PRESS RELEASE
The International Dressage Officials Club and the FEI Para Officials have now unanimously decided to work together to create the best conditions for all officials. IDOC has created a working group for Para Officials, led by FEI Para Dressage Judge General Marco Orsini, PD 5*, GER., who will also attend the IDOC Board Meetings.
The other members of the working group are:
Elke Ebert (GER) - - Judge: 5* Dressage and 5* Para Dressage
Carlos Lopes (POR) - - Judge: 4* Dressage and 5* Para Dressage
Kristi Wysocki (USA) - - Judge: 4* Dressage and 5* Para Dressage
Joelle Beier (LUX) - - Steward: L2 Dressage and L2 Para Dressage
Hans Christian Matthiesen, DEN, IDOC President: “It has been a long-standing wish to include the Para Officials in our club. I think it is important that we officials work in the same direction and under common flag to create the best conditions for the many hardworking officials. I hope that with the inclusion of the Para Officials, the International Dressage Officials Club will affirm its strong position as one of the most important stakeholder clubs within the FEI family. Over the years IDOC has proven to be a reliable and strong representative club for all Dressage Officials – and now with even stronger bonds to Para Dressage.”
Marco Orsini, GER, 5* Para Dressage Judge: “Many judges and stewards already hold qualifications both in Dressage and Para Dressage. Dressage and Para Dressage actually share the same basics and face the same challenges when it comes to education and officiating opportunities. In a way it was a logical step that the Para Officials would ask IDOC for cooperation and support. With IDOC it will surely be possible to align with Dressage more easily and efficiently. I am happy that the IDOC Board and GA have welcomed us so kindly and I am really looking forward to a fruitful cooperation.”