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Lexington, KY (April 18, 2015) The Pan-American Equestrian Confederation (PAEC) is pleased to announce the election and appointment of Eric L. Straus (USA) as Secretary General. Mr. Straus brings more than 45 years of equestrian experience with significant international and national achievements coupled with his proven business expertise.

Mr. Straus served as the Secretary General of the United States Equestrian Federation when it was known as the American Horse Shows Association (AHSA), as Chief Executive Officer of the Washington International Horse Show and most recently as Senior Vice President of HITS, Inc. which hosted the 2015 Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup in Ocala, Florida. Mr. Straus has a multi-discipline background which includes: Show Jumping, Eventing, Dressage and Reining. He is a Level Three FEI Steward in Jumping and Reining, has served as Chief Steward at three World Equestrian Games and is an active FEI Course Director for Reining Stewards.

 

"The appointment of Mr. Straus speaks to the growth of PAEC as we prepare for the 2015 Pan-American Games in Toronto and for continuing the development of equestrian sport in the Americas and the Caribbean," said Carmen Barrera (ESA), President of PAEC.

 

The Pan-American Equestrian Confederation, whose initials are PAEC, is a not-for-profit organization recognized by the FEI and is a member of the Pan-American Sports Organization (PASO). PAEC is composed of the National Equestrian Federations of the American continents and is headquartered in Lexington, KY.

 

"Improving general horsemanship

knowledge is desperately needed

in China." Eric Staus

 

 

March 12, 2013, Boston, Massachusetts — Sai Ma Sports Co-Founders and Managing Directors, Emmett F. Ryan and Stephen P. Columbia, are pleased to announce the appointment of Eric L. Straus, a leader in international equestrian sport and current President of Equine Sport Group, as Managing Director. Equine Sport Group provides equine counsel and assistance to a number of international clients with emphasis on China.

Mr. Pang, owner of Corich Saddlery

 

 

Mr. Peili Pang, Shanghai is the owner of Corich Saddlery, China's leading equestrian retailer. Mr. Pang recently visited the United States for the first time.
Equine Sport Group welcomed Mr. Pang and looks forward to our continuing relationship.

The Chronicle of the Horse The Luckiest Man Alive

 

 

By Mollie Bailey
April 14, 2012

After meeting George Morris (center) at the 2008 Olympic Games, Yang Fujun (left) travelled to the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival along with his boss Wang "Michelle" Qiang.

 

“Eric is an extremely bright, energetic, and detail oriented manager. He also has strong interpersonal skills, and manages people well. He would be an asset with any organization.” 

 

"I had the privilege of working with Eric Straus for a number of years. He possesses a strong, pragmatic business sense and is an effective leader and manager of employees. He is also fully capable of succeeding, and succeeding at a high level, in many different areas. Experience, proven results and leadership: these are qualities that define Eric L. Straus."