The Honourable Subject: Urgent federal support is needed for Canada’s working horses! Dear As one of your constituents and a stakeholder in the equestrian sector, I strongly support the urgent appeal by Equestrian Canada (EC) for federal assistance to save our working horses. Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, equine farms and equestrian facilities across Canada are facing unprecedented financial instability. Since all public-facing activities have stopped, business owners are unable to pay for animal care as incomes have largely disappeared Estimates based on EC’s recent national survey indicate there were 46,501 horses and 8,455 equine facilities in Canada with one month or less of financial reserves and supplies as of April 6, 2020. Without urgent government support, many equine owners are now or will soon be facing the horrendous decision to offload perfectly healthy, capable animals into a marketplace in which supply far exceeds demand. Please confirm receipt of this letter. I would be happy to connect by phone to further discuss this important issue. I look forward to hearing from you very soon. Yours sincerely,