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The '''Canadian Sport Horse''' is a studbook of [[sport horse]]s managed in Canada. These horses are crossbred between [[Thoroughbred]] [[stallion]]s and local, Canadian-bred mares. The breeding societyIt was openedformerly inknown 1926as tothe registerCanadian theseHunter; horses,a which[[breed weresociety]] thenwas knownformed asin Canadian Hunters1926. The breed tookname onwas its current namechanged in 1984, in line with the development of sport horse breeding.
 
The Canadian Sport Horse is intended for [[equestrian sport]] competitions, especially [[show jumping]] and [[dressage]]. It is a distinct and separate breed from both the [[Canadian (horse)|Canadian]] and the [[Canadian Warmblood]].<ref name=porter2016 />
 
== Denomination ==
Despite the similarity of its name, the Canadian Sport Horse should not be confused with the [[Canadian horse|Canadian horse breed]].<ref name=dutson>{{Harvtxt|Dutson|2005|p=89}}</ref> The name Canadian Sport Horse is used in equivalence with Canadian Warmblood, which has the same meaning.<ref name=csha>{{Cite web |title=History |url=https://www.c-s-h-a.org/history/ |access-date=3 April 2021 |website=Canadian Sport Horse Association}}</ref> The former name is Canadian Hunter.<ref>{{Harvtxt|Porter|2020|p=186}}</ref><ref>{{Harvtxt|Porter|2002|p=171}}</ref>
 
== History ==
 
According to Bonnie Lou Hendricks ([[University of Oklahoma]]), the selection of a sport horse breed dates back to the late 19th century, withThe English lieutenant Dan Lysons mentioning the jumping ability of Canadian horses as early asin 1893.<ref name=dutson >{{Harvtxt|Dutson|2005|p=89}}</ref><ref name=hendricks>{{Harvtxt|Hendricks|2007|p=104}}</ref> The selection of these horses represented the first experience of sport horse breeding in North America.<ref name=csha />
 
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ThisThe studbook was renamed in 1984 to include the designation 'Sport Horse designation, due to the use of these horses in equestrian sports,'.<ref name=hendricks2 /> the selection having evolved from the military horse to the sport horse.<ref name=dutson2>{{Harvtxt|Dutson|2005|p=90}}</ref> The name change was registered the following year in the Official Trademark Journal.<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=FNnceZ957zMC&newbks=0&printsec=frontcover&dq=canadian+sport+horse&q=canadian+sport+horse&hl=fr |title=Journal Des Marques de Commerce |publisher=Trade Marks Office |year=1985 |pages=41–42 |language=fr}}</ref> The breed was renamed Canadian Sport Horse in 1987.<ref name=rousseau>{{Harvtxt|Rousseau|2014|p=433}}</ref><ref name=hendricks2 />
 
ThisMany studbookof is unique to Canada, and isthe particularlyhorses presentare in [[Ontario]].<ref name=dutson /><ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=QVZsdghkVNkC&newbks=0&printsec=frontcover&dq=canadian+sport+horse&q=canadian+sport+horse&hl=fr |title=Agri-food Research in Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food |year=1993 |pages=3}}</ref> The Delachaux guide states that the breed's numbersNumbers were growing in 2014.<ref name=rousseau />
== Description ==
 
== Characteristics ==
Height must exceed 1.62 m to be registered in the studbook.<ref name=porter2016 /><ref>{{Harvtxt|Dutson|2005|pp=89–90}}</ref>
 
Height at the [[withers]] must exceedbe no less than 1.62 m to befor registered in the studbook.<ref name=porter2016 /><ref>{{Harvtxt|Dutson|2005|pp=89–90}}</ref>
 
This horse is close to [[Field hunter|English]] and [[Irish Sport Horse|Irish Hunters]],<ref name=rousseau /> showing a clear Thoroughbred influence, with a solid build and fluid movements.<ref name=dutson /><ref name=dutson3>{{Harvtxt|Dutson|2012b|p=38}}</ref> The eyes are large, the neck length proportional to the body.<ref name=dutson2 /> The chest is broad and the shoulder sloping.<ref name=dutson2 />
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Its nutritional requirements are greater than those of the Canadian horse.<ref>{{harvtxt|Bennett|Davidson|2015|p=33}}</ref>
 
Also, theThe [[Equine coat color|coat]] is plain, generally [[Bay (horse)|bay]] (including bay-brown), [[Chestnut (horse color)|chestnut]], [[Black horse|black]] or [[Gray horse|gray]].<ref name=dutson2 /><ref name=rousseau /> According to Judith Dutson, [[Pinto horse|pinto]] and [[Cream gene|cream]] are possible, as are [[palomino]] and [[cremello]].<ref name=dutson2 /><ref name=dutson3 />
=== Coats ===
 
Also, the [[Equine coat color|coat]] is plain, generally [[Bay (horse)|bay]] (including bay-brown), [[Chestnut (horse color)|chestnut]], [[Black horse|black]] or [[Gray horse|gray]].<ref name=dutson2 /><ref name=rousseau /> According to Judith Dutson, [[Pinto horse|pinto]] and [[Cream gene|cream]] are possible, as are [[palomino]] and cremello.<ref name=dutson2 /><ref name=dutson3 />
 
=== Selection ===
Selection is managed by the Canadian Sport Horse Association, which describes the Canadian Sport Horse as an "evolving" breed, whose existence is closely linked to selection objectives.<ref name=dutson4>{{Harvtxt|Dutson|2012|p=90}}</ref> Horses are registered by inspection.<ref name=csha>{{Cite web |title=History |url=https://www.c-s-h-a.org/history/ |access-date=3 April 2021 |website=Canadian Sport Horse Association}}</ref><ref name=porter2016 /> Young horses are shown at model and gait competitions, including the prestigious Royal Horse Show, where an expert (e.g., a [[veterinarian]]) is appointed to evaluate them.<ref>{{harvtxt|O'Dea|1996|pp=227–228}}</ref> The association looks for powerful horses with good jumping ability,<ref name=rousseau /> suitable for all three Olympic equestrian sports.<ref name=dutson4 /> Particular attention is paid to gaits, which must show balance and drive.<ref name=dutson2 /> [[Stallion]] selection is particularly rigorous.<ref name=dutson2 />
 
The studbook association, Canadian National Live Stock Records, is based in [[Ottawa]], Ontario.<ref name=hendricks2 /> [[Mare]]s that do not belong to the Canadian Sport Horse registry can be registered on an appendix list.<ref name=dutson2 />
 
== UsageUse ==
This is a sport horse, used under [[Riding horse|saddle]] and in [[List of equestrian sports|equestrian sports]].<ref name=hendricks /> The breedIt is ridden in [[show jumping]], [[dressage]], [[eventing]] and [[Hunt seat|hunter]] competitions,;<ref name=hendricks2 /> as well as for [[fox hunting]].<ref name=dutson /> The breedit is also used for [[foxhunting,]] and in [[carriage driving]].<ref name=dutson />
 
== Breeding distribution ==
This studbook is unique to Canada, and is particularly present in [[Ontario]].<ref name=dutson /><ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=QVZsdghkVNkC&newbks=0&printsec=frontcover&dq=canadian+sport+horse&q=canadian+sport+horse&hl=fr |title=Agri-food Research in Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food |year=1993 |pages=3}}</ref> The Delachaux guide states that the breed's numbers were growing in 2014<ref name=rousseau />
 
== See also ==
 
* [[Canadian horse]]
* [[Field hunter]]
* [[Irish Sport Horse]]
* [[List of horse breeds]]
* [[Sport horse]]
 
== References ==

Revision as of 19:21, 28 October 2023

Canadian Sport Horse
Country of originCanada
UseSport horse
Traits
Weight
  • Around 600 kg
Height
  • From 1.62 m to 1.65 m

The Canadian Sport Horse is a studbook of sport horses managed in Canada. These horses are crossbred between Thoroughbred stallions and local, Canadian-bred mares. It was formerly known as the Canadian Hunter; a breed society was formed in 1926. The breed name was changed in 1984.

The Canadian Sport Horse is intended for equestrian sport competitions, especially show jumping and dressage. It is a distinct and separate breed from both the Canadian and the Canadian Warmblood.[1]

History

The English lieutenant Dan Lysons mentioning the jumping ability of Canadian horses in 1893.[2][3]

The Canadian Hunter was the result of half-blood crosses between local Canadian mares and Thoroughbred stallions,[1] including 16 imported from England to Ontario by the Canadian Racing Association.[2][4] In 1926, the Canadian Hunter, Saddle and Light Horse Improvement Society was founded.[5][4] A studbook was opened in 1928 to register the founding mares. In 1933, the Canadian Hunter Society was amalgamated, and the Canadian Hunter studbook was maintained.[4]

At the beginning of the twentieth century many of these horses were sold to the United States, where they were used for show jumping and hunter seat.[2][4] Others were sent to Europe as part of the World War II.[2][4] In 1920, the Canadian federal government became involved in horse breeding, with the aim of obtaining a uniform type of horse weighing around 550 kg.[6]

The studbook was renamed in 1984 to include the designation 'Sport Horse'.[4][7] The name change was registered the following year in the Official Trademark Journal.[8] The breed was renamed Canadian Sport Horse in 1987.[9][4]

Many of the horses are in Ontario.[2][10] Numbers were growing in 2014.[9]

Characteristics

Height at the withers must be no less than 1.62 m for registered in the studbook.[1][11]

This horse is close to English and Irish Hunters,[9] showing a clear Thoroughbred influence, with a solid build and fluid movements.[2][12] The eyes are large, the neck length proportional to the body.[7] The chest is broad and the shoulder sloping.[7]

Its nutritional requirements are greater than those of the Canadian horse.[13]

The coat is plain, generally bay (including bay-brown), chestnut, black or gray.[7][9] pinto and cream are possible, as are palomino and cremello.[7][12]

Selection

Selection is managed by the Canadian Sport Horse Association, which describes the Canadian Sport Horse as an "evolving" breed, whose existence is closely linked to selection objectives.[14] Horses are registered by inspection.[5][1] Young horses are shown at model and gait competitions, including the prestigious Royal Horse Show, where an expert (e.g., a veterinarian) is appointed to evaluate them.[15] The association looks for powerful horses with good jumping ability,[9] suitable for all three Olympic equestrian sports.[14] Particular attention is paid to gaits, which must show balance and drive.[7] Stallion selection is particularly rigorous.[7]

The studbook association, Canadian National Live Stock Records, is based in Ottawa, Ontario.[4] Mares that do not belong to the Canadian Sport Horse registry can be registered on an appendix list.[7]

Use

This is a sport horse, used under saddle and in equestrian sports.[3] It is ridden in show jumping, dressage, eventing and hunter competitions;[4] it is also used for foxhunting and carriage driving.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Porter et al. (2016, p. 449)
  2. ^ a b c d e f g Dutson (2005, p. 89)
  3. ^ a b Hendricks (2007, p. 104)
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i Hendricks (2007, p. 105)
  5. ^ a b "History". Canadian Sport Horse Association. Retrieved 3 April 2021.
  6. ^ Cabrera (2004, p. 273)
  7. ^ a b c d e f g h Dutson (2005, p. 90)
  8. ^ Journal Des Marques de Commerce (in French). Trade Marks Office. 1985. pp. 41–42.
  9. ^ a b c d e Rousseau (2014, p. 433)
  10. ^ Agri-food Research in Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food. 1993. p. 3.
  11. ^ Dutson (2005, pp. 89–90)
  12. ^ a b Dutson (2012b, p. 38)
  13. ^ Bennett & Davidson (2015, p. 33)
  14. ^ a b Dutson (2012, p. 90)
  15. ^ O'Dea (1996, pp. 227–228)

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