-- FEI press release
The FEI has created a dedicated Working Group tasked with developing a comprehensive strategic Action Plan for Dressage, aimed at establishing a clear vision, realigning objectives, and creating actionable plans to enhance Dressage at all levels.
Comprised of leading figures in the Discipline, the group brings together a wealth of expertise to address challenges and opportunities facing the sport today.
The Working Group which will be Chaired by George Williams (USA), former President of the United States Dressage Federation, US Equestrian Dressage Youth Coach and High Performance & Pathway Development Advisor, will also include the following key figures from across the Dressage community:
- Monica Theodorescu (GER), an Olympic, World, and European champion, has had a remarkable career both in and out of the arena. She was part of gold medal-winning teams at the Olympic Games and the FEI World Equestrian Games™, claimed victory at the 1993 and 1994 FEI Dressage World Cup™ Finals, and secured the European Championship title in 1993. She also made history as the first woman appointed as German National Dressage Coach. She is an FEI Dressage Committee Member.
- Raphael Saleh (FRA), President of the Dressage Ground Jury for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and a Level 4 Judge.
- Gareth Hughes (GBR), renowned British Dressage rider with more than 60 national and international titles to his name.
- Kyra Kyrklund (FIN) a six-time Olympian and former FEI Dressage World Cup™ champion, is the former President and now Vice-President of the International Dressage Riders Club (IDRC). She has also served as national trainer for Finland, Sweden, and Portugal.
- Klaus Roeser (GER), Chairman of the German National Federation Dressage Committee, Board Member (Athlete Representative) of the European Equestrian Federation (EEF) and Secretary General of the IDRC.
- Lise Berg (DEN), DVM PhD. Associate Professor at University of Copenhagen's Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences.
Photo © Astrid Appels
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