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For Immediate Release     August 24, 2006
Contact: Jessie Christie    e-mail: jchristie@equinecanada.ca
Communications Coordinator, Equine Canada
Tel: (613) 248-3433 ext. 133

The Canadian Equestrian Team at the 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games:


‘Daily Diary’ with CET Chef De Mission Mike Gallagher Now Available Online!

Aachen, Germany -- Want a ‘behind the scenes’ look of the Canadian Equestrian Teams’ experience at the 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG)?

Now available on the CET (www.canadianequestrianteam.ca) and Equine Canada (www.equinecanada.ca) websites is a ‘Daily Diary’ from Mike Gallagher, Canada’s Chef De Mission at the WEG. Visit either website daily until September 3 for Gallagher’s witty, entertaining diary of the CET’s adventures in Aachen.

Held every four years, the 2006 edition of the World Equestrian Games, which kicked off August 21 and runs straight through to September 3, features 800 competitors from seven different disciplines vying for the title of World Champion. An anticipated 500,000 visitors are expected to attend the Games. For full schedule, results and information, please visit the World Equestrian Games website, www.aachen2006.de.

For more news and information on Canada’s WEG Teams, please visit www.canadianequestrianteam.ca.

About Equine Canada

Equine Canada is a member-based association that represents, promotes and services Canada's equine community and industry. Its core areas of activity involve sport, equine health and welfare, education and safety, governance and marketing, representation and communication. Equine Canada is recognized by Sport Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, the International Equestrian Federation (FEI), the Canadian Olympic Committee and Canadian Coaching Association of Canada as the national organization representing equestrian sport and equine interests in Canada. For more information about Equine Canada, please visit www.equinecanada.ca.