PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE.

The author talks about various issues facing Equine Canada which include the hiring of a chief executive officer (CEO) and the condition of the gifting program initiated by the group. The author says that Equine Canada hired equestrian Akaash Maharaj as CEO. He explains issues facing Banyan Tree Foundation Gifting Program which supports the breeding, training and competing of Canadian bred horses. According to him, the program was under review by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and it was put on hold until the issues raised by CRA has been resolved.