Dressage Canada is pleased to announce that, at the request of the Dressage Canada Board, Sarah Bradley has been reappointed as the Chair of the Dressage Canada Board (DCB) by the Sport Council Working Group. Bradley, of Roberts Creek, British Columbia, has been named as Chair until January 1, 2014. Bradley was first appointed Interim […]

Dressage Canada is pleased to announce that two committee chair positions will be elected for 2013: Communications Committee Chair Fundraising and Finance Chair Nominees must have experience with not–for–profit committees, such as one or more years working on a Dressage Canada or equivalent committee.  Each successful nominee will be elected for a three year term, […]

With the appointment of a new chair and several new members this year to the Dressage Canada Board, the strength of Dressage Canada’s volunteer team continues to build in both sport and business experience. Sarah Bradley, of Roberts Creek, BC, has been named as the new chair of Dressage Canada effective immediately. Bradley brings a […]

Dressage Canada has amended the 2012 Criteria for the North American Junior Young Rider Championships. A copy of the 2012 NAJYRC Criteria maybe downloaded at http://bit.ly/zNbAgm.

Dressage Canada is pleased to announce that the 2012 National Dressage Symposium will be an exciting educational opportunity for the entire dressage community, with FEI Dressage Judge, Lorraine MacDonald, and Dressage Canada High Performance Technical Leader, Markus Gribbe. Space will be limited, so don’t miss your opportunity! To learn more and to register for either […]

Equine Canada and Dressage Canada are taking an industry-wide leadership role by requiring all dressage riders to wear helmets in competition. Commencing in 2012, a national rule change will require all riders to wear helmets for all levels of Equine Canada sanctioned dressage competition.   The rule for January 1, 2012 is: SAFETY HEADGEAR                                                              All riders, […]

Dressage Canada, Equine Canada’s committee for the governance of the sport of Dressage, is announcing two changes to the composition of its Board. Renee Young has announced her decision to step down as the chair of the Dressage Canada Board effective 31 December 2011, due to changes in her personal life. Young was elected as […]

Equine Canada has concluded its inquiry, prompted by an Appeal filed with the federation by Lorraine Stubbs against Dressage Canada, concerning her status as chair of the Dressage Canada High Performance Committee. The report of this inquiry is available at http://bit.ly/sIpVuC. According to Equine Canada, they are posting this report publicly to redress public statements […]

Dressage Canada is pleased to announce that Christine and Augustin Walch of W. Charlot Farms in Stratford, ON, have been named as the 2011 Dressage Canada Owner(s) of the Year. The Walchs are the co-owners of Viva’s Salieri W, a 10-year-old Canadian-bred Hanoverian stallion that represented Canada at the 2011 Pan American Games with Tom […]

Robbie W, an eight-year-old grey Oldenburg gelding sired by Rubin Royal and owned by Douglas Leatherdale, ridden by Diane Creech of Caistor Centre, ON, has been withdrawn from the Canadian Dressage Team chosen to compete at the 2011 Pan American Games. Following the selection procedure, the first alternate/substitute horse and rider combination has been named […]