S-22 1 37 49-50-51 Elizabeth II 2001-2002

An Act to provide for the recognition of the Canadian horse as the national horse of Canada

National Horse of Canada Act

National Horse of Canada 2002 4 30 11 2002 36002

SUMMARY

This enactment recognizes the Canadian horse as the national horse of Canada.

Preamble

WHEREAS the Canadian horse was introduced into Canada in 1665, when the King of France sent horses from his own stables to the people of his North American colony;

WHEREAS the Canadian horse increased in number during the ensuing century to become an invaluable ally to the settlers in their efforts to survive and prosper in their new home;

WHEREAS all Canadians who have known the Canadian horse have made clear their high esteem for the qualities of great strength and endurance, resilience, intelligence and good temper that distinguish the breed;

WHEREAS the Canadian horse was at one time in danger of being lost through interbreeding or as a casualty of war, but has survived these perils;

WHEREAS, since 1885 and all during the present century, widespread and increasingly successful efforts have been made to re-establish and preserve the Canadian horse;

AND

WHEREAS the Government of Canada wishes to recognize the unique place of the Canadian horse in the history of Canada;

Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:

SHORT TITLE

Short title

This Act may be cited as the National Horse of Canada Act .

THE NATIONAL HORSE

National horse

The horse known as the Canadian horse is hereby recognized and declared to be the national horse of Canada.