Margaret McIver
Margaret McIver (born 7 August 1933)[1] is a former Australian equestrian, dressage coach and judge.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Australia |
| Born | 7 August 1933 Gordon, Victoria, Australia |
| Sport | |
| Country | Australia |
| Sport | Equestrian |
| Event(s) | Dressage |
McIver was the first Australian to represent her country in dressage when she competed at the Los Angeles 1984 Olympics in the individual event.[2] Riding C.K., she finished in 42nd place.[3] Her horse was named after his breeder, Colin Kelly, who in 1949 won the first dressage event held in Victoria.[4]
In May 2007 McIver was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Ballarat in recognition of her contribution to dressage in Australia as an Olympic competitor, and dressage coach and judge.[2]
She is an honorary life member of Equestrian Australia.[5]
References
- "Margaret McIver, Olympic Equestrian / Dressage | Australia". International Olympic Committee. 15 June 2016. Retrieved 12 January 2020.
- "Honorary doctorate to McIver". The Courier. 7 May 2007. Retrieved 12 January 2020.
- "Margaret McIver Bio, Stats, and Results | Olympics at Sports-Reference.com". 21 July 2017. Archived from the original on 21 July 2017. Retrieved 12 January 2020.
- "Colin Kelly inducted into EA Hall of Fame". www.equestrian.org.au. Retrieved 12 January 2020.
- "Honorary Life Members". www.equestrian.org.au. Retrieved 12 January 2020.
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