Supporting Our Community

Sponsorships

Swiftsure Equine Veterinary Services is proud to support the equestrian community both locally and beyond.

From grassroots events to larger competitions and initiatives, we believe in contributing to the spaces that bring riders, horses, and professionals together. These events play an important role in fostering connection, education, and the continued growth of the equine industry.

We are grateful to be part of a community that shares a passion for horse health, performance, and wellbeing.

Local Sponsorships

We are proud to support a range of local events and organizations across Vancouver Island and the surrounding region.

Saanich Shows in the Sun (SSITS)

Swiftsure Equine Veterinary Services is proud to sponsor the Children’s Hunter division series! Held at the SSITS Season Opener, the SSITS Sun Bowl and the SSITS Fall Finale. These classes are open to all Junior riders jumping fences at the height of 0.9m. Good Luck and Congratulations to all riders!

Diamond Dressage Series

Swiftsure Equine Veterinary Services is excited to sponsor the Diamond Dressage Show series . Diamond Dressage is Vancouver Island’s premier dressage show series offering Gold & Bronze level competitions.  This series celebrates progress at every level, and delivers a professional, welcoming show experience.  Good luck to all competitors!

Cedar Vista Stables

We are proud to be a sponsor of the Cedar Vista Summer Series, held monthly through the show season at Cedar Vista Stables. Swiftsure equine Veterinary Services sponsored the 2’0” Hunter Division. Congratulations to all riders on a successful show season!

Rockslide

Swiftsure Equine Veterinary Services is proud to sponsor the annual Rockslide Reining Show! We are happy to continuously be part of sponsoring a large Western disciplined event, bringing competitors from all over BC to Victoria who get to show off their skills in the Island’s only reining event.

VIHJA

Swiftsure Equine Veterinary Services proudly sponsors the Vancouver Island Hunter Jumper Association (VIHJA) Benefit Show held annually in August at the Saanich Fairgrounds. Good luck & congratulations to all riders!

Vancouver Island Working Equitation

Swiftsure Equine Veterinary Services is proud to sponsor the Vancouver Island Working Equitation circuit! Working Equitation is a fast-growing discipline for both english and western riders. This club holds 4 horse shows a year across the island, and we are excited for all the competitors who get to put their strategic equitation skills to the test

Global & Industry Sponsorships

Swiftsure also contributes to broader initiatives within the equine industry, supporting programs and events that advance education, innovation, and horse welfare.

Horses and members of the equine community are the primary beneficiaries of the work of the AAEP Foundation. By working together, horse owners, veterinarians and the AAEP Foundation can create positive change in the equine industry by addressing the

Horses and members of the equine community are the primary beneficiaries of the work of the AAEP Foundation. By working together, horse owners, veterinarians and the AAEP Foundation can create positive change in the equine industry by addressing the health care issues that affect our horses. AAEP efforts include providing scholarships for aspiring veterinarians, funding critical equine research projects, and supporting special programs to help horses and their caretakers.

Since 1977, the Equine Health Research Fund (EHRF) has had a tremendous influence on the quality of horse health care that’s available in Western Canada and around the world. The research fund has also played a major role in making the Western Colleg

Since 1977, the Equine Health Research Fund (EHRF) has had a tremendous influence on the quality of horse health care that’s available in Western Canada and around the world. The research fund has also played a major role in making the Western College of Veterinary Medicine a national centre for horse health research and specialized training

Equitarian Initiative is a non-profit corporation founded by equine veterinarians to sustainably improve working equine health by utilizing the passion, expertise and hard work of volunteer veterinarians.

Equitarian Initiative is a non-profit corporation founded by equine veterinarians to sustainably improve working equine health by utilizing the passion, expertise and hard work of volunteer veterinarians.