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Equestrian Canada Seeking Horses for Upcoming Ottawa CPEDI 3* Para-Dressage Competition


Ottawa, ON, Jan. 26, 2018 – Equestrian Canada (EC) is putting the call out to Cana- dian equestrians willing to lease their horses to Cana- dian and foreign para-dres- sage athletes for the Ottawa Dressage Festival (ODF) In- ternational Para-Dressage CPEDI 3*, running May 17- 20, 2018 in Ottawa, ON. The event is a crucial


stop on the road to qualify for the 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG), which will be held in Mill Spring, NC in September. Leasing a horse to a para- dressage athlete for the ODF is an amazing opportu- nity to participate at the highest level of equestrian competition in Canada’s National Capital Region. Horses with a variety of


dressage experience and skills, from walk/trot through Prix St. Georges, are needed. To be consid- ered, horses must: • Be in good physical health • Demonstrate a steady, kind, and tolerant tempera- ment • Have previous show expe- rience • Be well accustomed to noises and crowds Any horse considered


for lease also needs to be able to perform a true walk and trot, staying round with little work on the part of the


rider. An active, rhythmical, and expressive walk is pre- ferred, as is the ability to perform walk pirouettes, lat- eral work, shoulder-in, tra- vers, and half-passes at the trot.


All horses will also be


required to meet the follow- ing competition criteria: • Sound, fit, and able to pass an FEI horse inspection • Not on any banned sub- stances, as the horse may be subject to FEI drug testing • Hold a valid vaccination certificate • Hold a valid FEI passport, or be able to attain one • Meet further competition eligibility requirements as needed Horses must be avail-


able exclusively to para- dressage athletes beginning May 1, 2018. Pricing, lease arrangements, and training periods will be arranged di- rectly between the horse owner and athlete. If you have a horse that


fits the above requirements that you are willing to lease, please contact EC by April 1, 2018. To submit your horse for consideration or for more information, please contact:


Jamie-Ann Goodfellow Para-Dressage Coordinator 613-287-1515 ext. 146 jgoodfellow@equestrian.ca


Equestrian Canada Announces 2018 Eventing High Performance Squad


Ottawa, ON, Jan. 11, 2018 – The Equestrian Canada (EC) Eventing Committee is pleased to announce the athletes invited to the 2018 Eventing High Performance Squad, based on FEI results from the 2017 season.


National Squad Athlete / Hometown / Horse / Owner Colleen Loach / Dunham, QC / Qorry Blue d’Argouges / Peter & Susan Barry Selena O’Hanlon / Kingston, ON / Foxwood High / John & Judy Rumble Jessica Phoenix / Cannington, ON / Pavarotti / Don J. Good Kathryn Robinson / Kettering, GBR / Let It Bee / Kathryn & Gayle Robinson


Development Squad Athlete / Hometown / Horse / Owner Hawley Bennett-Awad / Alder- grove, BC / Jollybo / Hawley Ben- nett-Awad Lindsay Beer / Springwater, ON / Kennystown Frankie / Lindsay Beer Dana Cooke / Mooresville, NC / Mississippi / Kingfisher Park Dana Cooke / Mooresville, NC / FE Stormtrooper / Kingfisher Park Lisa Marie Fergusson / Langley, BC / Honor Me / Lisa Marie Fer- gusson Sabrina Glaser / Langley, BC / Rembrandt / Patricia Yust Rebecca Howard / Marlborough, GBC / Riddle Master / Blithe Hill Farm


Lesley Grant-Law / Ocala, FL / Harthill Diamond / Lesley Grant- Law Brandon McMechan / Toronto, ON / Oscar’s Wild / Brandon McMechan Jessica Phoenix / Cannington, ON / Bogue Sound / Amara Hoppner Waylon Roberts / West Grove, PA / Kelecyn Cognac / Anthony Con- nelly & Skye Levely Waylon Roberts / West Grove, PA / Lancaster / Michelle & John Kop- pin Waylon Roberts / West Grove, PA / Mindful / Anthony Connolly & Skye Levely


“The Canadian athletes had a


strong season in 2017 at the inter- national 2*, 3* and 4* levels,” said Dr. Rob Stevenson, Chair of the EC Eventing High Performance Advi- sory Group. “2017 also marked the first year of our strategic partner- ship with the eventing data analyt- ics company, EquiRatings. This proved to be a valuable investment both for athletes and the High Per- formance Advisory Group.” Dr. Stevenson continued, “We


are fortunate to once again have David O’Connor providing techni- cal guidance to our athletes. Given the success he has had with the Canadian team in the past, we feel this bodes well for 2018. At this time, we believe we have the horses and athletes, the leadership, and the strategy that should yield strong results in 2018 and beyond.” For more information on EC visit


Eventing, www.equestrian.ca/sport/eventing.


Nominations Officially Open for Equestrian Canada National Awards


Ottawa, ON, Jan. 2, 2018 — Nom- inations have officially opened for the Equestrian Canada (EC) Na- tional Awards, and will remain open until Feb. 7, 2018 at 4p.m. ET. It’s time to celebrate the im-


pressive achievements of individu- als, equines and organizations who have contributed to the growth and success of the equestrian commu- nity over the past year. EC Sport Licence Holders,


Registered Participants and Affili- ates are encouraged to submit nom- inations through the new EC Awards


Portal at


https://licence.equestrian.ca/ecawar ds.


The following awards are open for nominations: • Lifetime Achievement Award • Gold Medal Award • Equestrian of the Year – The Dr. George Jacobson Trophy • Junior Equestrian of the Year – The Gillian Wilson Trophy • Horse of the Year – The Hickstead Trophy


• Canadian Bred Horse of the Year • Canadian Breeder of the Year • Volunteer of the Year • Owner of the Year • Equestrian Canada Media Award – The Susan Jane Anstey Trophy • Boehringer Ingelheim Equine Canada Health & Welfare Award Full award criteria, information


and nomination forms can be found at www.equestrian.ca/about/na- tional-awards. If you know a person, horse or


organization that deserves the hon- our and recognition of an EC Na-


tional Award, be sure to submit your nomination by the deadline of Feb. 7, 2018 at 4 p.m. ET. Selection of EC National Awards Nominations for EC National


Awards will be reviewed, and re- cipients will be chosen, by the EC Awards Committee, with support and input from appropriate EC stakeholders and experts. The 2018 EC Awards Committee members are Carla Robin (Chair), Jennifer Anstey, Michael Boyd, Erin Lundteigen, and Karen Sparks.


2018 EC Awards Reception The EC National Award recip-


ients will be honoured at the EC Awards Reception, taking place on April 7, 2018 at the 2018 EC An- nual Convention in Ottawa, ON. Watch for registration to open in January and join us for what is sure to be a memorable and entertaining night as we celebrate the achieve- ments of the EC National Award re- cipients.


Submit a Nomination Today!


Questions? Comments? Questions or comments regarding the 2018 EC Awards can be di- rected to:


Carla Robin EC Awards Committee Chair AwardsCommittee@equestrian.ca


Jessie Christie EC Manager of Communications & Media Relations jchristie@equestrian.ca


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