Dressage Canada Announces 2006 Officials’ Clinics

As part of Dressage Canada’s mandate to provide officials’ education and programs, Dressage Canada is pleased to announce a 2006 calendar of officials’ clinics that provides educational opportunities across the country. The following is a list of scheduled events and registration forms can be downloaded at www.dressagecanada.org.

2006 EC/DC Sanctioned Dressage Judges Learners Clinic June 10-11, 2006Atlantic Dressage Development Centre, Mount Unicake, Hants Co. NSClinician: Lorraine MacDonald, FEI "I" Dressage JudgeThis clinic fulfills the requirements for updating purposes and the beginning process for “r” status, and a great opportunity for anyone interested in getting first hand experience in judging during competition.

2006 EC/DC Sanctioned Dressage Judges Clinic July 1 & 2, 2006Amherst Dressage, Southland Riding Club, Vancouver, BCClinician: Jacqueline Oldham, EC Senior Dressage JudgeThis clinic may be used for 2006 mandatory updating for Recorded, Basic or Medium Status and for Learner Judges.

Learner/Develop Your Eye Clinic with Lorraine Stubbs (FEI I) –
July 14-16, 2006 Palgrave, ONThis clinic is open to anyone who wants to see dressage from the judge’s point of view. Get the inside scoop on what judges are looking for when judging a dressage test, and where you can improve your test riding. It is also a great opportunity for those who are interested in becoming a dressage judge.

September 30 - October 1, 2006 - Dressage Canada Steward Clinic with Christine Hickman (FEI) and Linda Miller (EC Senior), Calgary AB.

October 14 & 15, 2006 - 2006 Updating/Upgrading Clinic with Linda Zang (FEI I), King, ONAll judges requiring their 3-year mandatory updating, as well as those planning to apply for upgrading, must attend this clinic so book your calendars now.

November 9-10, 2006 - Dressage Canada Steward Clinic with Margaret Murdoch (FEI Steward General for Canada) and Christine Hickman (FEI). Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, Toronto, ON.Participants who attend and successfully complete this clinic will officially be recognized as licensed Dressage Stewards. Learner Stewards will be certified to assist, while Basic, Medium and Senior Stewards will be certified to officiate at all Equine Canada Sanctioned Dressage Competitions.

For more info, please visit: www.dressagequebec.com