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Summer and all its joys are slowly coming to an end. Shows
are wrapping up until the fall circuits begin, and I keep
hearing mutterings about getting the blankets ready for the
horses. I just had the privilege of attending Canada’s only
CSIO tournament, the Spruce Meadows “Masters,” where
our Canadian Team thrilled us with a second place finish
– by less than a rail. The next day, our hero, Eric Lamaze,
riding Hickstead, provided the most exciting afternoon of
show jumping with a win in the $1 million CN International,
proving yet again that the combination is the finest in the
world and arguably the greatest of all time. Thanks, Eric.
The West has a fabulous opportunity this November. The Jump Canada Symposium
takes place in Vancouver on November 19 and 20. Organized by the Athlete and
Domestic Development Committee of Jump Canada (Lindy Welsby and Barbara
Mitchell), the Symposium is being coordinated by Claudia Cojocar, who has proven
herself to be a master at organizing clinics. To read the agenda would make any horse
fanatic want to attend. Here is a rundown of the two days:
Day One: Young Horse Development – backing, ground work, free jumping – live
demos and discussions. During lunch there will be “stations” set up where you will see
grooming stall set ups, clipping, braiding, bandaging, tack fitting and dental care – and
lunch! The afternoon session is on the hunter, from gate to gate – on the line, under
saddle and over fences. The afternoon ends with a panel discussion on the day’s
topics and then a stallion showcase of local studs.
Day Two: Veterinary panel discussing many topics including pre-purchase exams and
the “Monday morning jog.” Next is flatwork and gymnastics for riders from novice to
advanced. Stations at lunch include long lining, shoeing, shipping and footing. The
afternoon includes live demos of jumper riders, derby hunters and equitation riders.
This feast for equestrians is being presented by Julie Winkel and Linda Allen, both
famous for their lively presentations. The location is Thunderbird Show Park, by very
kind permission of the Tidball family and capably organized by Chris Pack. Registration
can be done through Jump Canada. It is an opportunity not to be missed!
John Taylor
Chair, Jump Canada
2011 Canadian National Symposium
The 2011 Canadian National Symposium, hosted by Jump Canada, will be held November 19 & 20, 2011 at the Thunderbird
Show Park in Langley, BC. The symposium will feature world-class presenters Julie Winkel and Linda Allen. Registration is
$300 per person. Limited day passes will also be available, space permitting, at a cost of $150 per person. To register or for
more information, please visit
www.equinecanada.ca/jumpcanada or contact Ashley Raaymakers at 613-248-3433 ext. 144 oraraaymakers@equinecanada.ca
By Alexa Cheater
Manitoba may not be considered the mecca of show jumping, but that hasn’t
stopped Hayley Alfonso. The St. Andrews, MB, resident has more than put her
mark on the sport.
The 24-year-old has won the Jump Canada Talent Squad Series Western
Championships twice, once in 2006 aboard Le Noir and again in 2010 riding
Lennox 157. Aboard Laforza, she also represented Canada at the 2007 North
American Young Riders’ Championships in Lexington, Virginia, earning a Team
Silver medal.
This season, Hayley has already enjoyed numerous top ten finishes, including
wins in the $25,000 High Junior/Amateur-Owner Classic at the HITS Thermal
winter circuit in California; the $18,000 RBC Cup at the Royal Manitoba Winter
Fair in Brandon; and the $31,000 Eunice Krausert Memorial Grand Prix at the
Rocky Mountain Classic II in Calgary, AB. All of those wins came aboard Lennox
157, an 11-year-old grey Holsteiner gelding owned by her family’s Tyndall Wood
Farms.
A Manitoba girl at heart, Hayley has spent most of her riding career, which began
at the tender age of two, based in her home province.
“The weather isn’t nearly as bad here as everyone seems to think it is,” jokes
Hayley. “The summers are really hot and while the winters are cold, it adds a nice
contrast. It’s also centrally located, so it’s easy to get almost anywhere from here,
including to most of the big shows.”
Hayley spent two years training in Calgary, AB, to gain more experience, but
moved back in 2010 saying, “For me, Manitoba is home. I don’t really see myself
leaving any time in the near future. Maybe one day I’ll find someplace I like better,
but that hasn’t happened yet.”
Despite the fact there are only two gold-rated shows held in the province each
year, Hayley says it’s still a great place for up-and-coming riders to cut their teeth.
“I think that there is a lot of opportunity here,” she explains. “Some very good
riders have come out of Manitoba. Even though there aren’t a lot of high level
competitions here, the ones we do have are great for the more ambitious young
riders. Manitoba is a fantastic starting point for anyone who wants to reach the
top level of this sport.”
The top level is certainly what Hayley is reaching for, hoping to represent Canada
on a Nations’ Cup team within the next five years and, ultimately, at the Olympics
one day.
“I’ve always known that riding was what I wanted to do,” says Hayley. “I love it,
and really want to see how far I can go. Representing Canada at that level of
competition would be absolutely amazing and I am definitely prepared to put in
the work.”
Even with her far reaching goals, Hayley plans to remain an amateur competitor.
“I’m happy riding my own horses, working with them and growing with them,” she explains. “I also get to make my own
schedule which is nice.”
Her schedule for the 2012 show season will be a demanding one and Hayley freely admits she doesn’t have much free time.
Hayley Alfonso
Manitoban Making Her Mark
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“I don’t get to do the other things I enjoy, like skiing,
snorkelling and diving, very often. That seems to be the way
it is for most people who are involved with horses; they really
do kind of take over your whole life.”
Instead of hitting the slopes, Hayley plans to spend the
winter in the show ring, either in California or Florida, before
returning to Canada to contest the summer tournanaments
at Spruce Meadows. She also plans to head out east.
“I haven’t really shown in Ontario at all apart from the Royal
Winter Fair,” she says. “I think it would be a great experience
for me and my horses to spend some more time showing in
Ontario. There are a lot of great competitions out there. I
really like competing in new places and against new riders.
It’s a great way for me to challenge myself.”
She will continue riding Lennox 157 in the grand prix ring
next season while also introducing another one of her horses, a nine-year-old Hannoverian gelding named Mikado, to the
upper levels of competition.
“I had really been hoping to ride Mikado in a few grand prix this year, but he has had some problems with his feet that have
kept him out of competition,” says Hayley. “I would love for him to be able to start off at the grand prix level next year.”
As she continues to find her way into the winner’s circle, both in Manitoba and further afield, one thing is certain - she has
truly done her province proud and helped put Manitoba on the map.
10 Questions With …Sarah Johnstone
At just 20 years of age, Sarah Johnstone is the youngest member of the Canadian Show
Jumping Team short list, but the Aurora, ON, native is more than holding her own against
veterans in the sport. Johnstone recently earned her first International Equestrian Federation
(FEI) sanctioned win by riding Starlet to victory in the $32,000 CSI3* Open Welcome in Bromont,
QC in July. Two weeks later, Johnstone won the $10,000 Modified Grand Prix on August 13 at
the National Open in Ottawa on Leonidas for the second consecutive year. The following day,
she emerged victorious in the $25,000 Hayes Co. Grand Prix, also aboard Leonidas, a14-yearold
Hannoverian gelding owned by Trish Crang.
Johnstone has trained with two-time Canadian Olympian Jay Hayes at North Ridge in
Orangeville, ON, since she was 12 years old. She is now heading to Europe to further her
show jumping career, and will be based with Paul Hendrix in The Netherlands.
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What was the name of your first pony?The first pony I rode was named Lambchops. The first
one I owned was named Majic.
2
What was the last thing you bought for your currenthorse(s)?
Treats.
3
What is your favourite TV show?Entourage
.4
What was the last song you downloaded?I don’t really download music, I always ask someone
else to put it on my IPod.
5
What was the last thing you cooked or baked?I don’t really cook, but I did make Fettuccini Alfredo
not too long ago.
6
What was the last book you read?The Secret
by Rhonda Byrne.7
What was the last movie you saw?Horrible Bosses.
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than a horse show?
What was the last sporting event you went to otherA friend’s baseball game.
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What website(s) do you spend the most time on?YouTube and the FEI website.
10
Who was the last person you said ‘thank you’ to?The people who handed me my ribbon after I won
the $10,000 Modified Grand Prix at the National Open.
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Elle Hayes
September 2011
4Eric Lamaze “Masters” Spruce Meadows
Olympic Champions Eric Lamaze of Schomberg, ON, and Hickstead won the $1
million CN International for the second time in their career on Sunday, September
11, at the Spruce Meadows “Masters” Tournament in Calgary, AB.
An international field of 35 horses tackled the tough two-round track set by
Olympic mastermind Leopoldo Palacios of Venezuela. None could match the
perfection displayed by Lamaze and Hickstead as they posted two clear rounds,
despite losing a shoe on course during the second round. As the pair sailed over
the final fence to clinch victory, the record crowd of 89,632 show jumping fans
erupted in cheers as Lamaze threw his helmet into the air and galloped around
the International Ring to a standing ovation.
“What a horse!” exclaimed Lamaze, who also won the event in 2007. “It is just as
exciting as it was the first time, if not more. The money is great, but to have his
name attached to the title twice means a lot. As he nears the end of his career, I
am so happy for my horse.”
In addition to claiming the first place prize money of $325,000 in the CN
International, Lamaze was also awarded a $50,000 bonus for winning his second
CN-sponsored event of the 2011 season. That brought Lamaze’s all-time career
earnings at Spruce Meadows to more than $3.5 million.
“This is the Grand Prix that you dream about winning,” said Lamaze, who is
currently ranked the number one show jumping rider in the world. “I dreamed
about it when I was a kid, and I think a lot of riders dream about winning it.”
Lamaze has been riding Hickstead, a 15-year-old Dutch Warmblood stallion
owned by Ashland Stables and Lamaze’s Torrey Pines Stable since the horse
was seven.
“I know him very well, and he wants to jump clear just as much as I do,” said
Lamaze of his mount. “I don’t come to Canada very often - I only come here to
Spruce Meadows in the summer and then back for the “Masters,” so to win here
is very special. He is the best horse in the world, in my opinion, and for him to
show it here to his Canadian fans is great.”
Lamaze was also handed the keys to a new Mercedes-Benz SLK 350 as the
leading Canadian rider after claiming victory four out of the five days comprising
the 2011 Spruce Meadows “Masters” Tournament. On Wednesday, he and
Hickstead, a 15-year-old Dutch Warmblood stallion owned by Ashland Stables
and Torrey Pines Stable, won the $35,000 Finning Welcome. Riding Coriana van
Klapscheut, a nine-year-old Belgian Warmblood mare owned by Artisan Farms
and Torrey Pines Stable, Lamaze won Thursday’s $40,000 ATCO Structures &
Logistics Cup and Saturday’s $80,000 Suncor Energy Winning Round. Also
on Saturday, Lamaze and Hickstead jumped double clear to lead Canada to a
second place finish in the $350,000 BMO Nations’ Cup.
Pierre Pelletier
Jump Canada Hall of Fame Tickets Available
Tickets are now available for the 2011 Jump Canada Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Gala, presented by BMO
Financial Group, to be held on Sunday, November 6, 2011, in Toronto, ON. The ceremony will be part of a black-tie
gala and dinner, followed for the first time by live music and dancing, provided by theTerence Gowan band featuring the
powerful vocals of Alana Bridgewater. The gala will be held in the elegant Governor’s Room at Toronto’s Liberty Grand
Entertainment Complex at Exhibition Place. Tickets are $200 and can be purchased individually or in tables of eight.
To purchase tickets, please visit the Jump Canada
website or contact Ashley Raaymakers at 613-248-3433 ext. 144 oraraaymakers@equinecanada.ca
Canadian Show Jumping Team Nominates Entries
for 2011 Pan American Games
Jump Canada has announced the Canadian Show Jumping Team nominated to compete at the 2011 Pan American Games
taking place in Guadalajara, MEX. The show jumping portion of the Pan American Games will be held from October 25 to 29
at the Guadalajara Country Club.
In alphabetical order, the riders and horses are:
Athlete Hometown Horse Owner
Jonathan Asselin Calgary, AB Showgirl Attaché Stables
Jill Henselwood Oxford Mills, ON George Brian Gingras
Eric Lamaze Schomberg, ON Sidoline Van de Centaur Torrey Pines Stable & Artisan Farms LLC
Coriana Van Klapscheut Torrey Pines Stable & Artisan Farms LLC
Ian Millar Perth, ON In Style Susan Grange and Lothlorien Farm
Star Power Team Works
Non-traveling alternates
Tiffany Foster Schomberg, ON Southwind VDL Tiffany Foster & Artisan Farms LLC
Jenna Thompson Calgary, AB Zeke Jenna Thompson
Chef d’équipe Terrence Millar assisted by Mark Laskin, stable manager Lori Green and team
veterinarian Dr. Sylvie Surprenant will accompany and provide support to the Canadian Show
Jumping Team throughout the 2011 Pan American Games.
For specific times, competition details and results for the 2011 Pan American Games, please
consult the organizing committee website
www.guadalajara2011.org.mx.September 2011
Eric Martin of Oakbank, MB, and Expecting Friday emerged
victorious in the fifth event in the western region of the
2011 Jump Canada Young Horse Series held at the Rocky
Mountain Classic II. The pair was the only one to jump
double clear, stopping the clock in 36.20 seconds in the
jump-off to win the Five-Year-Old Division. Purchased
as a weanling by Martin’s wife, Danae, the chestnut
thoroughbred-cross gelding is by Expecting Greatness and
was bred by Cancade Farms in Saskatchewan.
Hayley Alfonso
Hayley Alfonso of St. Andrews, MB, won the $31,000
CSI2* Eunice Krausert Memorial Grand Prix held August
24 at the Rocky Mountain Classic II. From a starting field
of 26 entries, only Alfonso riding Lennox 157 produced a
clear round over the tough track set by German course
designer Anne Kathrin Guenther. Lennox 157 is an
11-year-old grey Holsteiner gelding owned by Tyndall
Wood Farms.
Cansport
Tamie Phillips
Tamie Phillips of Strathmore, AB, was crowned the Western
Division Talent Squad Champion with Lerche 37 based on
their consistent results throughout the 2011 Series. The
pair ended the series with a 5th place finish in the $25,000
Western Division Jump Canada Talent Squad Final,
Presented by Stone Ridge, at the Rocky Mountain Classic
II on August 25. Lerche 37 is a nine-year-old dark bay
Holsteiner gelding.
Cansport
Jim Ifko
Calgary’s Jim Ifko won the $25,000 Western Division Jump
Canada Talent Squad Final, presented by Stone Ridge,
at the Rocky Mountain Classic II on August 25. Riding
Peninsula Croisette, Ikfo made easy work of the jump-off
course, guiding the eight-year-old Dutch Warmblood mare
home in a time of 42.45 seconds to take the win. Peninsula
Croisette is owned by Cheryl Whyte of Bryte Enterprises
Ltd.
Rocky Mountain Classic II - August 24-28
Anderson Ranch, Calgary, AB
Canadian Success Stories
Cansport Cansport
September 2011
8Zeidler Farm
Zeidler Farm won two out of three
divisions when the Jump Canada
Young Horse Series was held August
17-21 during the Summer Fort
Classic at Thunderbird Show Park
in Langley, BC. In the Five-Year-
Old Division, it was a one-two finish
for horses bred by Zeidler Farm of
DeWinton, AB. Darragh Kenny rode
Lavender ZF to victory and placed
second with India Blue ZF. Zeidler
Farm also emerged victorious in the
Six-Year-Old Division, where Kenny
rode Incognito
jump-off performance.
(above) to a clearErynn Ballard
Erynn Ballard of Tottenham, Ontario,
Canada, rode Nancy Amling’s Taken
to victory in the $25,000 Chicago
Hunter Derby, a member event of the
USHJA International Hunter Derby
Series, on September 11 in Chicago,
IL. She also finished second, ninth,
and eleventh with Bases Loaded,
Crown N Scepter, and Clearly.
Aullmyn Photography
Alexander Grayton
Alex Grayton of Priddis, ON, took
home top honours at the $20,000
Western Canadian Jump Canada
Young Horse Series Finals, held
at the Rocky Mountain Classic III
from September 1 to 4 in Calgary,
AB. It was the second win in a row
for Grayton and Alban in the Six-
Year-Old Division, who also topped
the field a week earlier at the Rocky
Mountain Classic II. By Cavalier and
out of a Voltaire mare, the grey Dutch
Warmblood gelding is owned by
Grayton Farm Ltd.
Cansport
BMO Nations’ Cup Team
Team Canada, comprised of Jonathan Asselin riding Showgirl, Tiffany Foster
riding Southwind VDL
riding Star Power put in a stellar performance to capture second place in the
$350,000 BMO Nations’ Cup held September 10 at the Spruce Meadows
(left), Eric Lamaze riding Hickstead, and Ian Millar“Masters” Tournament. Millar and Lamaze both jumped clear in the first round
while Foster incurred nine faults in her Canadian Show Jumping Team debut
riding Southwind VDL, a 12-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding by Baloubet
de Rouet that had was purchased in July by Artisan Farms.
In the second round, Canada counted scores of eight from Asselin and four
from Millar, while Lamaze posted the only double clear performance of the
day to secure a second place finish for Canada. France won the $350,000
BMO Nations’ Cup, in which 10 nations competed.
Jennifer Wood Media
September 2011
9Amelia Vernon
Amelia Vernon of Calgary, AB won the CET Medal
Prairie Regional Final held September 14 to 18 at the
Fall Classic tournament, hosted at Anderson Ranch, in
Calgary, AB. Vernon and her mount, Granted, an eightyear-
old light bay Dutch Warmblood gelding leased from
Emil Spadone, beat out 19 other competitors for the win.
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Eric Lamaze
Olympic Champion Eric Lamaze of Schomberg, ON,
continued his unprecedented winning streak by claiming
the €100,000 Grand Prix of Barcelona on September 23
at CSIO5* Barcelona, Spain. Riding Atlete Van’t Heike,
Lamaze was the only rider from 45 entries to post two
perfect clear rounds to win the €100,000 1.60m Grand
Prix of Barcelona. Lamaze has now claimed victory in four
CSIO5* Grand Prix events with wins in La Baule, France;
Rome, Italy; Calgary, Canada and now Barcelona.
Artur Mas
Hugh Graham
Hugh Graham of Schomberg, ON,
won the $20,000 Aviva Elite/Peel
Maryborough Phase I, the opening leg
of the three-phase $100,000 Caledon
Cup, on September 22 at the CSI2*
Canadian Show Jumping Tournament
in Palgrave, ON. A total of 12 horses
jumped clear over the Leopoldo
Palacios-designed course to return for
the jump-off. Graham and Executive
Privilege 3E, owned and bred by
KingRidge Stables, put in a clear
jump-off round, stopping the clock in
40.01 seconds to take the victory.
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Ian Millar
Nine-time Olympian Ian Millar
of Perth, ON, won the $100,000
Caledon Cup on September 25, at
the CSI2* Canadian Show Jumping
Tournament in Palgrave, ON. The
$100,000 Caledon Cup, presented
by Aviva Elite, Peel Maryborough,
and RAM Equestrian, was held over
three phases. Millar and Star Power
won both the $30,000 Aviva Elite/
Peel Maryborough Phase II and the
$50,000 RAM Equestrian Phase III to
take the overall Caledon Cup title.
Cealy Tetley
Jumper Judge Clinic
November 18, 2011
Spruce Meadows, Alberta
Clinicians - Tommy Michiel,
Kim Morrison and Steven Oviatt
For more information,
click here.Mark Todd Clinic
November 6 & 7, 2011
Ghostwood Farm,
Hockley Valley, Ontario
Clinician - Mark Todd, Eventing Legend
This two-day riding clinic features
members of Canada’s National Senior
and Young Rider eventing teams.
Proceeds will benefit Youthdale
Treatment Centre’s riding program
For more information, please contact
Dr. Usha Knabe at
marktoddclinic@gmail.com
.Clinics, Clinics, Clinics!!
September 2011
10Jump Canada Hall of Fame Inductees Announced for 2011
Jump Canada is proud to announce this year's inductees into the Jump Canada
Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Gala, presented by BMO
Financial Group, will be held on Sunday, November 6, 2011, at the Liberty Grand in
Toronto, ON.
The Jump Canada Hall of Fame was created in 2006 to recognize outstanding
contributions to hunter/jumper sport. To date, 37 champions have been welcomed
into the Hall of Fame. This year's celebrated inductees will be:
Builder (Organization)
– The Anderson Family, founders of Anderson RanchBuilder (Individual)
chef d’equipe
– Terrance Millar, Canadian Equestrian Team veteran andJumper Horse
the 1987 Pan American Games
– Kahlua, ridden by Lisa Carlsen at the 1988 Seoul Olympics andTeam
Anderson, Danny Foster, Ian Millar & Beth Underhill
– 1991 Pan American Games Silver Medal Team comprised of SandraPony
“We are proud of what the Hall of Fame has come to represent; Excellence, Achievement and Class,” said Mark Samuel,
Chairman of the Jump Canada Hall of Fame. “We thank BMO Financial Group for their on-going and steadfast support, and
look forward to another fantastic evening of celebration and entertainment.”
The sixth annual Jump Canada Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Gala will be part of a black-tie gala and dinner, followed
– Three’s A Crowd, owned by Corie Bannisterfor the first time by live music and dancing, held in the elegant Governor’s Room at Toronto's Liberty Grand Entertainment
Complex at Exhibition Place. Music will be provided by the Terence Gowan band featuring the powerful vocals of Alana
Bridgewater.
The Hall of Fame Gala has quickly grown into an annual favourite and has been a sell-out in each of its first five years. Friends
and associates will be on hand to present the distinct Hall of Fame awards, making for a very special evening recalling the
sport's greatest memories. Induction and acceptance speeches regularly run the gamut from factual to humorous to poignant.
Tickets for the Jump Canada Hall of Fame Gala and Induction Ceremony are $200 per person and can be purchased individually
or in tables of eight. To purchase tickets, please visit the Jump Canada Hall of Fame
contact Ashley Raaymakers at tel: 613 248-3433 ext. 144 or e-mail:
website. For more information, pleaseARaaymakers@equinecanada.ca.The Jump Canada Hall of Fame committee is comprised of Mark Samuel (Chairman), Jennifer Anstey, Evie Frisque, Muffie
Guthrie, Dalene Paine, Jennifer Ward and Nancy Wetmore.
1991 Pan American Games Team. From left to
right: Ian Millar, Sandra Anderson, Beth Underhill
& Danny Foster.
Courtesy of Equine Canada
Lisa Carlsen and Kahlua
Terrance Millar
Courtesy of Terrance Millar
September 2011
11Canadian Show Jumping Team Returns from a Successful Spanish Tour
Jill Henselwood, Eric Lamaze, Chris Pratt and Jenna Thompson represented the Canadian Show Jumping Team at CSIO5*
Gijon, ESP, from August 31 to September 5, and in the FEI Promotional League Nations’ Cup Final at CSIO5* Barcelona, ESP,
from September 21–25.
At CSIO5* Gijon, Canada finished tenth. Team members enjoyed success individually with Henselwood of Oxford Mills, ON,
and George, a nine-year-old Hannoverian gelding owned by Brian Gingras, placing sixth in the €125,000 Gijon Cajastur Grand
Prix on September 4.
Riding Sidoline Van de Centaur, a nine-year-old Belgian Sport Horse mare owned by Torrey Pines Stable and Artisan Farms
LLC, Lamaze placed second in the €23,000 1.50m Coca Cola Group competition on September 1. The previous day, Lamaze
and Atlete Van’t Heike were fourth in the €23,000 1.50m Oquendo competition.
Thompson and Cathleen also earned great result with a fifth place finish in the 1.50m Cocinas Asturianas speed class and
seventh in the 1.50m Volvo competition in Gijon.
In Barcelona, Canada fielded a three-man team as Henselwood’s mount had sustained a minor injury. With no drop score,
Lamaze, Pratt and Thompson earned a fourth place finish in the CSIO5* Barcelona FEI Promotional League Nations’ Cup.
Pratt, formerly of Belfountain, ON, posted a score of four faults in the first round and returned to jump clear in the second
riding Cruise, an 11-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding owned by Indigo Farms LLC. Thompson of Calgary, AB, and Zeke, a
14-year-old Oldenburg gelding, incurred five faults in the first round and eight in the second. Lamaze riding Atlete Van’t Heike,
an 11-year-old Belgian Warmblood owned by Torrey Pines Stable and Artisan Farms LLC, had eight faults in the first round and
returned to jump clear in the second.
Following two rounds of competition, Canada’s final score of 25 faults earned fourth place overall. Sweden won with a score of
16 faults. The host nation of Spain finished second with 21 faults while third place went to the Ukraine with a score of 22 faults.
The Canadian Show Jumping Team members also enjoyed individual success in Barcelona. Lamaze and Atlete Van’t Heike
won the €100,000 Grand Prix of Barcelona with the only double clear performance on September 23. The win marked the
fourth CSIO5* Grand Prix victory for Lamaze during the 2011 season, having also posted wins at CSIO5* La Baule, France,
CSIO5* Rome, Italy, and CSIO5* Calgary, Canada.
Thompson and her 10-year-old Hannoverian mare, Cathleen, placed eighth on the opening day of competition in Barcelona in
the 1.40m Premio Especial RCPB speed competition.
“We just returned from Spain after a very successful tour that culminated in a fourth place finish in the Promotional League
Nations’ Cup Final in Barcelona,” said Mark Laskin of Langley, BC, who acted as Canadian Show Jumping Team chef d’équipe.
“Some of the tour highlights for me were Jill and George jumping to a great result in the very difficult grand prix in Gijon, Jenna’s
mare Cathleen taking a really big step in her development by jumping clean in the King’s Cup in Gijon, Eric winning the Grand
Prix of Barcelona, and Chris riding to the team’s best score in the Barcelona Nations’ Cup.”
Complete details about the two competitions may be found for CSIO5* Gijon at
www.gijon.es/chipico andwww.csiobarcelona.com
The Spanish tour is made possible through Sport Canada’s ‘Own the Podium’ program, a national sport technical initiative
designed to help Canada’s summer and winter athletes achieve podium success at the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
for CSIO5* Barcelona.All photos © Cealy Tetley
September 2011
12Eastern Division
1. Lauren Patava Sly 40
2. Margie Gayford Calando Z 36
3. Lanie Thomas Albion 33
4. Katelyn Lesway Limited Edition 29
4. Ryan Roy Limbo 124 29
6. Greg Kuti Argento 27
Western Division
1. Tamie Phillips Lerche 37 33
2. Dominique Shone Ka Ching 24
2. Femke van den Bosch Tom Tom 24
4. Ben Asselin Magic Man 21
5. Jennifer Whyte Peninsula Apollo 20
6. Lindsay Wendt Billy Autumn 19
Jump Canada Talent Squad Series
Final StandingsWestern Division
1. Sarah Wallace Wostella 15
2. Tom Biron Three Cups Apple Jack 15
3. Ashley Buss Livingston’s Pride 13
3. Kelley Thurlow Cabriolet 13
5. Sarah Moss Latrelle 11
5. Lynne Teasell Calida 11
7. Meghan MacDonald What’s Up 10
Eastern Division
1. Christine Wiggins Zanzibar 20
2. Mark Struthers Air of Gold 19
3. Mikala Chesler Wilhemina 15
3. Victoria Weaver Sevastian K 15
5. Ashlee Steffens Coltish Z 11
6. Katie McNair Trappist SS 9
6. Kaitlyn Blum Carnell 9
Jump Canada Emerging Rider Series
Final Standings2011/2012 North American World Cup League
As of September 19, 2011Eastern Division
Ian Millar 34
Beth Underhill 19
Eric Lamaze 17
Elizabeth Bates 17
Jill Henselwood 12
Lauren Hunkin 10
Western Division
Brian Morton 36
Samantha Buirs 24
Jenna Thompson 22
Jonathan Asselin 17
Lisa Carlsen 15
Tani Zeidler 13
Jump Canada Cup Standings
Final Standings1. Francois Lamontagne Unik Circa 17290
2. Brian Morton Spitfire 14850
3. Samantha Buirs Total Touch 14510
4. Tiffany Fong Black Ice 12960
5. Elliott Stone Caprilli HSF 12915
6. Yann Candele Azzaro van’t Hagenhof 12555
September 2011
13Acknowledgments
Editorial Board
Elizabeth Bordeaux, Chris Pack, John Taylor, Jennifer Ward (Editor), Lindy Welsby, Nancy WetmoreContributors
Alexa Cheater, John Taylor and Jennifer WardEC Staff Contributors
Julie Cull, Karen Hendry-Ouellette and Jennifer MahoneyPhotographers
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www.equinecanada.ca/jumpcanadaSarah Johnstone Named
CAVALOR ‘Athlete of the Month’
Sarah Johnstone was named the CAVALOR ‘Athlete of the Month’ for August by Jump Canada.
Following a string of victories, Sarah Johnstone has been named the CAVALOR ‘Athlete of the
Month’ for August by Jump Canada.
Johnstone 20, of Aurora, ON, and Leonidas captured the $25,000 Hayes Co. Grand Prix on
Sunday, August 14, during the first week of competition at the National Capital Show Jumping
Tournaments held at the Nepean National Equestrian Park in Ottawa, ON. Johnstone rode
Leonidas, a 14-year-old Hannoverian gelding owned by Trish Crang, to the win.
The pair’s success had begun the previous day, when they won the $10,000 Peel Maryborough
Mutual Insurance Company/Henry Equestrian Insurance Brokers Ltd. Modified Grand Prix. As
the defending champions of the Modified Grand Prix, Johnstone and Leonidas topped 19 starters for the victory by posting the
fastest double clean effort of the class.
In addition to her wins in August, Johnstone rode Starlet, a 12-year-old Dutch Warmblood mare owned by North Ridge, to
victory in the 1.50m Open Jumper at CSI** International Bromont II on July 29.
“I’ve been training hard all summer and everything came together in Ottawa,” said Johnstone. “The two horse shows are
beautiful and feature a great grand prix ring.
“It is awesome that Cavalor sponsors this award,” added Johnstone, who is heading to Europe to further her jumping career by
training with Paul Hendrix. “Every sponsor counts, and Cavalor makes a huge difference.”
As the CAVALOR ‘Athlete of the Month’ for August, Johnstone receives a gift certificate from title sponsor CAVALOR Inc.
In Canada, Cavalor products are available through Equus Integral (Francis Berger 514 924-4035 and Michel Lavictoire 514 467-
8075). Equus Integral is Cavalor Inc.’s exclusive Canadian distributor and can be reached at
info@equusintegral.com or by visitingwww.equusintegral.com
CAVALOR Inc. is the exclusive North American licensee of the CAVALOR brand and the CAVALOR products from Nutriquine NV.
CAVALOR Inc.’s mission is to organize and manage the distribution of CAVALOR products, promote the brand, and establish
partnerships to locally manufacture the CAVALOR products, all in North America. For over 20 years, Nutriquine NV (a Belgian
company) has been a pioneer in equine nutrition. In close cooperation with veterinarians, scientists and specialists of the equestrian sports, Nutriquine
has developed, under the brand name CAVALOR, a complete line of supplements, care and feed products to address the diverse needs and requirements
of top sport horses and breeding stables. CAVALOR products are distributed and used by many champions in 45 countries around the world. CAVALOR,
when the result counts!
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