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| For Immediate Release Feb 17, 2006 Contact: Dave Thind e-mail: dthind@equinecanada.ca Media Relations and Communications, Equine Canada Tel: (613) 248-3433 ext. 136 2006 Equine Canada National Convention a Huge Success 
Ottawa, Ontario - As the result of a collaborative effort between Equine Canada (EC) and the equestrian federations of all four Atlantic Provinces (New Brunswick Equestrian Association, PEI Horse Council, Nova Scotia Equestrian Federation, Newfoundland Equestrian Association.), the 2006 Equine Canada National Convention, held from Feb. 6-13 in beautiful Saint John, NB was a tremendous success.
"I would personally like to thank the Atlantic equestrian federations for their support in making this year’s convention a great success. I was pleased to see that our Committees and Councils were focused on moving forward into the future, rather than focusing on the problems of the past. I am aggressively looking forward to this coming fiscal year," commented Equine Canada President, Al Patterson. With the theme of the eight-day convention being “From Grassroots to the Winner’s Circle”, participants took part in a selection of clinics, educational sessions, seminars and forums - all tailored to the unique issues affecting each of EC’s four divisions: Sport, Recreation, Breeds & Industry as well as the Provinces. On Sat. Feb. 11 at the Equine Canada Awards Banquet, EC recognized local contributions to the industry and honoured Equine Canada’s National Award Winners. Among the several awards presented were Junior Equestrian of the Year, Volunteer of the Year as well as a very special award, the Gold Medal Award. Thanks to over 50 generous donors, this year’s silent auction brought an exciting end to a memorable evening as bidders scrambled to find out if they won. Attaining the high selling price was a new Barclay saddle generously donated by Tracy Dixon of Sandridge Saddlery – St. Lazare, QC. At the Annual General Meeting on Sun. Feb. 12, it was announced that Randy White of Cambridge, ON was the successful candidate in the Director-At-Large election. Throughout the convention, members of the equine community from across the country were pampered with Atlantic Canada’s renowned hospitality. Part of this wonderful hospitality was displayed in the form of assistance provided by the volunteers from each of the eastern provinces; this event would not have been possible without their assistance. The convention was sponsored by BF Lorenzetti Insurance, BMO Bank of Montreal, Boehringer-Ingelheim (Canada), Evergreen Riding Center, New Brunswick Trails Council and Carlson Wagonlit Travel – their contributions helped make this event a hit. Equine Canada would like to extend a special thank you to Sandridge Saddlery for graciously donating a total of three saddles to EC’s various auctions over the short span of only one year. Equine Canada is grateful to everyone that donated items to this auction, but would like to express a special thank you to Cavalier Equestrian Inc. for having donated several high-ticket items to this year’s auction. Equine Canada would like to thank the following companies and individuals that generously donated items for our silent auction, delegate bags and those who supplied the welcome reception: Animal Art by Susan N. Sweet Anne Fitzsimmons Apple Saddlery Ariat International Atlantic Horse and Pony Bahr Saddlery Barb Mabe Beth Underhill Big D Canada BioMedica Laboritories Boehringer-Ingelheim Cavalier Equestrian Inc. Cloverdale Tack and Supply Comfort Equestrian LTD. Dorothy Shaw Ecogold Equimode Equine Essentials by Harmony Euro Equestrian Evergreen Riding Centre Four Feet on the Ground Giftware G&N Stables Galaman Greenhawk Harness & Equestrian Supplies Horse Community Journals Inc. Horsefeathers Horse Lover's Crafts Horse Publications Group Horse Sport Magazine Horse World Jill Barker Jost Vineyards Linda Shantz Equine Art Macleod Equine Moosehead Breweries New Brunswick Equestrian Association New Brunswick Trails Council Newfoundland Pony Society NorthStream Farm Tack Shop Omega Alpha Pharmaceuticals One Rider Picov's Horsemen Centre PEI Horse Council ProChaps Riverview Beauty Salon Sandridge Saddlery Schleese Saddlery Spruce Meadows Victoria Saddlery Wheeler Our Corporate Patrons BF Lorenzetti Insurance BMO Bank of Montreal Equine Essentials Oster Professional Products SoftStall About Equine Canada Equine Canada is a member-based association that represents, promotes and services Canada's equine community and industry. Its core areas of activity involve sport, equine health and welfare, education and safety, governance and marketing, representation and communication. Equine Canada is recognized by Sport Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, the International Equestrian Federation (FEI), the Canadian Olympic Committee and Canadian Coaching Association of Canada as the national organization representing equestrian sport and equine interests in Canada. For more information about Equine Canada, please visit www.equinecanada.ca. Attached Photo: “From February 6-13 Saint John, NB was Host to the 2006 Equine Canada National Convention” Photo Credit: Rod Stears Source : Dave Thind Directeur, relations médias et communications Canada Hippique Tél. (613) 248-3433 poste 136 dthind@equinecanada.ca |