Source:  News Release

Time to Register for the 2013 Equine Canada Annual Convention-
Plan to Attend our Great Line-up of Keynote Speakers and Plenary Sessions

Ottawa, ON -If you work with horses and horse people, are an active volunteer, coach or athlete, you'll want to register early for the for the 2013 Equine Canada Annual Convention slated for February 6-10 in Ottawa, Ontario. To review the full event and meeting line-up in detail for the 2013 Equine Canada Annual Convention, please visit www.equinecanada.ca/ecconvention. 

One registration fee gives you access to a multitude of opportunities, including keynote addresses, plenary sessions and clinics, all tailored to address the unique needs of participants involved in equestrian sport, recreation and industry.

Here are some of the event highlights you won't want to miss:

Equine Canada Annual Awards Gala

• Breed Sport Canada Awards
• Canadian Reining Committee Awards
• EC/NCCP Coaching Awards
• Endurance Canada Awards
• Equine Canada National Awards:
  • Canadian Breeder of the Year
  • Canadian-bred Horse of the Year
  • Equestrian of the Year-The George Jacobson Trophy
  • Horse of the Year-The Hickstead Trophy
  • Junior Equestrian of the Year-The Gillian Wilson Trophy
  • Lifetime Achievement
  • Media Award-The Susan Jane Anstey Trophy
  • Volunteer of the Year

Clinics

• Jumper Judges' Clinic
• Hunter, Hunt Seat/Equitation & Hack Judges Clinic
• General Stewards' Clinic
• Para-Equestrian Canada General Information Session
• General Performance Judges' Clinic
• Breed Sport Clinic
• Hunter/Jumper Course Design Clinic

Professional Development for Coaches featuring National Coaching Certification Program training on lesson plans and yearly training plans

Personal Growth Opportunities featuring communications, planning and goal setting  

Guest Speakers

• Anne Merklinger, CEO, Own the Podium
• Deanna Phelan, President, New Brunswick Equestrian Association
• Other keynote speakers are currently being confirmed

Annual General Meeting featuring a year-in-review of the people, work and events that support Canada's equestrian community.

On-line registration is now open.  Further details will be posted as more speakers are confirmed - please check our event page again soon.  

Need to make hotel reservations? Guest room reservation can be made at the Delta Ottawa City Centre by visiting www.equinecanada.ca/ecconvention or by calling 1-888-890-3222 and indicating that you are with the Equine Canada group. Deadline for the Equine Canada preferred room rate is January 11, 2013.

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