STUDENT RIDERS ON THEIR WAY TO SWITZERLAND

ON April 19-22nd, a team of 3 Ontario University Students will travel to Zurich, Switzerland to compete in Dressage & Show Jumping as part of the
International University Student Federation(AIEC)

Riders are Alexandra Douglas of Tottenham, Elizabeth Hawley of Caledon and  Jessica Spindler of Toronto. Chef d’Equipe  & Coach MH Lessard  will accompany the team.

“ This is a fantastic opportunity for young riders to compete oversees and to gain experience in the sport. We have started our training sessions and will be working hard to reach our personal & team goals”

We thank Caylee Villett, National Responsible of the Canadian Universities Equestrian Team, Becky Steer Training Coordinator and /Hockley Highlands International/Roots Equestrian and Equestrian Factory Outlet of Rosemont for helping us make this trip possible.

Mission and Philosophy of AIEC
"The purpose of AIEC is to support, to develop and to coordinate the international university equestrian sports, to develop and improve the cooperation and understanding between the national associations of university equestrian sports, the international understanding, and to make known the idea of university equestrian sport and to help gain the necessary recognition on regional, national, and international levels.
AIEC is based on the principles of equality and recognition of each other between the member associations with no consideration for race, colour and political opinion. The members agree that their riders will compete without prejudice against all riders of other members in all competitions to which they are sent."

 One world, one sport, many friends
Founded in 1984 in Saumur, France, AIEC quickly became a world-wide association regrouping members from all 5 continents. Since its registration as a non-profit association in 1988, thousands of international student riders have enjoyed the unique experiences from many AIEC-organised student riding competitions throughout the world, and many friendships have been growing from it ever since.

For more information,
Please contact MH Lessard equus3d@ican.net

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