JULY 2020 THE RIDER /25 Section 2


Mark Samuel To Receive Equestrian Canada Gold Medal Award


Equestrian Canada


(EC) has named Mark Samuel of Oakville, ON, the recipient of its Gold Medal Award, the highest of the governing body’s national honours. The award is only


given when the Equestrian Canada President and Board of Directors believe a recip- ient has exceeded expecta- tions in providing long and exceptional service to the or- ganization as a builder of the sport both nationally and in- ternationally. “I am honoured and


humbled to receive this pres- tigious award and I wish to thank Equestrian Canada for this


recognition,”


Samuel who is currently Vice President of


said the


Fédération Equestre Interna- tionale (FEI). “I am blessed that my passion, experience, and abilities have found pur- pose in service to my sport, my country, and now, the FEI. Contributing to making a sustainable, meaningful difference is its own reward. “I share this award


with all of my fellow tireless volunteers who contribute their time, talents, and en- ergy in support of our great industry and in service to our incredible equine part- ners,” continued Samuel. “It is my hope to continue to be a deserving recipient of this award and an ambassador for horse sport locally and globally.” Having first been


elected Chair of FEI Re- gional Group IV in 2012 and then re-elected for a fur- ther four years in 2016, Samuel has played a key role in helping to direct the development of equestrian sport in 11 North American and Caribbean countries. He was unanimously


elected FEI 2nd Vice Presi- dent at the FEI General As- sembly 2017 and was subsequently elected Vice- President in 2018 in Man- ama (BRN). Samuel has been an invaluable member of multiple FEI working groups and committees, in- cluding chairing the FEI Of- ficials Working Group; playing an important role in the FEI Temporary En- durance Committee; and, most recently, joining the FEI’s COVID-19 task forces where he sits on each of the discipline-specific groups.


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matched by his generosity and willingness to help peo- ple during difficult times.” Riding Darios V,


Samuel served as the Cana- dian Show Jumping Team traveling alternate at the 2002 World Equestrian Games™ in Jerez, Spain, and competed at the 2003 Pan American Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Samuel


co-founded “We are delighted to


hear that Equestrian Canada is to give Mark Samuel this award and I cannot think of a better qualified recipient,” said FEI President Ingmar De Vos. “Mark has dedi- cated an inordinate amount of time and expertise to in-


ternational equestrian sport over the years. He is well-re- spected by all who know him for his remarkable intel- lect, charisma, and ability to always find the right words in any situation. His depth of knowledge of sport, busi- ness, and governance is


Jump Canada in 2004 and remained a key member, in- cluding acting as Chair of the Jump Canada Board and the subsequent EC Jumping Committee for over 15 years. During this time, he spearheaded many key ini- tiatives, including the Jump Canada Hall of Fame and the JC Bursary program. He has also been instrumental to the sport on a provincial level as a co-founder of the Ontario Hunter Jumper As- sociation (OHJA) and past Director of Ontario Eques- trian (OE).


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