club has!

Did you know BHA was founded in 1968? The City has a heritage of horsemanship, and to learn more, and see some amazing archival photos of #HorsesInBurnaby click the link in our bio.

One of the best parts of BHA is our location. We are so grateful to call Burnaby Lake Park home and join the plethora of wildlife that inhabits it.

The minute you enter you are bound to catch a glimpse of some amazing creatures, like this Coastal Painted Turtle captured by @weirdwaysdesign laying its eggs at the edge of our trails.

A reminder that these species are endangered and any sightings can be reported to @coastalpartners

BHA encourages all members and visitors to treat our neighbours with respect and please keep your distance.

#coastalpaintedturtleproject

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EXPERIENCE HORSES IN THE CITY

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EXPERIENCE HORSES IN THE CITY

About the Burnaby Horsemen's Association

Community

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER

Boarding

History

LATEST NEWS.

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FOLLOW US

Contact Us

ADDRESS