2014 Equine Canada Convention to Host Steward Clinics

Equine Canada is pleased to announce that multiple EC-sanctioned steward clinics will take place during the 2014 Equine Canada National Convention, set for Feb. 5-9 at the Radisson Hotel in Winnipeg, MB.

A National Steward Clinic and a Dressage Steward Clinic will be offered.

These clinics offer exciting opportunities to work with highly experienced and exceedingly qualified Canadian stewards, giving participants the chance to learn from the best.
The National Steward Clinic will take place Feb. 8. It will be hosted by Neil Ratledge, FEI Level 3 Jumper Steward, EC Senior General Steward, and EC Senior Dressage Steward. Ratledge is also chair of the EC Stewards Committee, and has been appointed as the FEI Steward at a variety of top competitions, including Canada’s own Spruce Meadows and The Royal Horse Show.

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Linda Miller is set to host the Dressage Steward Clinic on Feb. 9. Her credentials include FEI Level 2 Dressage Steward, EC Senior General Steward, EC Senior Dressage Steward, and EC Senior Para-Equestrian Dressage Steward. Miller has extensive experience stewarding at various FEI-level competitions in Canada.

Both clinics are of high value to a wide range of equestrian enthusiasts, providing the following benefits:

• EC Certified Coaches and Instructors can apply the clinics toward updating hours.
• Current general, jumper-specific, or dressage-specific stewards* can use the clinics for updating and/or upgrading purposes
• Prospective stewards can attend in preparation for a future application for either EC General Steward or EC Dressage Steward status.
• Competitors can expand their knowledge of horse show regulations by learning about stewarding specifics and the role stewards perform at competitions.

*Please note those attending the Dressage Steward Clinic for either promotion or upgrading of their Dressage Steward status must also register for, and attend, the National Steward Clinic on Feb. 8 as a prerequisite.

Mark this exciting opportunity on your calendars today. Watch the news section of www.equinecanada.ca, and follow EC on Facebook and Twitter for further clinic details and registration instructions to be released in early January 2014.