Equine Canada (EC) is pleased to announce Amie O’Shaughnessy has been selected as the successful candidate for the new position of EC High Performance Director, effective March 30, 2015.

O’Shaughnessy is an ideal fit for the role, having accumulated 14 years of experience managing and directing EC programs within five disciplines, including her most recent post as Director of Para-Equestrian. Highlights of her many accomplishments include increasing program funding for the Paralympic program by over $4 million in less than two quadrennials, and developing comprehensive strategic and operational plans, which resulted in the Canadian Para-Equestrian Team becoming one of the fastest growing and most successful Para-Sport programs in the world. Under her leadership, Canada’s Para-Equestrian Team has attended over 25 international events, and brought home medals from the Paralympic Games and the World Championships.

“The appointment of Amie as High Performance Director within EC is a critical step to reshaping our National Federation and laying the foundation for Canada to be a leading equestrian sport nation,” said EC Chief Executive Officer, Eva Havaris. “Amie has a proven record of success directing equestrian sport programs as a result of her strong ability to build and execute plans. She exemplifies an unwavering commitment to excellence for Canadian equestrian sport with an unparalleled focus on building a high performance support system around our athletes in order for them to perform and achieve to the best of their abilities.”

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