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Canadian Reining Teams Named

for 2009 North American Junior and Young Rider Championships

June 17, 2009

Ottawa, ON --- Canadian Reining Committee (CRC) is pleased to announce the teams that will represent Canada and their provinces at the 2009 Adequan FEI North American Junior/Young Rider Championships. Presented by Gotham North, these Championships will be held July 21-26 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY, also the site of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.

The Canadian Reining Teams were selected based on results achieved during a specified qualification period.

Team Alberta

Rider Hometown Horse Owner

Amanda Antifaev Calgary, AB Whats Up Doc Cody Dianne Clarke

Morgan Girletz Airdrie, AB Hickory Ginnin Peppy Caroline Armstrong

Nancy Pratch St. Paul, AB Mega Pay Nancy Pratch

Sage Sapergia Cochrane, AB Shiners Q Chex Donald Leach

Team Manitoba

Rider Hometown Horse Owner

Alexa Kullberg Brandon, MB Drifters Chance Peri Gardner

Megan Robinson Dufresne, MB Breanna Kid/ Peppy Chick Olena Megan Robinson

Christine Simpson Winnipeg, MB Pickplays Rocket Man Christine Simpson

Kylie Wasiuta Winnipeg, MB Watch Tiger Jack/GLH Dolls Badger Kylie Wasiuta

Combined Team

Rider Hometown Horse Owner

Vanessa Strotmann Salmon Arm, BC Listos May Day Hobby Vanessa Strotmann

Melia Blakely Coldwater, ON Neon Cola Sign Melia Blakely

Darcy Wilson Goodwood, ON Miss Cielo Chex Tamalyn Wilson

Gabrielle Martel Repentigny, QC

"It is very satisfying to see the amount of enthusiasm from riders across Canada and the amount of effort exerted to ensure qualifying classes were offered. We had tight time lines to work with this year and everyone has been so supportive, it is an incredible joint effort from all the provinces and the staff at Equine Canada,” said remarked Wendy Dyer, of Keswick, ON, who has been named as Chef d’équipe for the teams. “I first heard of the NAJYRC quite a few years ago while I was on the Board of the Ontario Equestrian Federation and thought what a great program—if only we could get something like that established for the Reining youth. My wish has come true.”

Assisting Dyer will be Wendy Johnston from Bowden, AB.

2009 Tentative Schedule

July 22—Welcome

July 24—Team Competition

July 26—Individual Competition

For additional information on the CRC and its programs, including selection criteria, please visit the Equine Canada website at www.equinecanada.ca or e-mail reining@equinecanada.ca.

About the Canadian Reining Committee

The Canadian Reining Committee is the discipline committee of Equine Canada that is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of reining programs in Canada. The Canadian Reining Committee's objective is to foster the growth of reining and the pursuit of excellence in the sport at the local, national and international levels

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 the 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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