2013 Equine Canada Annual Convention

If you work with horses and horse people, are an active volunteer, coach or athlete, you’ll want to register early for the for the 2013 Equine Canada Annual Convention slated for February 6-10 in Ottawa, Ontario. To review the full event and meeting line-up in detail for the 2013 Equine Canada Annual Convention, please visit www.equinecanada.ca/ecconvention

One registration fee gives you access to a multitude of opportunities, including keynote addresses and plenary sessions and clinics, all tailored to address the unique needs of participants involved in equestrian sport, recreation and industry.

Here are some of the event highlights you won’t want to miss:

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Equine Canada Annual Awards Gala

Breed Sport Canada Awards
Canadian Reining Committee Awards
EC/NCCP Coaching Awards
Endurance Canada Awards
Equine Canada National Awards:
– Canadian Breeder of the Year
– Canadian-bred Horse of the Year
– Equestrian of the Year-The George Jacobson Trophy
– Horse of the Year-The Hickstead Trophy
– Junior Equestrian of the Year-The Gillian Wilson Trophy
– Lifetime Achievement
– Media Award-The Susan Jane Anstey Trophy
– Volunteer of the Year

Clinics

Jumper Judges’ Clinic
Hunter, Hunt Seat/Equitation & Hack Judges Clinic
General Stewards’ Clinic
Para-Equestrian Canada General Information Session
General Performance Judges’ Clinic
Hunter/Jumper Course Design Clinic

Professional Development for Coaches featuring National Coaching Certification Program training on lesson plans and yearly training plans

Personal Growth Opportunities featuring communications, planning and goal setting

Guest Speakers

Anne Merklinger, CEO, Own the Podium
Deanna Phelan, President, New Brunswick Equestrian Association
Other keynote speakers are currently being confirmed

Annual General Meeting featuring a year-in-review of the people, work and events that support Canada’s equestrian community.

On-line registrationis now open. Further details will be posted as more speakers are confirmed – please check our event page again soon.

Need to make hotel reservations? Guest room reservation can be made at the Delta Ottawa City Centre by visiting www.equinecanada.ca/ecconvention or by calling 1-888-890-3222 and indicating that you are with the Equine Canada group. Deadline for the Equine Canada preferred room rate is January 11, 2013.