By Jaryn Vecchio

Sask. Horse Federation set to induct two members into Hall of Fame

Mar 15, 2023 | 2:33 PM

The Saskatchewan Horse Federation (SHF) is set to induct two more people into their Hall of Fame.

Dr. Hugh Townsend and Mort Seaman will officially be honoured on March 17 during the organization’s annual banquet in Saskatoon.

The SHF said they choose Townsend for several reasons.

This included helping improve horse health through his work as a veterinarian, professor, scientist, and advocate. He also worked on improving vaccines for horses.

Townsend also helped raise millions of dollars for the Western College of Veterinary Medicine’s (WCVM) Townsend Equine Health Research Fund which was renamed after him in 2015.

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“Hugh’s many contributions to equine health and welfare continue to benefit the lives of horses in Western Canada and around the world,” the SHF said in a statement.

As for Seaman, the SHF explained he was chosen because of his dedication and work with horses in the Choiceland area dating back to the 1950s.

“Whether it was for the local parades, giving the school students sleigh rides throughout the winter and wagon rides in the spring, or just heading to the coffee shop, the community could always count on Mort to have a team of Percheron horses in town,” said the SHF.

Seaman has also been a staple at Agribition over the years.

The banquet is happening in the Canadian Room at the Saskatoon Inn.

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Jaryn.Vecchio@pattisonmedia.com

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