Join us in fostering the equestrian community and volunteer spirit to build an equestrian facility for all horse riders and handlers.
Join us in fostering the equestrian community and volunteer spirit to build an equestrian facility for all horse riders and handlers.
At Gulf Islands Horse Association, our mission is to promote the well-being of horses and their owners through sport and education. We endeavor to create a supportive community equestrian center that encourages responsible horse ownership and equestrian activities.
Our vision is to see a thriving equestrian community return to Salt Spring Island. After the last accessible horse property was closed in 2016, a small group of displaced horse owners formed a BC registered non-profit society, Gulf Islands Horse Association, to build an arena that is available to the public.
In managing and maintaining
Our vision is to see a thriving equestrian community return to Salt Spring Island. After the last accessible horse property was closed in 2016, a small group of displaced horse owners formed a BC registered non-profit society, Gulf Islands Horse Association, to build an arena that is available to the public.
In managing and maintaining a public equestrian center, GIHA will facilitate events and activities where all members in our community can benefit from interactions with horses.
Our mission is to eventually build an all-inclusive equestrian center with indoor and outdoor riding arenas, educational space, trails, and boarding stables. It will be maintained and operated by GIHA for the residents of the entire Gulf Islands community.
Our goal is to promote equestrian activities and foster a sense of community among
Our mission is to eventually build an all-inclusive equestrian center with indoor and outdoor riding arenas, educational space, trails, and boarding stables. It will be maintained and operated by GIHA for the residents of the entire Gulf Islands community.
Our goal is to promote equestrian activities and foster a sense of community among horse enthusiasts. We believe in the power of interaction, communication, and collaboration to enhance the equine experience for everyone.
Our strategy to turn our vision of building a public equestrian riding center into a reality is to attract members to join our association, and to create public awareness of our mission to raise the needed funds from public and private donors.
GIHA currently holds the lease on the arena space on Rainbow Road. We rent the space for coache
Our strategy to turn our vision of building a public equestrian riding center into a reality is to attract members to join our association, and to create public awareness of our mission to raise the needed funds from public and private donors.
GIHA currently holds the lease on the arena space on Rainbow Road. We rent the space for coaches and clinicians to offer riding lessons and equestrian activities for all income families. Those with financial challenges are encouraged to contact us to help them participate.
GIHA also organizes the Horse Show for the local Fall Fair every September to raise funds for the maintenance of the arena.
The arena is free to use for GIHA members, and is accessible to non-members to use for a small fee.
Join us and make new connections with other like-minded people in our island's equestrian community.
Dues are to be renewed annually.
