EC Insider – September 2019 | EC Convention is Royal Ready, Lexi Vollman’s 10 Endurance Essentials, Carina Crawford Driving Toward World Champs & Much More!

September 2019

EC Exclusives

Get Ready for a Whole New EC Convention Experience: Registration Now Open!

Registration is now open for a whole new EC Convention experience! For the first time ever, the EC Convention will be hosted at the legendary Royal Agricultural Winter Fair (RAWF) in Toronto, ON.

Endurance Insight: 10 Essentials Lexi Vollman Brought to the FEI World Championship for Young Riders and Juniors

Lexi Vollman of Regina, SK, has trekked across Canada, the United States and even the United Arab Emirates during just three short years of FEI competition.

New & Notable

“The Path is the Goal” for Carina Crawford Looking Towards the 2019 FEI World Driving Championships for Ponies

Since January 2018, Carina Crawford has been laser-focused on qualification for the 2019 FEI World Driving Championships for Ponies. But now that the competition, taking place Sept. 25-29 in Aszár Kisber, HUN, is just around the corner, Carina is taking a step back to reflect on the words of Mahatma Ghandi and remind herself that “the path is the goal”, rather than the ultimate destination.

A $400 Horse and Epic Work Ethic: How Brooke Massie and Serendipity Conquered CCI 4* Eventing

Brooke Massie, 23, of Saint-Lazare, QC, recently earned her first FEI win during her debut at the CCI 4*-S level in Bromont, QC, aboard Serendipity (Vibank x Naskra), her 10-year-old Thoroughbred mare known affectionately as “Scarlett”.

Caught on Camera

Through the Lens at the Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ and the #ECCommunityCorner

Wondering what’s been happening in the Canadian equestrian community over the past month? Check out the Caught on Camera Photo Gallery to find out!

The Winner’s Circle

September 2019

Canadian athletes racked up wins at the FEI level around the world from Aug. 18 to Sept. 1, 2019. Help us congratulate the winners!

News Bits & Pieces

Seven Reasons Canadian Para-Dressage Athletes Were in Seventh Heaven at the Tryon Fall Dressage 2 CPEDI 3*

Seven is the most popular lucky number in the world, and that seemed to ring true for Canada after seven para-dressage athletes traveled to Mill Spring, NC, and racked up accomplishment after accomplishment at the Tryon Fall Dressage 2 CPEDI 3* from Sept. 13-15, 2019.

Canadian Drivers Kick Into High Gear for Summer Competitions

Canadian drivers have kept busy over the summer, racking up wins across the globe. Read on to learn more about their successes!

Horsin’ Around

Trivia for Tees – September 2019

Would you like an exclusive piece of Canadian Equestrian Team clothing to call your very own?

EMCC Q&A

You Asked, the Equine Medication Control Committee Answered – September 2019

Antihistamines and NSAIDs and nutraceuticals, oh my! Have a question about equine drugs or medications at EC sanctioned competitions? EC’s Equine Medication Control Committee is here to answer your questions on the EC Equine Medication Control program.

EC Calendar of Events

September 2019

Mark your calendars with exclusive EC events and clinics taking place across Canada, as well as some of the top international events from around the world featuring Canadian athletes!

All Over the Map

September 2019

Check out news and updates from provincial and territorial sport organizations from all over the map!

CET Stats

FEI Rankings as of August 31, 2019

Check out where the top 10 Canadian Equestrian Team athletes are sitting in the FEI World Rankings!

Share Your Stories in the EC Insider!

Help us share the amazing stories that we know take place each and every day throughout our unique and wonderful equestrian industry. If you have an uplifting, inspiring or educational story you want to share with the community at large, we encourage you to send your ideas or submissions to communications@equestrian.ca.

Questions? Comments? Jessie Christie, Manager, Communications & Media Relations: jchristie@equinecanada.ca.