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New and Upgraded Dressage Canada Judges and Stewards Announced

January 19, 2009

Ottawa, ON --- The Dressage Canada Officials Committee and Stewards Sub-committee are pleased to announce the following list of recently certified and upgraded officials for the 2009 competition season.

“We’re pleased with the number of candidates coming into and moving through the judging and stewarding system,” noted Brenda Minor, chair of Dressage Canada’s Officials Committee. “We commend them on their diligence and hard work. Congratulations to all.”

Judges

Name Home Town Status

Alison Gallagher Saint John, NB Recorded

Vivian Hemsley Bolton, ON Recorded

Monique Hubbs Beaumont, AB Recorded

Penny Kemshaw Shawnigan Lake, BC Recorded

Rebecca Schoenhardt Georgetown, ON Recorded

Agnieszka Wnorowska St-Hubert, QC Recorded

Rita Behan Bragg Creek, AB Basic

Renee Young North Gower, ON Basic

Elaine Potter King City, ON Medium

Stewards

Name Home Town Status

Marilyn Elkin Orangeville, ON Basic

Sue Foell Sharon, ON Basic

Scott Foell Sharon, ON Basic

Monique Hubbs Beaumont, AB Basic

Alyette Jacques St-Constant, QC Basic

Kristy Nahirniak Orangeville, ON Basic

Vera Rubisova Toronto, ON Basic

Isabelle Tremblay Laterriere, QC Basic

Gail Veinot Elmsdale, NS Basic

Cherie Winslow Saint-Lazare, QC Senior

Richard Smith Abbotsford, BC Senior

Anyone interested in obtaining Dressage Canada officials status can view the rules, eligibility requirements, applications and clinic dates on the Dressage Canada website at http://www.equinecanada.ca/dressage.

In 2009 Develop Your Eye educational clinics are being planned across the country, and will be offered at dressage shows. Not only will these be mandatory updating clinics for judges, they will be open to auditors at a reduced fee. This is a great opportunity for those wanting to know what a judge is looking for. Come and audit a clinic to see how it’s done in an actual show atmosphere. Canadian FEI judges will be conducting these clinics, which will be offered at the following shows:

• CornerStone’s Spring Into Dressage Show, Palgrave, ON — June 5–7, 2009

• CDI Blainville, Blainville, QC — June 26–28, 2009

• Rising Stars Horse Show, Chilliwack, BC — August 28–29, 2009

Dressage Canada 2009 stewards’ clinics will be held at the follow locations

• Ontario Equestrian Federation, Newmarket, ON — March 7–8, 2009

• FEI Dressage Stewards Course, Blainville, QC — June 23–24, 2009

Don’t sit on the sidelines—make 2009 the year to get involved and motivated. Mark your calendars and stay tuned to the Dressage Canada section of the Equine Canada website more details.

About Dressage Canada

Dressage Canada is a committee of Equine Canada. As the national sport governing body, its objective is to foster the growth of dressage and the pursuit of excellence at the local, national and international levels. Dressage Canada provides support and guidance to both the amateur and professional through programs such as coaching, education and awards and is responsible for setting rules, team qualifying criteria and the education and licensing of officials. For more information about Dressage Canada, visit http://www.equinecanada.ca/dressage.

About Equine Canada

Equine Canada is a member-based association that represents, promotes and services Canada's equine community and industry. Its core areas of activity involve sport, equine health and welfare, education and safety, governance and marketing, representation and communication. Equine Canada is recognized by Sport Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, the International Equestrian Federation (FEI), the Canadian Olympic Committee and Canadian Coaching Association of Canada as the national organization representing equestrian sport and equine interests in Canada. For more information about Equine Canada, please visit www.equinecanada.ca

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