Interested in becoming an EC Official?

EC certifies the following general types of officials:

  • Course Designers
  • Equine Medication Control Technicians
  • Judges
  • Stewards
  • Technical Delegates
  • Para-Equestrian Classifiers
  • Veterinarians

The application process to become an EC official varies by type of official and discipline. Further down on this page you will find discipline specific information, including requirements, maintenance and certification.

The first step to become an EC Official is the same for everyone: complete the Officials Program Status Application (linked below).

Start your officials career today!

Officials Program Status Application

Accreditation and Maintenance Requirements

National Officials Committee

The National Officials Committee is the committee of Equestrian Canada responsible for providing strategic guidance and
counsel to EC management concerning officials programming in Canada.

Heather Findlay 

Chair | Steward: Senior General, Senior Dressage, FEI Level 3 Jumping Steward | NB

Lisa Osachoff 

Judge: Senior Jumper Judge, Senior Hunter Judge, FEI Level 3 Jumping Judge | MB

Susan Adey Bagg

Steward: Senior National General, Senior Dressage, FEI Level 3 Jumping Steward | MB

Danielle Semel

Technical Delegate: EC Eventing TD level 1 | NS

Anne Welch

Steward: Senior General, Senior Dressage, FEI Level 2 Dressage Steward | ON

Brenda Minor

FEI Level 3 Dressage Judge | ON

Evelyn Frisque

EC Senior Hunter Jumper Judge, FEI Level 1 Course Designer | ON

Rachel Huebert

EC Staff | ON