Registration Open for the Equine Canada Annual Convention

Equine Canada would like to extend an invitation to the Canadian equestrian community to register for the 2014 Equine Canada Annual Convention, being held Feb. 5-9, 2014 in Winnipeg, MB.

On-line registration for the Convention or specific scheduled events is available. In addition, registration packages can be sent by mail. To request a hard copy by regular post, contact Carmen Marson-Awad at cmarson-awad@equinecanada.ca or call 613-287-1515 ext. 136. For Convention information visit our website page: http://www.equinecanada.ca/ecconvention/

The Convention will take place at the Radisson Hotel Winnipeg, located in the heart of downtown and situated near many attractions, including the Winnipeg Convention Centre and the MTS Centre.

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Radisson Hotel Winnipeg is proud to offer Equine Canada and its members the following preferred conference rates:

*Superior guest room – $129 plus applicable taxes
*Business Class room – $159 plus applicable taxes
*Suites – $189 plus applicable taxes

Reservations must be booked on or before Jan. 22, 2014. Reservations made after this date are not guaranteed and will be subject to increased room rates.

TO BOOK YOUR RESERVATION

Make your reservation by visiting our dedicated portal with Radisson Hotel Winnipeg: www.radisson.com/equine, or call reservations direct, toll free: 1-800-967-9033. To receive this discount, simply mention that you are with the ‘Equine Canada’ group when making your reservation.

This year’s convention offers a stimulating lineup of strategic meetings, plenary sessions with outstanding guest speakers, and clinics related to many aspects of the Canadian equestrian community. Don’t miss the EC Annual Awards Reception and Gala as well as an intriguing Saturday Night Social!

Here is an overview of the dynamic opportunities offered to 2014 convention delegates:

• EC Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Join us as we review 2013 and welcome the new members of the Board of Directors for 2014.

This meeting will begin at 8:30am CST. Attendance at this meeting is open to all members in good standing with Equine Canada. For additional details on the meeting and eligibility to vote, please visit: http://bit.ly/1d3CB7U

• EC Annual Awards Gala
The Convention will also play host to the 2014 Equine Canada Awards Gala which consists of an evening of dining and entertainment in honour of the successes of 2013.

Presentations will include:
• Breed Sport Awards
• EC/NCCP Coaching Awards
• Health and Welfare Awards
• EC National Awards:
o Canadian Breeder of the Year
o Canadian-Bred Horse of the Year
o Equestrian of the Year – The George Jacobson Trophy
o The Hickstead Trophy
o Junior Equestrian of the Year – The Gillian Wilson Trophy
o Lifetime Achievement Award
o Media Award – The Susan Jane Anstey Trophy
o Volunteer of the Year Award
o The Gold Medal Award

• EC’s Saturday Night Social – Dinner and Mysteries Tour!
Join us for a delicious Italian dinner at Deluca’s and then a guided tour that uncovers the Masonic Mysteries of the Legislative building in Winnipeg! Full details and itinerary are available on the website.

• Clinics – Two exceptional clinics will be offered this year.
o The National Stewards Clinic will be hosted by Neil Ratledge, FEI Level 3 Jumper Steward, EC Senior General Steward, and EC Senior Dressage Steward. Ratledge is also chair of the EC Stewards Committee.
o The Dressage Stewards Clinic will be led by Linda Miller. Her credentials include FEI Level 2 Dressage Steward, EC Senior General Steward, EC Senior Dressage Steward, and EC Senior Para-Equestrian Dressage Steward.

• Guest Speakers
An exciting lineup of prestigious guest speakers will attend this convention; details are available on the Meeting Schedule posted to the EC Convention web page. Check back often, we will update as speakers are confirmed.

For full information on the 2014 EC Annual Convention, including a detailed Meeting Schedule, Convention registration, Hotel and AGM information, visit www.equinecanada.ca/ecconvention.