The Association

Official breed management association

Created in 1895, the Canadian Horse Breeders Association (CHBA) is a federal association incorporated under the Animal Pedigree Act (APA). It has jurisdiction throughout Canada.

It is the only breed management association officially recognized by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.

One Association for Everybody

Administrative bylaws

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Mission and mandates

With the aim of continuously improving the Canadian Horse breed, the Canadian Horse Breeders Association’s mission is to:

Register all animals belonging to the Canadian Horse breed.
Define, maintain and promote breed standards.
Provide services to breeders of Canadian Horses.

Beyond its mission, the Association’s purpose is to:

Unite the breeders and owners of Canadian Horses around a shared interest and protect their interests through education and information sharing.
Serve as the central hub for all actors working to promote the breed.
Connect and coordinate local, regional and provincial Canadian Horse associations who express the desire for us to do so.
Support and promote any initiative to promote the breed.