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June 24-28, 2008 - Officials

Judges
	Trond Asmyr Trond has been a judge for some 30 years, becoming an FEI ”I” Judge about fifteen years ago. He is living in Oslo, Norway. The judging has brought him around Europe, Asia, Africa and America. The FEI has trusted him many times to judge their Challenge Tour, which includes countries not normally having international shows. Instead of bringing the horses and riders to one showground, the judges travel to the various countries. In addition he judges numerous CDI’s, CDIOs, and CDI-Ws and selections every year (final US selection to WEG 2002, final US selection to WC Final 2005), including the European Championships for Young Riders. Unfortunately, Trond had to give up his own riding some years ago, due to lack of time. Trond is Vice Chairman of the Board of the Norwegian Equestrian Federation and also member of the judges’ committee. When not busy in the equestrian world, he works for Sabra Tours, a local Norwegian tour operator.
	Joanna Crilly EC 'M' Joanna Crilly, Canadian Medium and U.S. “R” judge as well as Level 2 coach began riding lessons in Ghana, West Africa, in 1960. The road to dressage took many turns through polo and flat racing as well as eventing. Joanna finally came to the sport of dressage with keen enthusiasm in 1979 while training riding instructors in Malaysia. Good training was the cornerstone of rehabilitation for all the ex-racehorses that landed in the riding school. Since returning to Canada in 1981, Joanna has pursued her own education in order to benefit the riders she teaches, the horses she trains as well as to obtain her dressage judging license. At present, Joanna co-owns Kars Riding School Inc. near Ottawa where she and business partner, Joan Johnston train riders from beginner to advanced on the school’s group of well trained horses. Joanna has competed on the Ontario Provincial and National circuits up to Prix St. Georges and trained horses and riders to Intermediaire1 as well as judging across Canada, Singapore, Malaysia and Bermuda. Freestyles are a speciality of the Kars riders and Joanna, also a musician, has conducted clinics on this topic in many parts of Canada as well as Bermuda. Joanna Crilly, Joan Johnston and Irene Greenberg are the founders of the Lauren DiIanni Memorial Prize for freestyles, the only Dressage Canada national cash award for freestyle performance.
	Marian Cunningham FEI "I" (PER) As a rider, represented Peru in 1983 Pan American Games and 1984 Olympic Games, having trained in Germany with George Theodorescu and competed in Belgium, Holland, Germany and Italy. As a judge, became FEI “C” in 1996 and “I” in 2004. Judged in Europe, Australia, Central and South America, the Caribbean, as well as Canada and the US. Also licensed by the USEF as an “S” judge. Currently living in Virginia on a farm with horses, dogs and cats.
	Peter Engel Born 25 August 1948, Essen, Germany Professional Career - Riding: Aged 7 - Trained by Fritz Tempelmann. In the following years intensive training in dressage, show jumping and eventing. Competed successfully at national level. 1974 - Qualified trainer and instructor for all equestrian disciplines (assessed by Major Paul Stecken in Munster) Professional Career - Judging: 1974-1980 - Training as a judge for Show Jumping, Dressage and Eventing up to the highest level in Warendorf, Germany; Since 1980 Judging dressage at GP level. Ever since having judged GP, GP Special and GP freestyle at many national and international horse shows; January 2000 International judge (C); May 2003 International judge “I”; Since January 2000- Member of the Ground Jury of many CDI*** events ; 2000-2002 - President of the Ground Jury of the annual FEI World Dressage Challenge (Group V); 2003-2004 - President of the Ground Jury of the annual FEI World Dressage Challenge (Group X); Since 2005 - Ground Jury of the annual FEI World Dressage Challenge (Group VII); 2000-2001 - Member of the Ground Jury at the World Championships of Young Horses in Arnheim/NL and Verden/Germany; Since 1979 - Self-employed owner of a stud and training yard for competition horses, breeder of dressage horses and show jumpers successfully performing up to GP level (see: www.gutshof-engel.de); Since 1978 - Official of Pferdesportverband Rheinland”(Equestrian Federation of Rhineland) , especially engaged in youth matters; Since 1996 - Board member of “Pferdesportverband Rheinland” (Equestrian Federation of Rhineland); Since 2005 - Honorary member of Pferdesportverband Rheinland (Equestrian Federation of Rhineland)
	Lorriane MacDoanld FEI "I" Lorraine is a well known and popular clinician and International judge. She is very involved with Judges Education and strongly contributes to the Officials Committee in Canada. Former FEI competitor and Private Banker, Lorraine continues to ride and train in Terra Cotta, Ontario. Judging highlights include European Young Riders in Rome, Italy and many CDI’s, championships and trials across North America. She has recently given clinics and judged in Costa Rica. Lorraine is a positive judge who always looks for opportunities to reward correct training, harmony with quality risk taking. She has a top down approach to judging and is always looking for the illusive “10”.
	Bernard Maurel Born 09 / 08 / 1953 Languages: French, English, German Riding since the age of 9. Performed in competitions for Dressage, Jumping, Eventing at national level from 1969 to 1983. Participation at numerous students’competitions in Europe. Diploma as Riding Coach in 1972 and Instructor in 1976. Breeder and owner of sport horses competing at the French championships for 5 or 6 years old in jumping, eventing or dressage since 1995. Official international dressage judge since 1989. Judging many international competitions including the Haig then Samsung Competition (from 1983 to 1995), Young Horses World Championships, many Ponies, Juniors, Young Riders and Seniors European Championships, 5 World Cup finals, Olympic Games (Atlanta 1996) and World Championship (Aachen 2006). 7 year further studies leading to a Diploma of Agronomic Engineer; Specialisation as a Rural Engineer of Waters and Forests (specialty: horse breeding); Working for the French Ministry of Agriculture since 1978, as assistant director of National Stud Pompadour then director of National Stud Rosières aux Salines; 1992 – 1995 Deputy Chief executive, National Department for Racing, Stud and Equitation, PARIS; 1995 – 2000 Chief Executive “Institut du Cheval“ Ministry of Agriculture, POMPADOUR; 2000 – 2004 Director of the famous National Stud Le Pin in Normand; Since 2005 Delegate for European projects - international department of the French National Studs.
	Judith Pineault - EC "B" Judith started riding as a child acquiring her first pony at age 12. As a young person, she trained with Captain. F. E. Goldman, Cheshire, England. Captain Goldman coached many successful UK eventing teams. Although as all teenagers do, she found the cross-country phase thrilling, she was always a great dressage enthusiast! Judith was transferred to Canada in 1978 by her employer, a large Canadian staffing company, with subsequent transfers followed to Vancouver, Australia, New Zealand, & South Africa; finally back to Toronto in 1986. In 1989, Judith and husband Pierre resigned their corporate careers, moved to Kingston, started a family business and bought a farm. Judith has been a regular student of Gina Smith since 1995 and for the last 3 years, Andrea Bresee (2007 PAG team), teaches at Peveril Farm weekly. In 1996 Judith started judging via the EC learner judge programme. In 1998 she received her EC recorded judge’s license and is currently an EC B Judge. Judith is actively working towards the requirements for promotion to EC M and hopes to be able to apply within the next two years. Judith is currently a member of the Dressage Canada Board. An active competitor in dressage, two years ago, Judith retired her PSG/I1 horse, King (Zhivago) and started again with a young horse! Bronte (Biolek), made his showing debut last May. During her professional career, Judith developed skills in adult training and development. Today, she likes to combine the satisfaction of training with her passion for dressage. Judith particularly enjoys helping people with ring craft skills, which can dramatically improve their dressage scores!
	Jacques Van Daele FEI "I" (BEL) Jacques started his career as a police commissioner and “Bereiter” at the Cavalry school and later on newslink of the Remount department. He specialised in the training and schooling of young horses. In 1985, Jacques became a national licensed judge in dressage, show jumping and Eventing. Jacques received his FEI Candidate Dressage Judge license in 1998, and became an FEI approved Young Horses Dressage Judge in 2000. Jacques is one of the rare individuals in the world, who has chosen to dedicate himself to both the judge and Steward aspects of the dressage discipline. In 2001 he commenced judging the FEI Dressage Challenge on an annual basis. Jacques became the General Overall Steward for Belgium in 2002, and was appointed by the FEI as FEI General Dressage Steward at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece, and will be the FEI General Dressage Steward for the 2008 Olympic Games in Hong-Kong. Jacques was President of the Belgian Dressage Committee for 4 years and has been responsible since 1990 for the education and training of the Belgian dressage judges, including Young Horses judges. Jacques became a Topsport trainer (Trainer A) in 1996. He holds a bachelor degree in Psychology (specialised in Mental Training). Jacques has been judging CDI P/J/YR, CDI***, CDI-W and FEI European Championships for many years, in many countries and continents.
	Jane Weatherwax Jane Weatherwax is a U.S. Equestrian Federation and Equine Canada ‘S’ judge, as well as an ‘I’ rated judge licensed by the F.E.I She judges extensively throughout the U.S. and Canada, and has judged Continental Championships in both Europe and North America. Most recently, Jane had the honor of judging the 2007 Pan American Games held in Brazil. Traveling the world as the daughter of a career naval officer, she received her foundation in dressage while living in Europe. This proved to be the basis for her vocation. Jane has been an active trainer, instructor and competitor for more than 30 years, and has brought many horses up through the F.E.I. levels. Besides her busy judging schedule, Jane finds time to give several clinics around the U.S., and enjoys working on her lovely garden and vintage home in Petaluma, California.
Stewards
	Diana Dillingham
	Christine Hickman - FEI Steward Christine hails originally from Kenilworth, Warwickshire, England and has been involved with horses for most of her life. She grew up as a active member of the Pony Club and enjoyed hunting with the North Warwickshire. Horses and riding had to take a back seat while she pursued a career in business administration. After coming to Canada in 1967 and then spending three years in Germany , returning to Canada in 1974 she once again became involved but this time as a ‘pony mother’ as both her children were competing. She was also involved with Pony Club and is still a Visiting Commissioner. Christine began her stewarding career over 20 years ago as a general steward but now specializes in Dressage. She is an FEI Dressage Steward, a Dressage Canada Senior Steward and an EC Senior National General Steward. She has officiated in many shows of all levels and has been involved with the CDI’s held in Blainville and Ottawa in recent years. She also part of the Stewarding Team for the 2007 World Cup in Las Vegas. As a member of Dressage Canada Officials she has travelled across Canada conducting Dressage Specific Clinics. Now living in Dunrobin, Ontario she keeps herself busy with 3 horses on her hobby farm, her Yorkshire Terriers and her cats. In her spare time she enjoys gardening both indoors and outdoors.
	Alyette Jacques I live in St-Constant, Quebec, in an old cottage (circa 1818), surrounded by my horse, pony, dog and two cats. I have been involved with horses since childhood (helping my father show his Canadian horses at the fair), and have participated in three-day eventing, fox hunting and dressage events. Enroling in clinics and riding with my instructor led me to become an Equine Canada Steward. I presently work as a receptionist in a large law firm in Montreal, and spend most of my spare time riding my Trakerner mare.
FEI Veterinarian
	Dr. Yves Rossier Professor of equine sports medicine, University of Montreal School of Veterinary Medicine at St-Hyacinthe, Quebec. Clinical specialties and areas of research include lameness diagnosis, advanced imaging and exercise related problems. Since 1993 has officiated as veterinary delegate at numerous FEI events in all three Olympic disciplines as well as driving. Was appointed President of the Veterinary Commission at the 1999 Pan American Games in Winnipeg and the NAYRC in Bromont in 2003. Other appointments include associate member at the Spruce Meadows Masters 2007 and Foreign Veterinary delegate at the NARYC in Chicago. Presently chair of the Equine Canada Medication Control Committee and Contact FEI veterinarian for Canada.
Medic
	Barry Clarke Event Medics Medical Response was started in 1999 by Barry Clark who was approached while he was involved with Northern Lights Academy riding facility in Perth, Ontario by the Eastern Ontario Trillium Hunter Jumper circuit to be the onsite medical care for their horse shows. He has been doing this for 6 years now and has added both the local Ottawa Valley Primary Schooling Circuit and the Capital Classic Show Jumping Tournament to their list of annual events. Barry Clark owner operator of Event Medics has 20 years of pre hospital emergency medical experience, where he started as a Canadian Forces regular army medic to service in 1994-1995 as a International Red Cross delegate during the Rwandan Genocide crisis. Barry is also currently employed full time by the city of Ottawa as a Paramedic. Barry and his staff are all qualified licensed Paramedics with plenty of experience and are able to respond to any foreseeable emergency. Event Medics provide a treatment tent and ATV for fast response to the ring and are fully equipped for any life threatening emergency. Whether you require a bandaid,Tylenol or just advice,Event Medics staff can accommodate you and your spectators at any sized event. Event Medics can also arrange for first aid and CPR classes and recertification, feel free to stop by and chat with the Event Medics staff at any time during the show.