Para-Equestrian Canada is the Equine Canada discipline committee responsible for managing programs on behalf of the Para-Equestrian community. It also administers the high performance program for dressage riders with a disability.

Composition:

The Canadian Para-Equestrian Committee (CPEC) is made up of six elected members and one athlete representative. Current CPEC members include:

• Isabel Reinertson (Chair)
• Margaret Murdoch
• Gwynne Rooke
• Jane James
• Sue Mott
• Sharon Buffitt
• Eleonore Elstone (Athlete rep.)

Purpose & Objectives:

The core objectives of Para-Equestrian Canada are:

• To develop a broad-based educated Para-Equestrian community
• To create the means for Canadian Paralympic teams and individuals to achieve international medal performances
• To achieve the financial stability and sustainability needed to realize its mandate and mission
• To develop and implement programs on behalf of the Para-Equestrian community
• To administer the high performance program for dressage riders with a disability

More information pertaining to the specific roles and responsibilities of the CPEC can be obtained from the Para-Equestrian Canada Handbook.

Elections:

The CPEC accepts nominations for candidates to fill vacant positions on the committee. All positions are two-year terms, and the elections are usually arranged after Equine Canada’s Annual General Meeting according to the following timeline.

2010 Canadian Para-Equestrian Committee (CPEC) Election Timeline

Nov. 2, 2009		Nomination procedures publicized
Nov. 2, 2009		Request for nominations
Nov.30, 2009		Close of nominations
Dec. 15, 2009		Mail-out of ballots & biographies
Jan. 15, 2010		Deadline for return of ballots
Feb. 1, 2010		Announcement of new Canadian Para-Equestrian Committee members
Feb. 2010		New Canadian Para-Equestrian Committee will be introduced at the Equine Canada convention

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

Publication:

1.    Equine Canada and Para-Equestrian Canada websites
2.    Equine Canada News Release

2010 Canadian Para-Equestrian Committee Election Criteria

To be eligible to nominate or vote for a CPEC candidate, individuals must be:

•    Members of Para-Equestrian Canada as of November 2nd, 2009
•    Over the age of 18 years old