Source:  News Release

Canadians among FEI officials for Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2014

Ottawa, ON --- Equine Canada is pleased to announced that three Canadian officials are among the Ground Juries, Technical Delegates, Chief Stewards, Course Designers, Appeal Committee and Medical Officer appointed by the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2014.

Kim Morrison (FEI 4*), Calgary AB, has been selected as the President of the Ground Jury for Jumping, Elizabeth McMullen (FEI 5*) of Palgrave, ON has been selected as a member of the Ground Jury for Dressage, and Ruth Carlson (FEI 4*) of Kimberley, BC was selected as a member of the Ground Jury for Endurance. All three will be travelling to Normandy this summer where they will work closely with the Organising Committee, the FEI and athletes, upholding the key values and principles of these Games.

"It is truly an honour to be selected to officiate at the prestigious World Equestrian Games. I congratulate these outstanding Canadian officials for their international recognition and success," stated Equine Canada President, Michael Gallagher.

To view the list of appointed FEI Officials for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2014 click HERE

Athletes from 60 nations will compete for medals in the FEI's seven disciplines from 23 August to 7 September in Normandy FRA. For more information about The Alltech World Equestrian Games 2014 visit www.normandy2014.com 

The Ground Jury for Dressage at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2014 was decided following a blind draw at the FEI's headquarters in Lausanne (SUI) overseen by the FEI's legal team, and the Ground Juries for Jumping, Eventing, Para-Equestrian Dressage, Driving, Endurance, Reining and Vaulting were appointed by the respective sport Committees.

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