In Memoriam: Dr. Sherman Olson

It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of Dr. Sherman Olson, a passionate volunteer and equine industry builder. Olson served as Vice President of Recreation of the Canadian Equestrian Federation (CEF).

Olson sat for many years as a member of the CEF Executive Committee in the role of Recreation Division Representative, and was instrumental in the creation of Equine Canada as a member CEF Transitional Task Force.

“Sherman was a great contributor to equestrian sport,” stated Equine Canada Past President David Esworthy. “In particular, he was a dominate force, along with Bill Archibald, in the founding and development of Horse Council British Columbia where he serves as their president from 1980-1989. He will be sadly missed.”

Olson received many accolades for his hard work and dedication to the equestrian industry, which included the Horse Council BC Horseperson of the Year (1981) and Equine Canada Volunteer of the Year (1998).

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