The date of the third-annual Canadian Interprovincial Equestrian Championships has been set and the Ontario Equestrian Federation is currently recruiting riders to represent the province from Sept. 13-15 in Alberta.
“This show brings together some of the best up-and-coming riders from across Canada,” says Dianne Graham, executive director of the Ontario Equestrian Federation. “We are currently searching for the best that Ontario has to offer to represent this province at the competition.”
Recognized as a pilot project, the Canadian Interprovincial Equestrian Championships is a collaborative event between the national and provincial sport organizations governing equestrian competition. A multi-discipline competition represented by Jumping, Dressage and Reining, it is a key event in the development of the next generation of national, international and world champions.
Athlete declaration forms for the 2013 event are now being accepted for each of the discipline teams, which will have a maximum of two junior and two senior riders. Athlete declaration forms and qualifying class results must be submitted to the OEF by July 29.
The OEF is also looking for Equine Canada certified coaches. One coach for each of the three disciplines represented at the competition is needed to prepare the team before and during competition. As well, one of the discipline coaches will also be named Chef d’Equipe for Team Ontario. Application forms for coaches must be submitted to the OEF by May 17.
The 2013 CIEC will be hosted by the Alberta Equestrian Federation and runs concurrently with the Rocky Mountain Show Jumping Medal Finals. The Dressage and Jumping events will take place at Rocky Mountain Show Jumping venue in Calgary, AB. and the Reining competition will be held indoors at the Okotoks Agricultural Society in Okotoks, AB.
For more information, visit the official site of the Canadian Interprovincial Equestrian Championships at www.cec-en.ca. Athlete declaration forms and discipline coach application forms for Ontario riders and coaches can be found online at www.horse.on.ca
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