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Alberta 4-H Institutes Helmet Policy
01 September 2010
Alberta 4-H has taken a big step forward in an effort to make their equine programs safer for 4-H youth. Effective October 1, 2010, it will be a requirement that a properly fitted ASTM/SEI (American Society for Testing and Materials Safety Equipment Institute) or BSI (British Standards Institution) approved equestrian helmet be worn for all mounted 4-H events. This policy was put in place to reduce the risk of horseback riding injuries at 4-H events.
As of July 31, 2010, an EID (Equine Information Document) is required for all horses presented at a processing facility in Canada. The document will require an owner-signed declaration to verify the accuracy of the information and include details, dating back 6 months, on the animal's health and any administered medications. A number of medications are no longer permitted in horses being processed for human consumption. For complete details on the EID, the list of non-permitted drugs, and equine description terms, visit the 
n the May issue of the HIAA eNews, we announced that the Pasture Recovery Initiative (PRI) launched by the provincial and federal governments was available to horse producers. The press release for the initiative did include equine breeding stock, but horses have been excluded from this program other than PMU (none in Alberta) or horses raised specifically for meat. Other species included in the program are beef cattle, bison, elk, deer, llamas, sheep, goats, and alpacas. 
Answer: Currently, there are no ID requirements for equines in Canada other than the requirements of specific breed registries. However, a Premises ID is required by law for those keeping horses, or other livestock, on their Alberta property. Visit the 
