Ottawa, ON – Equine Canada has named Conley Driediger, 17, of Chilliwack, BC, the 2009 Junior Equestrian of the Year.

The Gillian Wilson Award is given annually to the Junior Equestrian of the Year in recognition of a junior competitor who has made outstanding contributions to equestrian competition and who has exemplified exceptional talent, sportsmanship, and dedication to the sport.  Driediger demonstrates excellent examples of each of these qualities.

Conley, a grade 12 student, has been seriously involved in the Arabian horse community for her entire life. Recently, her success on the Arabian show circuit has garnered her national and international recognition. In 2009, Conley was ranked number one Overall High Point Youth Competitor, of both Canada and the US, by the Arabian Horse Association with an impressive total of 485.5 points recorded—with 164.5 points earned in halter divisions and 321 points in performance divisions.

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