Equine Canada Code of Conduct

Equine Canada rules address the following general areas:

• welfare of the horse;
• safety of horse and human athlete;
• administration of competitions;
• code of conduct for officials and competitors;
• drug and medication control;
• individual breed and discipline rules.

• All Equine Canada members shall support the enforcement of the rules of the Federation by:
• personal knowledge and compliance
• agreeing to report any alleged infractions and occasions of alleged abuse
• The organizers of Equine Canada sanctioned competitions shall operate within the rules of the Federation.
• A member should be completely trustworthy, exhibit honesty, loyalty and discretion in all equestrian related activities.
• A member should issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner.
• The Equine Canada member should uphold issues of safety and fairness in all aspects of equestrian sport.
• No member shall act to the detriment of others or equestrian sport in a situation where the responsibility of their position places them in a conflict of interest.
• All members shall conduct themselves in a manner which reflects the values and ethics of the Equine Canada. Any member who engages in or is party to conduct inappropriate to an Equine Canada member will be subject, after due process, to such sanctions as the Federation may impose.

Further Expectations of a Equine Canada Member

• Members are encouraged to continuously educate themselves and to take an active role in the activities of the Federation.
• The Equine Canada member should strive to preserve and enhance the image of the sport so that society's respect will be maintained.