November 20, 2009 — Para-Equestrian Canada is pleased to announce the roster of officials who will officiate at the WindReach International Para-Dressage CPEDI3*, which is being held May 28–30, 2010 in Ashburn, ON.

 

The WindReach International Para-Dressage CPEDI3* event will act as an official qualifier for the 2010 World Equestrian Games, and will draw athletes from all over the world.   The officials will be just as varied in their international origins as the athletes.

“We are very pleased to have such an accomplished assembly of officials at our event,” said Isabel Reinertson, chair of Para-Equestrian Canada. “These individuals are professional, experienced and talented and their presence will go a long way in making it a first-class competition.”

The list of competition officials includes:

Technical Delegate:	Jonquil Solt (GBR)
Ground Jury:	Lorraine Stubbs (CAN)—President
	Nick Rodgers (HKG)
	Hanneke Gerritsen (NED)
President of Appeal:	Anita Owen (USA)
Stewards:	Margaret  Murdoch (CAN)
	Gwynne Rooke (CAN)
Veterinary Delegate:	Dr. Victoria Pringle
Classifier:	Dr. Christine Meaden

 

WindReach is expected to increase Canada’s exposure to the sport of para-equestrian, particularly by show-casing the world’s top para-dressage athletes in a rural setting just north of Toronto. 

The event takes its name from WindReach Farm, the 109-acre property that will host the three-day event, located northeast of downtown Toronto in Ashburn, ON. The farm was the life-long dream of founder Sandy Mitchell, an equestrian enthusiast born with cerebral palsy, and is designed to cater specifically to individuals with disabilities.

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About Para-Equestrian Canada

Para-Equestrian Canada is the Equine Canada committee responsible for developing programs for athletes with a physical disability, and implementing the Para-Dressage high performance program. Para-Equestrian is one of Canada’s most successful international disciplines, achieving an individual gold medal and an individual silver medal at the 2008 Paralympic Games, as well as two individual bronze medals at the 2004 Paralympic Games.

About Para-Equestrian Sport

Para-Equestrian sport provides riders with a physical disability the opportunity to compete against other riders with similar abilities. Riders are given a “Grade” based on their functional ability, and are judged on their riding skill against other athletes of the same Grade.  There are five grades of competitions in dressage, with Grade IA representing the more severely impaired riders, and Grade IV representing the least severely impaired riders. Many Para-Equestrian athletes also compete alongside able-bodied competitors in Equine Canada competitions. At the grass roots level, Para-Equestrian encompasses a number of different disciplines, while the international stream focuses only on Para-Dressage.  For more information, please visit www.equinecanada.ca/para-equestrian.

About Equine Canada

Equine Canada is Canada’s national governing body for equestrianism.  A member-driven, charitable institution, it is the executive branch of the Canadian Equestrian Team, and the national authority for equestrian competition; the national voice for recreational riders; and the national association for equine welfare, breeding, and industry.  Equine Canada is recognised by the Government of Canada, the International Equestrian Federation (FEI), and the Canadian Olympic Committee as the national organisation representing equestrian sport and equine interests. For more information about Equine Canada, please visit www.equinecanada.ca.