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Canadian Driving Team Named for World Singles Driving Championship

June 30, 2006

Ottawa, ON --- Competitions Chair Gaye McLennan is pleased to announce the selection for the Canadian Equestrian Team that will represent Driving at the 2006 World Singles Championship in Pratoni del Vivaro, Italy, September 21 - 24, 2006

"This is a strong Team with extensive international experience in Europe in recent competitions with impressive finishes and in previous world championships," said McLennan.

Named to the team are: Kirsten Brunner of Hillsburg, ON; Carole Dailley of Cambridge, ON; and Courtney MacGillivray of Limehouse, ON. Each of the team members qualified by driving the prescribed requirements at one or more of the selection trial qualifying events in Canada, the United States or Europe.

Unlike the three Olympic Disciplines (Jumping, Eventing and Dressage), the other FEI Disciplines (Driving, Endurance, Reining and Vaulting) do not have access to Sport Canada funding for international competition. Each Discipline is very much on its own to raise the money to send their horses to World Championships and other related costs, such as shipping carriages, harness and care supplies as well as transporting the riders/drivers and grooms.

This year Drive Canada has embarked upon a Sponsor Recognition Program, and with the cooperation of Equine Canada is able to offer income tax receipts. Various levels of support include official, high quality team clothing and heart-felt appreciation from Canada's best drivers at the opportunity to represent our country at the World Championship. Contact Drive Canada or Equine Canada for more info.

Drive Canada will be transmitting daily bulletins from the Championship, including recognition of Team Sponsors.

About Drive Canada

Drive Canada is the national sport organization for driving in Canada and is a member of Equine Canada family of Disciplines, and provides support and guidance for all recreational and competitive (Combined, Pleasure and Draft) driving activities from the grass roots to the international level. Through continuing education and ongoing development, Drive Canada is responsible for the training and licensing of Coaches and licensed Officials; sanctioned competitions; the rules; and qualifying criteria for the international team. Drive Canada is governed by a board of directors elected by the membership. For more information regarding Drive Canada programs and activities, visit www.drivecanada.org

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