At the turn of the year the International Dressage Riders Club (IDRC), version 2.0, announced its short-term plans for 2022 and long-term vision to increase the voice of the riders in the governance of the FEI.
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German Core:
German Olympian and world nr 1, Isabell Werth, has been elected president of the club, succeeding Kyra Kyrklund who took on the position in 2010. Kyrklund will stay on as vice-president.
German DOKR selection committee member Klaus Roeser has been elected secretary-general, succeeding Wayne Channon, who resigned two years ago but remained on post ad interim until a successor was found.
German Grand Prix rider Michael Klimke has been elected treasurer.
New Board Members:
There has also been a rotation of sitting board members.
Remaining on the board are Spanish Beatriz Ferrer-Salat, who is the FEI Dressage Committee Athletes’ Representative, as well as Catherine Haddad (USA).