Ashburn, Ontario – The Honourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, will officially open North America’s largest FEI Para-Equestrian competition in Ashburn, Ontario on May 28. Celebrated as a champion for accessibility, Lieutenant Governor Onley will open the three-day WindReach International Para-Dressage CPEDI3* competition in the presence of Equine Canada CEO Akaash Maharaj.
The competition is an official qualifier for the 2010 World Equestrian Games, and will draw leading competitors and top officials from around the world. Of the 37 entries, 11 are Canadian Para-Dressage athletes, many of whom have had tremendous success on the international circuit.
Upon his arrival at WindReach Farm, the Lieutenant Governor will proceed to the farm’s ‘Bridge of Nations’, where there will be a brief photo opportunity for attending media. Many of the sport’s well-known representatives will be at the stables to greet His Honour, including Paralympic Gold and Silver medalist Lauren Barwick, her fellow Para-Equestrian teammates and various competition officials and organizers.