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Canada’s First FEI Reining Stewards Clinic a Success

July 23, 2007

Ottawa, Ontario --- History was made July 13-15 in Meaford, ON, when Y Not Farms and Equestrian Centre hosted Canada’s first ever FEI Reining Steward clinic.

Eric Straus, the FEI Steward General for Reining, was the course director for the clinic, which was held in conjunction with the CRI 2* Reining competition at Y NOT Farms and Equestrian Centre.

A highly sought official, Straus is an FEI Chief Steward in the disciplines of Reining and Jumping, and was appointed the esteemed position of FEI Reining Steward General. In addition, Straus currently holds his Registered Category 1 Steward, Registered Jumper Judge, Recorded Hunter Judge and Recorded Hunter Seat Equitation Judge with the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF).

The clinic provided a valuable opportunity for the eight aspiring FEI Reining Stewards to gain an improved understanding of the FEI reining rules, as well as the role and responsibilities of Reining Stewards at the International level.

“Stewarding is a vital component to the development of the Reining sport at the International level, and Canada was very fortunate to have had such an experienced presenter at this course,” noted Sandra Sillcox, who is currently the only FEI Reining Steward in Canada.

The need for qualified FEI reining stewards will continue to increase in North America as the number of FEI Reining events increase. To meet this demand, it is anticipated that further FEI Stewarding courses will be offered at different locations in Canada. Please check the Reining Canada website (www.reiningcanada.com) or the Equine Canada website (www.equinecanada.ca) regularly for future course dates.

About Reining

Recently accepted as the first western discipline by the FEI, reining is quickly gaining popularity throughout the world. A judged event designed to show the athletic ability of a ranch type horse in the confines of a show arena, competitors are required to run one of ten approved patterns. Each pattern includes small, slow circles, large fast circles, flying lead changes, roll-backs, 360 degree spins done in place, and exciting sliding stops that are the hallmark of the reining horse. For more information, please visit www.reiningcanada.com

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