Driving has joined the Equine Canada Sport Council as a discipline committee.
Drive Canada, formerly a National Association, joins Sport Council as a discipline committee similar to Jump Canada, Dressage Canada, Endurance Canada, Canadian Eventing Committee, Canadian Reining Committee, Vault Canada and Para-Equestrian Canada.
An interim transition plan, approved by Sport Council on June 13, 2010, is now in effect until completion of the election process over the next two years.
"I am excited that we have finally become a committee in Equine Canada. With this move, we are hoping to take full advantage of the benefits Equine Canada can offer our committee and sport," said Bill MacGillivray, President of Drive Canada.
The 2010 election for representatives will take place in each of the six regions this summer.
Each region will have one representative for every 50 Equine Canada Driving affiliate members.