March 3, 2017 -A new document has been released to help provide support and important information on care standards for those involved in equine rescue, retirement and adoption/rehoming facilities in the province of Ontario.

The document, “Ontario-Care-Guidelines-for Equine Rescue” has been developed by a working committee composed of several provincial groups and associations to provide information to assist horse rescue, retirement and adoption/rehoming facilities.  The working committee, called the Ontario Equine Welfare Information Group,  included representation from Equestrian Canada, Equine Guelph, Ontario Association of Equine Practitioners (OAEP), Ontario Equestrian Federation (OEF),  Ontario Harness Horse Association (OHHA), Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association/Ontario Racing, Ontario Veterinary College, Ontario Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA), Whispering Hearts Horse Rescue, and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.

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As of 2014 Whispering Hearts Horse Rescue Centre is a federally registered non-profit organization.

We are in the process of applying for charity status.

Ottawa, ON, February 21, 2014
The 2013 Health and Welfare Awards were presented to individuals during a prestigious gala held Feb. 7 in Winnipeg, MB. The Equine Canada Awards Gala was part of the 2014 Equine Canada National Convention, which took place at the Radisson Hotel Winnipeg from Feb. 5-9. The Health and Welfare Awards recognize an extended history of dedication to the improvement of horse health and welfare. The Health and Welfare Awards presented during the gala included:

Boehringer Ingelheim – Equine Canada Horse Health and Welfare Award – Brenda Thompson

Jan Stephens, past member of the Equine Canada Board and past chair of the Stewards Committee presented the first Health and Welfare Award. The Boehringer Ingelheim – Equine Canada Horse Health and Welfare Award recognizes an individual or organization that has for an extended period of time, contributed directly to the improvement of horse health and welfare.

The recipient of the 2013 Boehringer Ingelheim – Equine Canada Horse Health and Welfare Award is Brenda Thompson. Thompson is the life force behind Whispering Hearts Horse Rescue in Hagersville, ON, which she started (along with her husband, Dave Thompson) in 2007.
Photo — Brenda Thompson, Whispering Hearts Horse Rescue and Jan Stephen. Photo Credit — Shereen Jerrett

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Did you notice? We've had a bit of a face lift

Lots of things have been moved around and reorganized, you can pretty much access any page right from the new Main Menu across the top, and you'll find some new features as well. 

Most notable are the ability to share any page on your own or a friend's Facebook wall and our new YouTube Channel. For the closest upcoming event at Whispering Hearts Horse Rescue, just mouse over News & Events in the Main Menu at the top of the page - it'll be right there.

Also, you should be able to navigate our site on any mobile device now. We hope you'll take some time to check it all out!