Ottawa, Ontario—The first order of business for the new 2008 Canadian Para-Equestrian Committee (CPEC) members was to elect a chairperson for 2008. 

The decision to elect Isabel Reinertson as CPEC chairperson was unanimous. Her organization, past experience and leadership are excellent assets for Para-Equestrian Canada. Reinertson, of Salmon Arm, BC, will serve as chairperson for a two-year term. Under her guidance, the CPEC anticipates a time of growth and development, which will benefit the entire Para-Equestrian community in Canada.  

“I am delighted with the organizational progress this discipline has made over the past two years.  There has been an interest in further development to include jumping and reining, so I expect either or both to become part of our competition thrust in the future,” noted Reinertson. “I am looking forward to positive results at the 2008 Paralympics in Hong Kong this September.”

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