38/ MARCH/APRIL 2018 THE RIDER Exciting Additions to Lineup at 2018 Equestrian Canada Convention


Ottawa, ON, Feb. 23, 2018 – Equestrian Canada (EC) is thrilled to announce excit- ing additions to the roster for the 2018 EC Convention, coming up April 5-8, 2018 at the Brookstreet Hotel in Ottawa, ON.


#RideToTryon Red & White Social Night: Fun, Food & Fundraising with Keynote


Speaker Curt Harnett On Friday, April 6 help us kick off


the #RideToTryon with a night of fun, food and fundraising highlighted by a keynote address from Curt Harnett - a four-time Canadian Olympian and three-time Medal- ist in Cycling, 2005 Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame Inductee, 2018 Order of Canada recipient, and Team Canada Chef de Mis- sion for the 2015 Pan Am Games and 2016 Rio Olympics.


the Chef de Mission for Team Canada. Here he catches up with Canadian Olympian in dressage, Jacqueline Brooks.


Photo Credit: Starting Gate Communications


Curt Harnett was a familiar face during the equestrian events at the 2015 Pan Am Games in Toronto, ON as


Known for his boundless passion for sport, in-


credible sense of humour and maybe even an infa- mous shampoo commercial… Curt is a legendary speaker, and will treat EC Convention Delegates to a keynote address on the power of sport and how it brings people together. Break out your red and white clothing in hon-


our of the CET, then kick back and relax with appe- tizers and beverages, enjoy a few laughs, and help support the Canadian Equestrian Team on their #RideToTryon for the 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games through donation opportunities, including a silent auction. #RideToTryon Red & White Social Night tick-


ets are free to all EC Convention Delegates who pur- chase a full convention package or a Friday day pass. Harnett will also be among EC’s exciting line-


up of speakers on Saturday, April 7, providing an im- pactful introduction to the Canada’s NextGen: Presentation & Athlete Panel session. He will set the tone for an engaging panel discussion about what it


and international level in hunter, jumper and eq- uitation.


athlete, he is a High Performance 1 Coach, with students competing successfully at the national


Chris Sorensen, 33, first donned the iconic red jacket of the Canadian Show Jumping Team in 2013. In addition to being a high performance


Photo Credit: Shannon Brinkman


takes for youth in equestrian sport to succeed by speaking to how he broke through as an up-and- coming athlete for Canada.


The Power of an Equestrian Sport Program: Theory & Live Demo @ Wesley Clover Parks


On Sunday, April 8, utilize free transporta-


tion to head off-site to nearby Wesley Clover Parks, home of the Ottawa Equestrian Tourna- ments, for an exciting two-part learning opportu- nity that shows the power of a robust equestrian sport program for coaches and athletes. Start your day by attending the morning ses-


sion with Victoria Andrew, NCCP Coach Devel- oper, as she facilitates the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Manage an Eques- trian Sport Program Module. This interactive mod- ule provides practical education on how to develop a coaching philosophy, report on athlete progress and manage the administrative and logistical as- pects of an equestrian program. All are welcome to attend, and NCCP Certified Coaches will be credited with (5) NCCP Professional Development (PD) points for completing this Module. All atten- dees will leave with a workbook to help implement learning outcomes. Stay for the afternoon and enjoy a rider demo


led by EC Certified High Performance 1 Coach and Canadian Equestrian Team athlete, Chris Sorensen. In this auditor-focused live demo, Chris will interact with the audience while leading three groups of demonstration riders (hunter, equitation and jumper) through core exercises he incorpo- rates into his equestrian sport program to help rid- ers progressively transition from hunter to equitation to jumper at the high performance level. Chris will educate the audience on his proven sys- tem of developing riders up through the national and international levels, while showing practical examples of his chosen exercises, approach to con- ditioning, and long- and short-term strategies. Please note that the afternoon portion is not NCCP-affiliated, but does qualify as a general PD points opportunity (up to 3 points) for NCCP Cer- tified Coaches. This full day of engaging education, as well


as free transportation between the Brookstreet Hotel and Wesley Clover Parks, is included with the purchase of a full EC Convention pass or a Sunday Day Pass. Afternoon-only event tickets are also avail-


able for the Rider Demo with Chris Sorensen through the EC Convention Registration portal (transportation not included). Don’t miss out on these exciting additions to


the four days of exceptional educational opportu- nities, panels with renowned speakers and athletes, community updates from EC leadership, and ex- citing social and networking events – all revolving around the theme, Personal Excellence from #PonyToPodium.


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