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July/August 2017, Volume 13, Issue 7

Dear Readers,

As chef d’équipe, I will start by saying that I really enjoyed having the groups from the East and the West come together at a championship event. It was important to me that we felt national pride as a cohesive Canadian team, and a lot of the kids had not had the opportunity to get to know each other prior to this event. They were a little tentative at the beginning, and you really saw their comradery build throughout the week. They all became good friends and were respectful of what the others had worked on and achieved in order to be there that week. That was enjoyable to watch and very gratifying. It was also a great decision to have the FEI Children’s division added to the Championships this year, giving us one more opportunity to field a team and expose our developing riders to a championship event.

These Championships represent the best result that Canada has ever had, earning two team and five individual medals, including a clean sweep of the individual

medal podium in the Young Riders’ division. I believe team spirit was the key to our success. We had quite a few team meetings, and I tried to speak to a different theme each time as well as share my own experience as a Canadian Equestrian Team member. Not just the good parts, but also when you had to pull yourself out of a hole. Being able to overcome that element of the sport is what makes you strong and makes you appreciate the good times.

By sharing my own experiences, I wanted to encourage these developing athletes, and let them know that they are not alone. We have all experienced the feelings they were going through at these Championships, and that is an important point to remember. Don’t think for a minute that Eric Lamaze steps into the ring for a big class and never has butterflies, for example. I really tried to relate it to how a rider feels when they’re competing as a member of a team. I’ve been on teams where spirit is lacking and I’ve also been on teams where, on paper, we weren’t expected to do anything but we pulled together, pulled up our socks, and surprised everyone. I think sharing my own experiences was an important part of my role, and I also asked the kids to speak up if they had a question, and let them know it was important to have open communication with everyone. I think that was very beneficial in creating a strong bond amongst our team.

One thing I talked about early on was to have everyone out there and to be behind each other. They were really engaged and watching and helping. Even Mary (Jones), who suffered the disappointment of not being able to compete when her horse was hurt, was there helping when it couldn’t have been easy for her. The fact that she did that made her just as important to the

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THE WARM-UP RINGGUEST LETTER FROM THE CHAIR

The Official News of the Jumping Committee

IN THIS ISSUE

Eight New Directors Elected to the Equestrian Canada Board of Directors

Young Guns! Profiling Mary Jones

Canada Dominates 2017 North American Children, Junior and Young

Rider Championships

Canadian Show Jumping Team Named for CSIO5* Gijon

Canadian Show Jumping Team Named for CSIO 3* Samorin, Slovakia

Canadian Team Announced for Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ BMO Nations’ Cup

New Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping North America Member Events

Announced

Canadian Success Stories

Longines World Rider Rankings

Acknowledgments

We are proud to feature Beth Underhill, Canadian Show Jumping Team chef d’équipe for the 2017 North American Children, Junior and Young Rider Championships, as this issue’s special guest contributor.

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team, and that’s what it is all about. We are so fortunate to have these opportunities to represent our country, and how you behave when things don’t go your way says a lot about who you are as a person and as a team member. I was really impressed. (Editor’s Note – see our Young Guns! feature in this issue for more on Mary Jones.)

It may seem like a small detail, but I was pleased that we had all of our clothing and apparel organized this year. The kids looked outstanding, and it made such a difference! We were so well-turned out, and the kids were so proud of their clothing and so excited to receive it. It put everyone into a nationalistic state of mind as proud Canadians. We have Equiline and Grant Production Testing Services, who generously covered the cost of the clothing, to thank for that. Jackets, windbreakers, custom-made Equiline jackets with beautiful emblems, beautiful new show shirts and t-shirts; we were the cat’s meow! We received a lot of compliments, and even had Americans coming up and saying they loved the Canadian Team clothing. We also had new bonnets, coolers, and saddle pads for the horses as well as SSG Gloves for the riders. It really set the tone for the week. We looked the part!

David Ballard was our assistant chef d’équipe and, between us, we really focused on staying involved and present. Even though the riders had their own personal coaches, we were there to watch the warm-up ring, for example, and that helped the riders feel like they were supported and part of something bigger. We had a great team behind the scenes as well; the grooms were amazing and the support staff from Equestrian Canada were great cheerleaders. The families were all there supporting their riders, and David spent a lot of time with them, helping to make the experience enjoyable for everyone. We had a strong group of Canadians at the event, and that made everyone feel patriotic and excited to do their best. The pride in competing for our country was palpable.

As Canadians, we are known for our politeness and our kindness, and all the young athletes demonstrated those qualities. As a chef, you could not have asked for a better group of kids to represent their country. They realized how important this event was, and how much it took for them to get there. They rose to the occasion, and I was absolutely thrilled!

Beth Underhill Canadian Show Jumping Team chef d’équipe 2017 North American Children, Junior and Young Rider Championships

EIGHT NEW DIRECTORS ELECTED TO THE EQUESTRIAN CANADA BOARD OF DIRECTORSThe Equestrian Canada (EC) Nominating Committee has announced the Board of Directors candidate election results and the eight new Directors who have been elected to the 2017 EC Board.

During the call for EC Board candidates, a total of 33 qualified applications provided a nomination package by close of the nomination period on June 1, 2017. Following an in-depth review of all candidates, the EC Nominating Committee unanimously agreed to put forward ballot nominations for 11 individuals. The EC Voting Members were invited to cast their ballots between July 31 and August 3, 2017, to determine the successful candidates.

“On behalf of EC, I am pleased to welcome the new Directors to the EC Board,” said Peggy Hambly, EC President. “It is exciting to see EC’s new governance model at work, ensuring that the voting structure is effective and equitable, and that board candidates are elected based on the relevant skills, knowledge and experience to lead EC to be a world-class equestrian organization.”

For more information on the EC Board of Directors, visit www.equestrian.ca/about/governance/board. For questions or comments concerning the 2017 EC Board, please contact Peggy Hambly, President – Equestrian Canada, president@equestrian.ca.

The full results of the board candidate election are as follows: Name Hometown Points ResultLaura Balisky Langley, BC 9 Craig Collins Loretto, ON 84 ELECTEDCharles Cue Aylesford, NS 126 ELECTEDWilla Gauthier Erin, ON 80 Peggy Hambly Guelph, ON 87 ELECTEDMeg Krueger Mississauga, ON 123 ELECTEDRupert May Langley, BC 109 ELECTEDRobert Mitchell Vancouver, BC 96 ELECTEDCarla Robin Langley, BC 90 ELECTEDNatasha Skupsky Toronto, ON 73 Chris Sorensen Caledon, ON 95 ELECTED

The following returning Directors will round out the 2017 EC Board:Jorge Bernhard - ONDominique Chagnon – QCLisa Lazarus – QCDoug Orr – AB

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YOUNG GUNS! PROFILING MARY JONESBy Emily Riden

The first time that Mark Laskin watched Mary Jones ride, the now 15-year-old was decked out in neon orange breeches and a baby blue show shirt, and she and her then eight-year-old gelding Cartoon delivered what Jones describes as a “sketchy round.”

Laskin was able to look past Jones’s bright colour preferences and saw talent and potential in her as well as in her mount, Cartoon. Three years later, her trainer’s intuition has been proven correct, as Jones has now established herself as a strong up-and-coming rider to watch, accumulating numerous top results aboard Cartoon.

In 2016, Jones was named the Xerox Junior Rider of the Year after accumulating the most points of any junior athlete in 1.40m competition at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, AB. In June of this year, she represented Canada for the first time as part of the Canadian team contesting the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) sanctioned Junior team event, held during the CSIO4* Odlum Brown BC Open tournament at Thunderbird Show Park in Langley, BC. In July, Jones and Cartoon were named to the Junior team for the North American Junior and Young Rider Championships (NAJYRC) held July 18-23 in Saugerties, NY (sadly, the pair were unable to compete).

It’s an impressive list of accomplishments for a 15-year-old, but Jones is just getting started.

From the Ground UpPrior to meeting Laskin and beginning to train with him and Brian Morton at their Equimark Inc. stables in Langley, BC, Jones had five years of riding experience under her belt, and had started to build a love for competition and a sense of tenaciousness, both thanks to some stubborn ponies.

“I started riding when I was five,” said Jones of Vancouver, BC. “It was kind of a fun thing to do for the summer at a farm called Maynard Pony Meadows. They had a badge program, and it was a lot more fun than doing something like Girl Scouts. I’m not really one to be conformed into being told what to do all day; it was something that I could be independent in, and I always loved being around animals.

“I leased my first pony when I was about six, which was exciting because I got to ride on my own instead of being supervised once a week,” continued Jones. “It was a little Shetland pony that, after every jump, would just stop and duck its head down. I fell off every day for about a year.”

From there, Jones began competing in the short stirrup hunter divisions aboard a new pony, this one with a penchant for refusing before the fence.

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Riding in the anchor position for Team Canada, Mary Jones jumped clear with Cartoon in the opening round of the FEI Junior Team event at CSIO4* Odlum Brown BC Open in Langley, BC.

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“I fell off him a lot, too,” laughed Jones. “They’re ponies. It happens to everyone, and I still loved it.”

Before long, Jones grew tired of the subjectivity of competing in the hunter divisions and, compelled by her naturally competitive spirit, turned to show jumping.

“I got this speedy little horse named Cocoa,” said Jones. “That’s what really, really made me fall in love with the sport. I loved going fast and being competitive. It was awesome.”

Jones’s parents knew there was no turning back and travelled with their then ten-year-old daughter to Europe to purchase a show jumping prospect. There, she met and fell in love with Cartoon, the now 11-year-old bay Hanoverian gelding (Carinjo x Lacapo).

“He wasn’t necessarily the fanciest or most expensive horse that I tried, but there was something in my heart that knew that he was the horse that I was really going to get along with, and that he was the one for me,” Jones said.

Returning home to Canada, Jones and Cartoon began showing in the 1.10m and 1.15m jumper divisions. Laskin first watched the pair not long after when they were competing in the Gateway Series at Thunderbird Show Park.

“Cartoon’s got kind of a funky jumping style, and the reason that he can jump the way he does isn’t because he’s got classic form or traditional talent,” said Jones. “It’s because he’s got the heart to try to do everything. It’s more in his brain and his willingness to go out and do it. He’s the kind of horse that you could trust your life with, and you know that he would risk his to save yours. He’s got a heart of gold.

“Mark must have seen something in the way that Cartoon was jumping or something in the way I was riding,” Jones said of Laskin, who has been chef d’équipe of the Canadian Show Jumping Team since 2012. “We started talking, and he’s now completely transformed me into the rider that I am today.”

“Mary has an immense amount of natural ability,” said Laskin. “With her strong work ethic, her desire to improve, her fearlessness in the ring, and her calmness under pressure, she has all of the attributes to go as far as she wants in our sport.”

Galloping AheadFor Jones, going as far as she wants means going all the way and representing Canada on the international stage. For now, however, Jones is enjoying getting her first taste of team competition.

“Being on the team at Thunderbird was so cool,” said Jones of her experience competing in the FEI Junior Team event. “I’ve never experienced that part of the sport where you’re not just being competitive against everyone else, but actually cheering on people that are in the same class with you.

“I knew of the other girls on the team, but I had never really met any of them before that,” continued Jones. “All of us are friends now, and I think that we’ll all be friends for the rest of our careers. We’ll probably see each other on other teams. We’ll probably all progress at a similar rate and end up at the same place. It’s cool starting to build those relationships now.”

Competing alongside teammates Megan Champoux, Cassie Gorsline, and Jenna Lee Gottschlich, Jones experienced her first team victory for Canada. Riding in the anchor position, Jones jumped clear in the first round but, thanks to clear performances by Champoux and Gottschlich in the second round, Jones did not need to jump in the second round, as Canada’s victory had been secured.

“That was definitely a highlight of my riding career so far,” said Jones. “Going around in the victory gallop with everyone was such a neat experience. The four of us representing the team all cantered as a group instead of it being a victory gallop where you go one by one.”

With her riding ability, strong work ethic, and a great support team around her, that victory gallop at Thunderbird isn’t likely to be Jones’s last.

“I hope to follow in the footsteps of Mark and Brian and compete at a high level for Canada, and I hope to gain the respect of the riding community in order to earn the opportunities to compete on really top level horses,” said Jones of her long-term goals.

Jones concluded, “I have to say thanks to my mom and dad for making all of the sacrifices that they have to support me in the sport. And, of course, to Mark and Brian for having the vision to look past my funky outfit and untraditional form and making us what we are today!” Megan Champoux (left) and Mary Jones prepare for the victory gallop following Canada’s win in

the FEI Junior Team event at CSIO4* Langley, BC.

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CANADA DOMINATES 2017 NORTH AMERICAN CHILDREN, JUNIOR AND YOUNG RIDER CHAMPIONSHIPS

The 2017 Adequan/FEI North American Children, Junior and Young Rider Championships (NAJYRC) held in Saugerties, NY, was one the most successful to date for Canada. By the close of competition on Sunday, July 23, Canada’s up-and-coming show jumping stars had earned an impressive total of two team and five individual medals.

Canadians Claim Young Rider Gold, Silver, and Bronze MedalsIn the Young Rider Team competition, Canadian teammates Veronica Bot of Burlington, ON, Julia Madigan of Vancouver, BC, Jennifer Mattell of Milton, ON, and Alexanne Thibault of Boucherville, QC, claimed the team silver medal.

The team, led by chef d’équipe Beth Underhill, finished on a combined score of 24 faults over two rounds on Friday, July 21. The gold medal went to the combined team of U.S. Zones 2, 5, and 7 with a score of 12 faults while the U.S. Zone 10 team took bronze with 84 faults.

Two days later in the Young Rider Individual Final, Madigan, Thibault, and Bot made a clean sweep of the podium. In her inaugural NAJYRC appearance, Madigan, 21, captured the individual gold medal riding Farfelu du Printemps, a 12-year-old Belgian Warmblood gelding (Action Breaker x Darco) owned by John Madigan. Following the first three phases of individual competition, Madigan carried a cumulative score of 8.66 into the two-round Individual Final on Sunday, July 23. She and Farfelu du Printemps then delivered a fault-free first round performance and dropped just one rail in the second round to claim the gold with a final overall score of 12.66.

The individual silver medal was awarded to Thibault, 19, who was also making her NAJYRC debut. Thibault and her mount Chacco Prime, a nine-year-old Hanoverian gelding (Chacco Blue x Le Primeur), kicked off the Young Rider Championships with a win in the first individual qualifier held on July 20. They then picked up 12 faults in the team competition, but lowered only one rail during the two-round Individual Final to finish on a score of 16 faults.

Riding Cool Down 3, a ten-year-old Hanoverian gelding (Chacco Blue x Lysander) owned by AEI Corp., Bot came into the Individual Final carrying a score of 12.10 faults. Like Madigan and Thibault, Bot, 21, incurred four faults to finish with a final overall score of 16.10 and make it a clean sweep of the podium for Canada!

Mattell also enjoyed a strong finish, placing eighth overall in the final standings with scores of eight and clear in the Individual Final riding Cherokee ET, a ten-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding (Cardento x Creool) owned by Joe Mettell.

Alexanne Thibault and Chacco Prime topped the opening phase of competition before going on to win the Young Rider individual silver medal.

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From left to right: Jennifer Mattell of Milton, ON, Alexanne Thibault of Boucherville, QC, Veronica Bot of Burlington, ON, and Julia Madigan of Vancouver, BC, claimed the Young Rider team silver medal.

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Cassie Gorsline Finishes Second in Junior Farewell CompetitionCassie Gorsline of Okotoks, AB, Jenna Lee Gottschlich of Edmonton, AB, Mary Jones of Vancouver, BC, and Lexi Ray of Campbellville, ON, riding Acita 4 were named to the Canadian Junior Team. Concerned for her horse’s soundness, Jones elected to withdrawal Cartoon from competition. Despite being a three-man team with no drop score for the team competition, Gorsline, Gottschlich, and Ray went on to deliver solid performances for Canada throughout the week, with Gorsline finishing second in the Junior Farewell Competition.

Following the first two days of individual qualifiers, the top 25 athletes were invited to move on to the Junior Individual Final on Saturday, July 23, with all remaining athletes invited to participate in the Farewell Competition, consisting of one round followed by a jump-off. Riding Siempre Salsa, a 13-year-old Hanoverian mare (Stolzenberg x Sacramento Son) owned by her mother, Canadian Olympian Lisa Carlsen, Gorsline, 15, advanced to the jump-off where her clear effort in a time of 38.85 seconds made her the runner-up behind Tali Dejong of the U.S. who crossed the timers in 37.68 seconds riding Amadeus. With four faults in the opening round, Gottschlich, 14, finished in fourth riding Casper, her ten-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding.

In the Junior Individual Final, Ray posted scores of four and zero riding Acita 4, a ten-year-old Holsteiner mare owned by herself, Tracy Ray and Robert Ray, to place eighth overall in the final standings.

Julia Madigan and Farfelu du Printemps, the Young Rider Individual gold medalists.

Cassie Gorsline and Siempre Salsa finished second in the Junior Farewell competition.

Carly Stevens, Kyara Semrau, Anya Bereznicki, and Kieley McQuaker claimed the team silver medal in the Children’s division.

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Children’s Team Clinches SilverAnya Bereznicki, Kieley McQuaker of Schomberg, ON, Kyara Semrau, and Carly Stevens of Foothills, AB, were team silver medalists in the inaugural Children’s division, open to riders aged 12-14, which made its debut at this year’s NAJYRC. Team Canada’s youngest representatives finished on a total of nine faults to take the silver. U.S. Zone 10 won gold with a total of eight faults while Mexico earned the bronze medal with 20 faults.

Bereznicki, 13, of Calgary, AB, was one of only three athletes to deliver double-clear performances in the team competition, which positioned her to ultimately claim the individual silver medal. Paired with Diazella, her nine-year-old Holsteiner mare (Diamant de Semilly x Candillo), Bereznicki’s only rail over five rounds of competition came during the opening round of the Individual Final. With a clear performance in the second round, Bereznicki earned the individual silver medal on a total score of four faults.

Joining Bereznicki on the individual medal podium was bronze medalist Semrau of Foothills, AB. The 14-year-old headed into the Individual Final carrying a score of five faults from the first three rounds of competition aboard Wings Sublieme, a 14-year-old Dutch Warmblood mare (Oklund x Voltaire) owned by Stone Ridge Farms LLC. She would add nothing more to her final total after being one of only three horse-rider combinations to lay down back-to-back clear rounds in the Individual Final.

In addition to the four team members, Megan Schlosser of Okotoks, AB, also represented Canada as an individual. Following five rounds of competition, Schlosser finished ninth overall in the individual standings riding Cassina St. Kriru Z while Stevens rounded out the top ten.

Full results and additional information on the NAJYRC can be found online at www.youngriders.org.

Anya Bereznicki of Calgary, AB, won the Children’s individual silver medal riding Diazella. Canadian Team chef d’équipe Beth Underhill.

Anya Bereznicki (left) and Kyara Samrau earned the Children’s Individual silver and bronze medals, respectively.

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CANADIAN SHOW JUMPING TEAM NAMED FOR CSIO 3* SAMORIN, SLOVAKIAThe Canadian Show Jumping Team has been named for the b30,000 FEI Nations’ Cup, taking place on Friday, September 1, during the CSIO3* Samorin, SVK, from August 31 to September 3, 2017.

The Canadian Show Jumping Team will be selected from the following horse/rider combinations:

Rider Hometown Horse Owner

Francois Lamontagne Saint-Eustache, QC Chanel du Calvaire Francois Lamontagne

Jordan Macpherson (Reserve) Toronto, ON Aldine Sved Stables Aanwinst JEM Stables Inc.

Jonathon Millar Perth, ON Bonzay Isotropic Networks Inc.

Wesley Newlands Toronto, ON Wieminka B Weslands Farm Geisha van Orshof Weslands Farm

Brian Walker Wellington, FL Carlson 93 Carlson 93 Syndicate LLC

Both Newlands, 29, and Walker, 33, will be making their Nations’ Cup debut for Canada at CSIO3* Samorin. This marks the second time that Lamontagne has been named to a Canadian Nations’ Cup team, having last represented his home nation at the 2012 CSIO2* Buenos Aires, Argentina. An experienced senior team member, Millar most recently represented Canada in the 2016 FEI Nations’ Cup held in Ocala, FL. The Canadian Show Jumping Team will be led by chef d’équipe, Mark Laskin.

For more information on the CSIO3* Samorin, visit www.xbionicsphere.com/en/equestor.

CANADIAN SHOW JUMPING TEAM NAMED FOR CSIO5* GIJONThe Canadian Show Jumping Team has been named for the FEI Nations’ Cup™ taking place during CSIO5* Gijon, Spain from August 30 to September 4.

The following athletes will represent Canada in the b80,000 FEI Nations’ Cup on Saturday, September 2:

Rider Hometown Horse Owner

Yann Candele Caledon, ON Chaventyno Legacy Stables LLC Quidams Quit 2 Gabriela Mershad

Kara Chad Calgary, AB DSP Colfosco Wulschner, Holger & Polikowski, Slawomir Bellinda Stone Ridge Farms Ltd Carona Torrey Pines Stable

Jaclyn Duff Edmonton, AB EH All or None Windermere Stable Ltd Caesar Z Jaclyn Duff

Rebecca McGoldrick (Reserve) West Tisbury, MA Cuba Libre Rebecca McGoldrick Horatio van Erpekom Rebecca McGoldrick Duco Ronan McLoughlin

Chris Pratt Valencia, CA Concorde The Epic Group LLC & Chris Pratt Quorioso Pre Noir Joelle Mestrallet

Acting as chef d’équipe will be Equestrian Canada Manager of Sport – Jumping, Karen Hendry-Ouellette.

For more information on CSIO5* Gijon, visit http://hipico.gijon.es.

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CANADIAN TEAM ANNOUNCED FOR SPRUCE MEADOWS ‘MASTERS’ BMO NATIONS’ CUPThe Canadian Show Jumping Team members have been confirmed for the renowned $400,000 BMO Nations’ Cup, taking place on Saturday, September 9, at the CSIO5* Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament in Calgary, AB.

The following athletes will represent Canada in the $400,000 BMO Nations’ Cup:

Rider Hometown Horse Owner

Mario Deslauriers New York, NY Westbrook LUJA LLC & Wishing Well Farm LLC

Eric Lamaze Wellington, FL Fine Lady 5 Artisan Farms LLC & Torrey Pines Stable Coco Bongo Artisan Farms LLC & Torrey Pines Stable Chacco Kid Chacco Kid Group

Ian Millar Perth, ON Dixson Susan & Ariel Grange

Keean White Rockwood, ON For Freedom Z Angelstone Partners Corette Angelstone Farms, Javier Salvador Stables & Diamante Atelier

The Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ tournament will mark Canadian Olympian Mario Deslauriers’s return to the Canadian Show Jumping Team. Having ridden for the United States in recent years, Deslauriers will enjoy a fitting homecoming in Calgary, having last represented Canada in Nations’ Cup competition during the 2008 Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ tournament.

The BMO Nations’ Cup has been a highlight of the Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament since 1977. The Canadian Show Jumping Team has claimed victory on two occasions, in 2006 and 2014.

A full television broadcast schedule of Spruce Meadows events, including the BMO Nations’ Cup, will be available at www.sprucemeadows.com/tvmedia. In addition, streaming will be available at www.live.sprucemeadows.com and www.cbcsports.ca.

For more information on the BMO Nations’ Cup and the Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament, visit www.sprucemeadows.com/tournaments.

SAVE THE DATE!11th Annual Jump Canada Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and GalaPresented by BMO Financial GroupSunday, November 5, 2017Liberty GrandToronto, ON

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NEW LONGINES FEI WORLD CUP™ JUMPING NORTH AMERICA MEMBER EVENTS ANNOUNCEDThe International Equestrian Federation (FEI) has announced the events that will comprise the Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping North American League for 2018-2019 and 2019-2020. While four Canadian events were included in the last three-year cycle, only two remain on the list moving forward. Congratulations to Langley’s Thunderbird Show Park in the west and Toronto’s Royal Horse Show in the east for producing world-class events showcasing international show jumping sport for the enjoyment of Canadian fans, as well as many others beyond our borders!

The following events comprise the 2018-2019 Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping North American League Calendar:

Langley, BC (Thunderbird) August 22 – 26, 2018 4* OutdoorNorth Salem, NY (American Gold Cup) September 26-30, 2018 4* OutdoorJohnstown, OH (Split Rock) October 3 – 7, 2018 3* OutdoorSacramento, CA October 3 – 7, 2018 3* or 4* IndoorDel Mar, CA October 17 – 21, 2018 3* OutdoorWashington, DC October 23 – 28, 2018 4* or 5* IndoorLexington, KY (National Horse Show) October 30-Nov. 3, 2018 4* IndoorToronto, ON (Royal Horse Show) November 5-10, 2018 4* IndoorThermal, CA (HITS) November 6 – 11, 2018 3* OutdoorLas Vegas, NV November 14 – 18, 2018 4* IndoorGuadalajara, Mexico January 16-20, 2019 4* OutdoorWellington, FL (Deeridge) January 30 – Feb. 3, 2019 4* OutdoorValle De Bravo, Mexico February 6-9, 2019 4* OutdoorOcala, FL (Live Oak) March 13 – 17, 2019 3* or 4* Outdoor

McLain Ward of the United States claimed victory in the Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Toronto at the 2016 Royal Horse Show before going on to win the 2017 Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Final in Omaha, USA.

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CANADIAN SUCCESS STORIESHALLE GAINEYVictory in the CET Medal held on May 28 during the Canadian Premier tournament at Thunderbird Show Park in Langley, BC, went to Halle Gainey riding Steel Magnolias. The 15-year-old rider from Kelowna, BC, and her grey Zangersheide mare bested 15 other entries to take the win. Second place went to Nyah Chernoff of DeWinton, AB, riding Alonso.

MAGGIE NEALONMaggie Nealon, 16, won the Jump Canada Medal at the Canadian Premier tournament held May 24-28 at Thunderbird Show Park in Langley, BC. Nealon of Redmond, WA, riding Dinero, a 19-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding, topped an 11-horse entry list to take the win, with second place going to Stella Chernoff of De Winton, AB, and Rubix.

HANNA RAJOTTEHanna Rajotte and Lanzelot won the CET Medal class held on June 4 during the CSIO4* Odlum Brown BC Open at Thunderbird Show Park in Langley, BC. Rajotte, 14, of Calgary, AB, and her bay Holsteiner gelding of the same age beat out 16 other horse and rider combinations to take the win, while hometown competitor Taylor McManus of Langley, BC, and Stanley SM finished in second.

RACHAEL DAVISThe win in the Jump Canada Medal, held on June 4 at the CSIO4* Odlum Brown BC Open at Thunderbird Show Park in Langley, BC, went to Rachael Davis. Davis of Woodinville, WA, earned the win aboard Luxury, a 15-year-old bay Warmblood mare. Second place was awarded to Sarah Bian, also of Washington, riding Patriot.

DANNIE MURPHYDannie Murphy, 17, and Quinn won the Jump Canada Medal held June 18 during the CSI2* Headwaters Cup at Angelstone in Erin, ON. The Charlottetown, PEI, native earned a score of 85 over fences and moved from second into the lead following the flat phase to edge out Sam Walker of Nobleton, ON, riding Cassidor di Corvo. Murphy and Quinn continued their highly successful summer show season by winning the CET Medal held Saturday, July 1, during the Summer Classic at Caledon Equestrian Park in Palgrave, ON. Murphy and the 12-year-old bay gelding, owned by Looking Back Farm, next travelled to Ottawa, ON, where they took wins in both the CET Medal and the Jump Canada Medal classes at the CSI3* Ottawa International Horse Show held from July 19-23 at Wesley Clover Parks. Murphy and Quinn were also victorious in the CET Medal, held Saturday, August 5, at the Summer Festival at the Caledon Equestrian Park in Palgrave, ON.

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KAREN CUDMOREKaren Cudmore and Southern Pride, a 19-year-old Holsteiner stallion (South Pacific x Blanka) owned by her husband, Blair Cudmore, won the $50,000 FarmVet Grand Prix on Saturday, June 24, at the Colorado Horse Park in Parker, CO. The highlight class of the Summer In The Rockies III horse show saw Cudmore being one of three riders to advance to the jump-off, where she was the only entry to produce a double clear effort. Cudmore and Southern Pride delivered a repeat performance during the following week’s Summer In The Rockies IV, this time in the $60,000 Horseware Ireland Grand Prix held on Saturday, July 1. Cudmore and Southern Pride claimed their second consecutive win by stopping the jump-off clock in 43.02 seconds, more than a full second ahead of second place finishers Michelle Parker and Doriena, who also went clear in 44.07 seconds.

BROOKE CUDMOREWhile Karen Cudmore dominated grand prix competition during Summer In The Rockies III and IV, her daughter, Brooke Cudmore, was claiming her own top finishes. The 23-year-old won the $10,000 Under 25 Classic on Friday, June 23, riding Igor, owned by Blair Cudmore. Brooke Cudmore and the nine-year-old Holsteiner stallion finished the jump-off in a time of 36.44 seconds to take the win over the USA’s Kelli Cruciotti who stopped the clock in 37.35 seconds riding Zidante. The following week, Cudmore took third place in the $5,000 Colorado Horse Park Jumper Derby, this time aboard Southern Rose, also owned by Blair Cudmore.

MINDY MOXEYMindy Moxey, 16, of Oakville, ON, bested a field of 14 entries to win the Jump Canada Medal on Friday, June 30, at the Caledon Equestrian Park. Moxey’s win in the class, held during the Summer Classic, came aboard Wanderlust, a ten-year-old bay Holsteiner gelding owned by Courtney Vince. Miranda Burruano of Orchard Park, NY, finished second riding Quixote, while Prince Edward Island’s Dannie Murphy and Quinn rounded out the top three. Moxey’s Jump Canada Medal success continued the following month at the Ottawa National Horse Show, held at Wesley Clover Parks in Ottawa, ON. There, Moxey and Wanderlust claimed another victory in the class held on Saturday, July 15, while Leanna Lazzari of Mississauga, ON, finished second aboard Walhalla.

YANN CANDELECanadian Olympian Yann Candele won the $35,000 1.50m Cargill Cup held on June 29 during the CSI5* ‘Pan American’ Tournament at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, AB. A starting field of 56 entries contested the track set in the Meadows on the Green ring by course designer Peter Grant with 17 horse and rider combinations advancing to the jump-off. When Candele entered the ring aboard his mount, Chaventyno (pictured), the time to beat had been set at 45.60 seconds by McLain Ward and HH Callas. Candele and Chaventyno, an 11-year-old chestnut Oldenburg gelding owned by Legacy Stables LLC, made short work of Ward’s time, finishing in 44.43 seconds for the win and delegating the three-time Olympic medalist to second, while Irish Olympian Kevin Babington rounded out the top three aboard Mark Q.

Candele continued his winning ways on the other side of the Atlantic by scoring a major victory in the b62,000 1.50m Longines Trophy Winning Round held on Saturday, July 29, at CSI4* La Coruña in Spain. Candele earned the CSI4* win aboard USA Normande, a nine-year-old selle francais mare (Made in Semilly x Urbain du Monnai) owned by Paillot Equestrian Inc. Candele also claimed international victories in the b25,000 1.45m Grand Prix at CSI2* Beervelde, Belgium, on August 6 riding Quidams Quit 2 as well as the b24,600 1.45m Grand Prix Qualifier at CSI3* St. Lo, France, on August 11 riding Chaventyno.

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KIM FARLINGERKim Farlinger dominated the open jumper division during the Summer Classic tournament at Caledon Equestrian Park in Palgrave, ON. Residing in Orangeville, ON, Farlinger and Stanley Stone, a 12-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding owned by Sherry and Alan Chesler’s Sher-Al Farm, kicked off the week with a win in the $10,000 Open Welcome on June 30 and returned to the grand prix ring two days later to also score victory in the $25,000 Grand Prix. In the $25,000 Grand Prix, Farlinger was one of seven entries from the 24-horse starting field to qualify for the jump-off, again jumping clear and setting the time to beat at 40.61 seconds. Jeff Brandmaier of Guelph, ON, also turned in a clear jump-off performance to finish second riding Jenny van het Waterblok with a time of 49.33 seconds.

Farlinger and Stanley Stone delivered yet another winning performance on Sunday, August 6, in the $25,000 Summer Festival Grand Prix, also held at Caledon Equestrian Park. The pair were the first of five entries to return for the jump-off, and their time of 39.38 seconds would remain untouched throughout the remainder of the class. Finishing in second was Hyde Moffatt riding BreezeBy with a time of 41.28 seconds.

JOHN PEARCEOntario native John Pearce celebrated Canada Day with a win in the $30,000 Markel Insurance Grand Prix at the Blenheim Red, White & Blue Classic in San Juan Capistrano, CA. From a starting field of 22 horses, Pearce and Chantico, a 12-year-old Holsteiner stallion (Contender x Latino) owned by Karen Ball, were one of four entries to advance to the jump-off in the July 1 class. As the last to contest the short course, the Canadian Olympian tripped the timers in 42.91 seconds, more than four full seconds ahead of second place finisher Sophia Mossman who clocked in at 47.20 seconds. One-week prior to their victory, Pearce and Chantico had finished second in the $30,000 Markel Insurance Grand Prix held during the Blenheim June Classic III.

ALLIE SULLIVANAllie Sullivan and Aphrodite M, a 12-year-old grey mare, won the CET Medal at the West Coast Classic held from June 28 through July 2 at Thunderbird Show Park in Langley, BC. Sullivan, 17, of Vancouver, BC, bested a 23-horse starting field to claim victory. Finishing second was Langley’s own Taylor McManus riding Stanley SM.

INEKE HORSMANIneke Horsman of Windsor Junction, NS, won the Jump Canada Medal held on July 2 at the Windsor Summer Horse Show in Windsor, NS. Horsman, 18, earned the victory aboard Forever Mine, a nine-year-old bay mare

MEGAN CHAMPOUXThe CET Medal class held July 2 at the West Coast Classic at Thunderbird Show Park attracted 16 entries with Megan Champoux topping the starting field to take the win aboard Gio Candio (pictured). Champoux, 18, of Aldergrove, BC, and the 15-year-old chestnut gelding owned by Cobblestone Farm earned a high score of 88 over fences. Finishing in second with an over fences score of 85 was Elizabeth Nevins of Sammamish, WA, riding Alvarez L.

Riding another mount, Carlos, owned by Alexanne Thibault, Champoux also earned back-to-back Jump Canada Medal wins at the Milner Downs Classic I and Milner Downs Classic II, held July 19-23 and July 26-30, respectively, in Langley, BC.

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SOPHIA TAUROThe win in the Jump Canada Medal held Thursday, July 6, during the Caledon Premier I tournament at Caledon Equestrian Park went to Sophia Tuaro of Schomberg, ON. The 16-year-old earned the victory aboard King Bee, owned by Louise Brackett. Finishing second was hometown competitor Erin Ugolini of Caledon, ON, riding Bombay.

SARAH SHANNONVictory in the CET Medal class at the Restless Pines Tournament held from July 6-9 in Hammond Plains, NS, went to Sarah Shannon of Bedford, NS. Shannon earned an over-fences score of 76 riding Alejandro, a ten-year-old bay gelding, to take the win.

HUGH GRAHAMCanadian Olympian Hugh Graham, 68, of Schomberg, ON, won the $20,000 Grand Prix held on Sunday, July 9, during the Caledon Premier tournament at Caledon Equestrian Park in Palgrave, ON. Graham and Knock Out 3E, an 11-year-old Canadian Sport Horse gelding bred and owned by King Ridge Stables, were one of six entries to advance to the jump-off before they ultimately clinched the win. Finishing in second was Kim Farlinger of Orangeville, ON, riding Stanley Stone for owner Sher-Al Farm.

TIFFANY FOSTERNorth Vancouver, BC, native Tiffany Foster captured impressive back-to-back victories at the CSI5* Spruce Meadows ‘North American’ Tournament in Calgary, Alberta. On Friday, July 7, the two-time Canadian Olympian won the $35,000 CSI5* 1.50m Pepsi Challenge riding Caipiranja, a nine-year-old black Belgian Sport Horse mare (Taran de la Pomme x Darco) owned by Artisan Farms LLC. The following day, Foster returned to the International Ring to successfully defend her title in the $90,000 CSI5* 1.50m Imperial Winning Round. Foster topped the class in 2016 aboard Brighton, and it was again the 11-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding (Contender II x Quick Star) that would carry her to victory. Foster and Brighton, owned by Artisan Farms LLC and Eric Lamaze’s Torrey Pines Stable, were one of 11 entries from the 30 horse starting field to advance to jump-off over the course set by Santiago Varela of Spain, and they crossed the timers in the winning time of 39.90 seconds. Finishing second with a time of 40.64 seconds was three-time Olympic medalist McLain Ward of the USA riding HH Carlos Z.

Following her success at the Spruce Meadows Summer Series, Foster headed to Europe where she and Brighton again claimed a major victory, this time topping 42 entries in the b25,000 1.50m NH Collection Trophy at CSI4* La Coruna in Spain on July 28. Aldrick Cheronnet of France riding Tanael des Bonnes had set a time to beat of 65.61 seconds in the speed class which only Foster could catch, tripping the timers in 65.53 seconds.

CAMPBELL LEGERECampbell Legere claimed a hometown victory in the Jump Canada Medal at the Restless Pines Tournament in Hammond Plains, NS. The 16-year-old Novia Scotia native’s victory in the class, held during the July 6-9 horse show, was earned aboard En Nou, an eight-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding owned by Heidi MacInnes. Finishing second in the Jump Canada Medal was Sarah Shannon of Bedford, NS, riding Alejandro.

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NICOLE WALKERNicole Walker won the $20,000 Clark Builders Junior/Amateur Grand Prix on Friday, July 7, at the CSI5* Spruce Meadows ‘North American’ Tournament in Calgary, AB. The 24-year-old from Aurora, ON, earned the win aboard Excellent B, her eight-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding. The same day, Walker rode Falco van Spieveld (pictured) to a second place finish in the $35,000 CSI5* 1.50m Pepsi Challenge. Walker and the 12-year-old Belgian Warmblood were one of four horse and rider combinations from the 28-horse starting field to advance to the jump-off over the track set by Spanish course designer Santiago Varela. A time of 39.05 seconds put Walker and Falco van Spieveld behind class winners Tiffany Foster and Caipiranja, who won with a time of 38.84 seconds.

LEANNA LAZZARILeanna Lazzari, 16, of Mississauga, ON, won the CET Medal held Sunday, July 9, during the Caledon Premier I tournament at the Caledon Equestrian Park in Palgrave, ON. Lazzari, who trains with Lois and Peter Mulligan and their daughter, Francesca, at Stoney Fields in Schomberg, ON, earned the CET Medal win aboard Walhalla. Lazzari and the 14-year-old grey Dutch Warmblood mare, owned by Taylor Bird, topped the class with a score of 83, while second place went to Mackenzey Nadeau of Carleton Place, ON, riding Wilby.

ELIZABETH NEVINSElizabeth Nevins of Sammamish, WA, won the Jump Canada Medal held July 9 during the Western Family horse show at Thunderbird Show Park in Langley, BC. Nevins and Alvarez L, a 14-year-old Holsteiner gelding, topped a field of 10 entries to take the victory. Finishing in second was Calgary’s Michaela Ralph riding Cheers.

HANNAH GOULDHannah Gould and Duvel topped 22 entries to win a competitive CET Medal class held July 9 at the Western Family horse show at Thunderbird Show Park in Langley, BC. Gould, 15, of Calgary, AB, and her 13-year-old chestnut Dutch Warmblood gelding earned a score of 83 over fences to take the win, while Jenna Whitehead of West Vancouver, BC, and Mario finished second after earning a score of 76 over fences and advancing in the rankings following the flat phase.

FRANCOIS LAMONTAGNEFor the second year in a row, victory in the $20,000 Open Welcome at the Ottawa National Horse Show went to Francois Lamontagne of Saint-Eustache, QC, and Chanel du Calvaire. A starting field of 46 horse and rider combinations contested the class on Friday, July 14, with 14 horses leaving all of the rails in place over the track set by 2016 Rio Olympic course designer Guilherme Jorge of Brazil. Sam Pegg of Cannington, ON, riding Shaia de Macheco, was the first athlete to navigate the short course, jumping clear in a time of 40.76 seconds. However, two riders later, Lamontagne returned to the grass field with Chanel du Calvaire, a nine-year-old Belgian Sport Horse mare. The pair successfully shaved more than three full seconds off of Pegg’s time, stopping the clock in 37.55 seconds for the win.

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Courtesy Western Family Horse Show

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MACKENZIE WRAYMackenzie Wray of Loretto, ON, won the CET Medal class held Sunday, July 16, at the Ottawa National Horse Show at Wesley Clover Parks in Ottawa, ON. Wray earned the win aboard Contact, owned by Makim Holdings Inc., while second place went to Dannie Murphy of Prince Edward Island and Quinn, owned by Looking Back Farm.

KIARA KATTLERBritish Columbia’s Kiara Kattler won the CET Medal Class held as part of the Milner Downs Classic I from July 19 through 23 at the Milner Downs Equestrian Center in Langley, BC. Kattler, 18, took the win aboard her 14-year-old grey mare, Lavina. Izzy Carrigan, 21, of Calgary, AB, finished as the runner-up riding Andiamo.

ERIC LAMAZECanadian Olympic gold, silver and bronze medalist Eric Lamaze successfully defended his title with Fine Lady 5 in the b100,000 Turkish Airlines Prize of Europe for the second year in a row on Wednesday, July 19, at CHIO Aachen, Germany. The original 60-horse starting field was narrowed down to 20 entries for the jump-off, with Lamaze and his 2016 Rio Olympic bronze medal partner, Fine Lady 5, owned by Artisan Farms LLC and Torrey Pines Stable, turning in a winning time of 42.97 seconds. Four-time Olympic gold medalist Ludger Beerbaum of Germany, came the closest to catching Lamaze, stopping the timers in 43.05 seconds riding Chiara 22, while young Irish phenom Bertram Allen finished in 43.06 seconds for third place aboard Molly Malone V.

BETH UNDERHILLBeth Underhill of Schomberg, ON, won the $50,000 Brookstreet Grand Prix on Sunday, July 16, at the Ottawa National Horse Show held at Wesley Clover Parks in Ottawa, ON. Underhill and Count Me In were one of seven entries from the original 31-horse starting field to advance to jump-off set by 2016 Rio Olympic course designer Guilherme Jorge of Brazil. When Underhill entered the ring as the final jump-off challenger, the time to beat of 39.93 seconds had been set by Amy Millar of Perth, ON, riding her 2016 Olympic Games partner, Heros. An Olympian herself, Underhill guided Count Me In, a ten-year-old Hanoverian gelding owned by Sandy Lupton, home in a faster time of 39.23 seconds to seal the win. Two weeks later, Underhill and Count Me In returned to the winners’ circle, this time having won the $35,000 Quebec Original Classic at the CSI2* L’International Bromont I in Bromont, QC, on July 30. In a race to the wire, Underhill and Count Me In stopped the jump-off clock in 40.97 seconds to edge out Nick Dello Joio of the USA, who had posted a time of 40.99 seconds with Paola 233.

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ALI RAMSAYThe first FEI victory of the CSI2* L’International Bromont I, held from July 25-30 in Bromont, QC, went to Ali Ramsay of Victoria, BC. The 25-year-old and her mount, Hermelien VD Hooghoeve, topped a field of 33 entries to win the $35,000 1.50 Open Welcome. Ramsay, who trains with Canadian Olympic team silver medalist Jill Henselwood, and Hermelien VD Hooghoeve, a ten-year-old Belgian Warmblood mare, stopped the jump-off clock in 42.13 seconds to take the win over Nick Dello Joio and Contiki with a time of 42.95 seconds.

IZZY CARRIGANIzzy Carrigan of Calgary, AB, won the CET Medal at the Milner Downs Classic II held July 26-30 in Langley, BC. The 21-year-old took the win aboard her own seven-year-old bay gelding, Andiamo, while second place went to Hayley Mercer of Langley, BC, and Can Traffic’s Green Light.

BEATRICE DAVIAULTQuebec’s Beatrice Daviault won the CET Medal class on Thursday, July 27, at the CSI2* L’International Bromont I in Bromont, QC, site of equestrian events for the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games. The Saint-Damase native’s win came aboard her horse, Lia, while second place was presented to Montreal’s Ludovic Richer and Grand Slam 3E, bred by King Ridge Stables of King City, ON.

SAM PEGGSam Pegg of Uxbridge, ON, won the $10,000 New Balance Welcome Stake, presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, on Thursday, July 27, during the fourth week of competition at the six-week Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. Pegg and his winning mount, Shaia de Macheco, a 15-year-old Belgian Sport Horse mare (Kannan x Rivage du Poncel) owned by Michael Pegg, were one of three pairs to advance to jump-off over a track set by Canadian course designer and 1976 Olympic individual silver medalist, Michel Vaillancourt. Pegg produced one of only two double-clear efforts, stopping the jump-off clock in 32.11 seconds, while Tracy Magness of Baltimore, MD, settled for second place after crossing the timers in a time of 32.38 seconds riding Intenz van HD.

SHAE-LYNN BEIERSDORFERThe win in the CET Medal, held on Saturday, July 29, at the Equestrian Festival tournament at Caledon Equestrian Park in Palgrave, ON, went to Shae-Lynn Beiersdorfer of Ottawa, ON. Beiersdorfer, 20, earned the win aboard Charleston Z, her eight-year-old grey gelding. Finishing in second was Caledon’s Erin Ugolini and Bombay. The following day, Beiersdorfer and Charleston Z topped a starting field of 17 other competitors to also win the Equestrian Festival’s $3,000 TRM Good as Gold Hunter Classic.

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SABRINA VON BUTTLARSabrina Von Buttlar, 16, of Stouffville, ON, won the Jump Canada Medal held July 30 at the Equestrian Festival in Palgrave, ON. Von Buttlar topped a 14-horse entry list with an over fences score of 85 riding Cinco, her 17-year-old dark bay gelding, to edge out Leanna Lazzari of Mississauga, ON, who finished second riding Walhalla.

MARISSA SCHMIDMarissa Schmid of Calgary, AB, won the CET Medal at the Jump With Hope For Kids With Cancer Horse Show held from July 27-30 at Amberlea Meadows Equestrian Centre in Leduc County, AB. Schmid, 25, earned the win aboard Centavo, a ten-year-old gelding owned by Tracy Linden.

JACLYN DUFFJaclyn Duff, 30, clinched her first CSI4* grand prix victory on Sunday, July 30, by winning the b92,000 CaixaBank Grand Prix at CSI4* La Coruna in Spain. Duff of Edmonton, AB, and EH All or None, an 11-year-old Hanoverian gelding owned by Windermere Stables Limited, were one of only three entries from a 44-horse starting field to advance to the jump-off, where they turned in a double clear performance with a winning time of 44.23 seconds. Second place went to France’s Olivier Robert riding Eros with a time of 45.31 seconds.

VANESSA KROHNThe win in the Jump Canada Medal held Sunday, July 30, at the CSI2* L’International Bromont I was awarded to Vanessa Krohn of Hemmingford, QC, riding her gelding, Belvedere. Second place honours went to fellow Quebec competitor Victoria Laflamme of Saint-Apollinaire, QC, riding Vigaro.

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ARIANE GOSSELINQuebec’s Ariane Gosselin bested 13 other competitors to win the CET Medal, presented by Burkman Capital, on Thursday, August 3, at the CSI3* L’International Bromont II in Bromont, QC. Gosselin, 20, claimed the victory aboard Karma 3E, an 11-year-old Canadian Sport Horse gelding bred by King Ridge Stables, while second place was awarded to Aylen Ferguson of Carp, ON, riding Lambourghini.

ANNA BREMERMANNAnna Bremermann, 17, of Oakville, ON, rode Count Bellini to victory in the Jump Canada Medal at the Summer Festival held from August 2 to 6 at Caledon Equestrian Park in Palgrave, ON. Bremermann and the eight-year-old bay gelding owned by Canadian Olympian Christopher Delia earned an over fences score of 83 to put them into second place in the standings before Bremermann’s performance on the flat ultimately secured her the victory in the 19-entry class. Second place was awarded to Anisse Perrault of Montreal, QC, riding Thiago.

ISABELLE LAPIERREQuebec native Isabelle Lapierre and Cescha M won the Longines FEI World CupTM Jumping North American League qualifier in Bromont, QC, on Sunday, August 6. The class, which marked the opening event of the 2017-2018 World CupTM Jumping North American League season, was also Cescha M’s World Cup qualifier debut. Lapierre, 38, and the ten-year-old Dutch Warmblood mare (Diamant de Semilly x Calando IV) were one of six pairs to qualify for the jump-off over the track set by Belgian course designer Luc Musette, and posted the winning time at 43.39 seconds. Finishing a close second with a time of 43.70 seconds was Jenn Serek of Calgary, AB, riding Wicked, a nine-year-old selle francais gelding for The Wicked Horse Group Inc

CASSANDRA KAHLECassandra Kahle of Langley, BC, claimed a one-two finish in the $50,000 ULCERGARD Grand Prix held on Sunday, August 6, during HITS Saugerties VI in Saugerties, NY. From a starting field of 29 entries, Kahle was aboard two of the eight mounts that advanced to jump-off over the course designed by Mark McGowan. Kahle was the first to return for the jump-off aboard Wallstreet, a 14-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding (Gentleman x N-Aldato) owned by Redfield Farm, and the pair set a clear time to beat of 45.83 seconds that would go untouched for the remainder of the class. Only Kahle herself would come close to catching the time, finishing second in a time of 46.15 seconds with Pyrenes de Louzes, a 14-year-old selle francais gelding (Kannan x Ugo Du Midour) also owned by Redfield Farm. Two days earlier, Kahle and Wallstreet finished runner-up in the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix held Friday, August 4.

A week earlier, during HITS Saugerties V, Kahle won the $10,000 1.35m Jumper Classic on Saturday, July 29, riding Blue for owner Macella A. O’Neill.

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AMY MILLARAmy Millar of Perth, ON, was unbeatable at the CSI2* Caledon Premier II show jumping tournament, winning both the $35,000 CSI2* Open Welcome and the $50,000 Grand Prix with her 2016 Rio Olympic mount, Heros, at the Caledon Equestrian Park in Caledon, ON. Hot off her victory in the $35,000 CSI2* Open Welcome, presented by RAM Equestrian, on Thursday, August 10, Millar and Heros returned on Saturday to take on 20 other challengers in the $50,000 CSI2* Grand Prix. The course designed by Marina Azevedo of Brazil yielded eight clear rounds, setting the stage for an exciting jump-off. As the final jump-off challenger, Millar knew what she had to do, and rode a tight course with time-saving turns that saw her stop the clock at 38.05 seconds for the win aboard the ten-year-old Belgian Warmblood gelding (Canadian River x Clinton I) owned by AMMO Investments. Second place went to Caledon Equestrian Park debutant Rachel Cornacchia of Foothills, AB, and Valkyrie de Talma with a time of 39.08 seconds.

MACKENZEY NADEAUMackenzey Nadeau, 17, of Carleton Place, ON, and her mount Ferraro K, a 15-year-old Danish Warmblood gelding owned by Brookstreet Stables Corporation, swept both the CET Medal and the Jump Canada Medal classes at the CSI2* Caledon Premier held from August 9-13 at the Caledon Equestrian Park in Palgrave, ON. Finishing in second place in the CET Medal was Leanna Lazzari riding Walhalla, while Dannie Murphy of Charlottetown, PE, and Quinn took second in the Jump Canada Medal.

RYAN ROYRyan Roy of King City, ON, and Leopold were presented as the winners of the $5,000 Canadian Hunter Derby at the CSI2* Caledon Premier II by Chelsea McGee of CWD Sellier (pictured at left). Roy and Leopold, a 13-year-old gelding owned by Nicole Gobbi, topped a field of 30 entries to take the victory on Thursday, August 10 at the Caledon Equestrian Park in Palgrave, ON. Quincy Hayes of Aurora, ON, finished in second and third place riding Crush and King Bee, respectively.

RACHEL SCHNURRRachel Schnurr of Waterloo, ON, earned back-to-back victories at the Equestrian Festival, held from July 26 to 30 at the Caledon Equestrian Park in Palgrave, ON. Having won the $10,000 Modified Grand Prix, presented by Sprucewood Tack Shop, Schnurr went on to claim the $25,000 Grand Prix, presented by Leon’s. In the $25,000 Grand Prix, Schnurr and Prince Garbo, a ten-year-old Swedish Warmblood gelding (Feliciano x Cortez) owned by Sara Tindale, were one of five entries to advance to the jump-off, where all five riders once again produced clear efforts. Schnurr’s jump-off time of 35.93 seconds gave her the win over Erynn Ballard of Tottenham, ON, who had stopped the clock in 36.72 seconds riding Extra B.

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LONGINES WORLD RIDER RANKINGS

18. Eric Lamaze 2370

37. Tiffany Foster 1855

71. Keean White 1495

119. Ian Millar 1145

125. Vanessa Mannix 1125

168. Chris Surbey 908

231. Yann Candele 721

277. Jonathon Millar 640

295. Jaclyn Duff 600

362. Erynn Ballard 475

365. Ali Ramsay 470

373. Nicole Walker 455

406. Elizabeth Gingras 413

409. Rebecca McGoldrick 405

422. Beth Underhill 393

474. Ben Asselin 340

537. Amy Millar 294

549. Kara Chad 285

577. Kyle Timm 265

595. Tamie Phillips 255

TOP 20 CANADIAN RIDERS as of July 31, 2017

ACKNOWLEDGMENTSEDITORIAL BOARD Elizabeth Bordeaux, Karen Hendry-Ouellette (ex-officio), Pamela Law, John Taylor, Jennifer Ward (Editor), and Nancy Wetmore

CONTRIBUTORS Beth Underhill, Emily Riden, and Jennifer Ward

EC STAFF CONTRIBUTORS Karen Hendry-Ouellette and Crystal Labelle

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