30/ JANUARY 2014 THE RIDER In Memoriam: Margaret Murdoch (1923-2013)
became a member of Equine Canada in 1952. By 1989, had become a certi- fied Equine Canada jump- ing judge working events in Ontario, and by 1992 was a qualified steward in jumping and dressage; serving as the FEI General Stewart for dressage for many years. Over the past 24 years she has represent-
Ottawa, ON, December 6, 2013 — Margaret “Mag- gie” Murdoch, respected Equine Canada Judge and FEI level 3 Steward, passed away on December 3, 2013 in her hometown of Orangeville, ON in her 90th year. Ms. Murdoch first
tor in our equestrian fami- ly, and a leader in our FEI education through the early years. However, I shall recall Maggie for her wicked sense of humour. She could tell a story and just leave you giggling. She had the gift of putting you at ease, a great asset when dealing with nervous competitors! She will be sorely missed,” stated Jan Stephens, FEI Canadian Steward General, for Jump- ing and Eventing.
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invited to be part of Desi’s team. Dres- sage has always been my passion-in par- ticular, Canadian Dressage,” said Whitham. “I hope I can bring to this posi- tion all the international experience and knowledge that I have been fortunate to
and 2011 Pan American Games, 2005 European Dressage Championships and the 2010 World Equestrian Games • Being appointed to the Eventing Ground Jury for the 1998 and 2002 World Eques- trian Games, as well as the 2004 Athens Olympics • Being hired as a television commentator for the 2007 World Equestrian Games, and 2004, 2008, and 2012 Olympic Games • Being appointed as the Chef d’Equipe for the Costa Rican Gold Medal Team at the 2013 Central American Games in Costa Rica. “I’m thrilled and honoured to be
ed Canada at both EC sanc- tioned and FEI events, her most recent being the 2013 Cornerstone Spring into Dressage this past June. “Maggie was a men-
also an FEI Level 2 Para- Equestrian Dressage Stew- ard. She was Chief Stew- ard at the 2006 Pacific Rim International Para-Eques- trian Dressage Competition held in Langley, British Columbia as well as the 2010 WindReach Interna- tional Para-Equestrian Dressage competition held in Ashburn, Ontario. In 2007, Ms. Murdoch joined the Canadian Para-Eques- trian Committee (CPEC), and remained a valued member until 2011. She was also a member of the Para-Equestrian Officials Committee from 2006- 2010.
Canada High Performance initiatives, visit
www.equinecanada.ca/dressage.
Equine Canada, is the national governing body for dressage in Canada. Dressage Canada’s objective is to foster the growth of dressage and the pursuit of excellence in the sport at the local, national and inter- national levels. Dressage Canada provides support and guidance to both amateur and professional through the following pro- grams: coaching education and programs, officials’ education and programs, rules and qualifying criteria, sport develop- ment, and publications and awards. For more information about Dressage Canada, please visit the Dressage section of the Equine Canada site or connect with THEM on Twitter or Facebook.
About Dressage Canada Dressage Canada, as a committee of
be a part of for so many years. It’s so exciting to see the future for Canada.” For more information on Dressage
Ms. Murdoch was
incredible staunch support- er of equestrian sport in Canada, and will be very missed by many in the community. Maggie was always a steadying figure whose integrity, depth of knowledge and experience always proved to be invalu- able, particularly to those fortunate enough to have worked and mentored with
“”Maggie was an
remembered for her pas- sion, commitment and con- tributions to furthering excellence in Canada’s equestrian sport.
her throughout the years. The equestrian community owes Maggie a great debt of gratitude,” commented Kerri McGregor, member of the Board of Directors, Equine Canada. Ms. Murdoch will be
Canada we extend our sin- cerest condolences to her family, friends, and col- leagues. The Funeral Service
On behalf of Equine
was held at Dods & McNair Funeral Home & Chapel, Orangeville on Fri- day, December 13 In lieu of flowers
donations may be made to Headwaters Health Care
in Ms. Murdoch’s memory in the Dods & McNair Memorial Forest at the Island Lake Conservation Area, Orangeville. A dedi- cation service will be held on Sunday, September 14, 2014 at 2:30 p.m.
Ellen Rumball-Dvorak and Leslie Steele Honoured as 2013 Dressage Canada ‘Volunteers of the Year’
Steele served as the Chefs d’Equipe for the 2013 North American Junior and Young Rider Champi- onships (NAJYRC) held in Lexington, KY this past summer, and both have
Ottawa, ON - Dressage Canada has announced that Ellen Rumball-Dvorak of Hillsburgh, ON and Leslie Steele of Pitt Meadows, BC were named Dressage Canada’s 2013 ‘Volunteers of the Year’. Rumball-Dvorak and
completely by surprise,” commented Steele. “For me, volunteering has always been a team effort, working with outstanding people who all want to see
acted in this role for a num- ber of years for the dres- sage program. They were honoured because of their ongoing contribution and commitment to the sport of dressage and their signifi- cant support of Canada’s young dressage athletes. “This has taken me
an event or an idea blos- som into something won- derful. So I am thrilled to be acknowledged, but I understand that any success in any job I have undertak- en has only been as a result of a whole team of players working together to make something better.” With regards to having
been selected, Rumball- Dvorak commented, “I am truly honoured to receive this award from Dressage Canada. Horses and the
sport of dressage have given so much to me and my family over the years and I feel privileged to be able to give back.”
about Dressage Canada, please visit the Dressage section of the Equine Cana- da site or connect with us on Twitter or Facebook.
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