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#4 7001 Nesters Road, Whistler, BC

Lisa Hilton Your Local Contact for Real Estate in Whistler and Pemberton — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:54:35 -0800

I just finished uploading this Condomunium for sale, #4 7001 Nesters Road, Whistler, BC

One of the best priced two bedrooms in Whistler� also one of the lowest strata fees at $124 monthly! It’s recently been renovated with new flooring, light fixtures, paint� windows and front door. The kitchen has new cabinetry, appliances, sink, faucet and the bathroom has been reconfigured with a new bathtub, toilet, tile and cabinets. This ground floor townhouse has parking right outside the door as well as a bus stop. Blackcomb Condos has a new roof and a private backyard area overlooking a pond. This convenient location is beside Nesters shopping center (groceries, caf�, liquor store, etc.) and is walking distance to the Village. This property is ideal for weekenders or as a starter home; your mortgage could be cheaper than your rent!

9331 Emerald Drive, Whistler, BC

Lisa Hilton Your Local Contact for Real Estate in Whistler and Pemberton — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:50:15 -0800

I just finished uploading this Vacant land for sale, 9331 Emerald Drive, Whistler, BC

Large lot at the north end of Emerald Estates. Backing onto Crown land, this lot is over 13,000 square feet. A great lot for a starter home in Whistler. Single family has never been so affordable!

EQUI FAIR in Squamish

Lisa Hilton Your Local Contact for Real Estate in Whistler and Pemberton — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:29:33 -0800

I am proposing April 21 as the date for EQUI FAIR here in Squamish at our show grounds. This is going to take everyone's participation to put on an excellent representation of Equestrian sport, recreation and enjoyment as well as showcasing the industry.

Please check your calendars and give us feedback as to your availability.

We have sponsorship to host pony rides in addition to many other fun activities like games, a info booth, a welcome tent, concession, and demo riders/activities. Please indicate which area interests you.

Thank you,

Jinny

jinailsa@telus.net

P.s. Karin will be emailing a list of show dates for our local shows soon!

Is it time to Protect Yourself?

Lisa Hilton Your Local Contact for Real Estate in Whistler and Pemberton — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:59:09 -0800

With the 10-year mortgage rate being at an all-time historical low, now may be the time to get yourself some free, no obligation insurance against future interest rate increases.... at least for the next 120 days anyway.

Did you know that we are able to secure a 10-year fixed term at 3.99% for 120 days with some simple information just in case the rates take a funny turn and move up?

Here's all we need to secure this historical low interest rate:
- your name
- your email address
- your telephone number
- the approximate mortgage amount

Simply email this information to info@gibbardhoffart.com and we will email you back a rate-hold certificate. Once you're ready to move forward, contact us and we'll get the ball rolling to turn this rate hold into a real approval for you and obtain a secure interest rate for your mortgage - for the next 10 years!

Please note this is a simple "rate hold" only a not a "pre-approval". Mortgage must complete before the 120 day time-frame so we will need to start the process well before this expiry date. Please contact our office and we'll be more than happy to walk you through the process.

This is a "just in case" maneuver and is a free service from Gibbard Hoffart Financial Group. Please email us or give us a call to secure your future today.

#302/303 4591 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, BC

Lisa Hilton Your Local Contact for Real Estate in Whistler and Pemberton — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:36:22 -0800

I just finished uploading this Condomunium for sale, #302/303 4591 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, BC

Luxurious two bedroom suite at the exclusive Four Seasons Resort in Whistler. Enjoy the flexibility of this spacious 'lock-off style' suite with sleeping room for eight. It features a one bedroom suite and adjoining studio suite with can be combined or used separately. The cozy living room is perfect for relaxing at the end of a big ski day � it has a fireplace, wet bar and private deck looking into the courtyard. Let the Four Seasons impress you with their amenities and service standards � the resort has an outdoor pool, hot tub, steam room, health club, world class spa and bistro. The ski concierge service takes care of all your recreational wants; all you need to do is take the shuttle to the base of Blackcomb which is only minutes away. Enjoy full ownership with two months personal usage and the opportunity to earn rental revenue.

#2204 4308 Main Street, Whistler, BC

Lisa Hilton Your Local Contact for Real Estate in Whistler and Pemberton — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:31:00 -0800

I just finished uploading this Condomunium for sale, #2204 4308 Main Street, Whistler, BC

Great price on a great Delta Studio. An ideal entry level purchase to diversify your investment portfolio. Delta offers a location central for year around guests, whether they are skiing, at a conference or enjoying a getaway. Delta Whistler Village Suites staff consistently wins awards for their standard of service. Whistler just enjoyed their busiest December in the resorts history.

Residential Mortgage Rates Effective February 3, 2012

Lisa Hilton Your Local Contact for Real Estate in Whistler and Pemberton — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:27:02 -0800

Prime Rate = 3.00%

TERM (fixed)	Bank Rate	BEST Broker Rate
1 Year	3.50	2.80
2 Year	3.85	3.09
3 Year	4.35	2.79
4 Year	4.99	2.95
5 Year	5.39	3.29
7 Year	6.35	3.89
10 Year	6.75	3.99
15 Year	N/A	9.55
18 Year	N/A	9.55
Variable Rate Mortgages	Prime	Prime - 0.20%

Are rates beginning the move upward?

Recently a few lenders came out with beginning of the year 'hot' rates for 5 year mortgages at 2.99%.

Although these rates have moved on / expired, there does not seem to be any outward upward movement on the rates...... for now.

Is this going to last for a week? Month? Year? Honestly, that is a fantastic question as we don't know. Indications that rates might start moving up are there.

Are you sitting in a fixed rate mortgage that is higher than 4%? Give us a call to review. It is all part of our service to you to ensure that you are not paying a dollar more in interest than you absolutely have to!

Enjoy the sunshine for the weekend, and remember to feel free to contact either Gabe or Karen at any time with your mortgage needs!

*** Rate Specials available for quick close files. Ask us for further deals!

Feng Shui Tips

Lisa Hilton Your Local Contact for Real Estate in Whistler and Pemberton — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:55:47 -0800

Thursday, February 02, 2012

Feng Shui, the art of orienting objects for optimal qi, has gained in popularity in recent years, particularly in BC. BC Living shows how it can add a little zen in your home. At its most basic level, classical feng shui can be broken down into four factors that, together, determine how desirable a location is for the client's needs.

1. Location: Look at the physical area itself. 70% of a building's energy is determined by its location within a five mile radius. Traditionally positive traits include elevation and proximity to water. Elements that are typically avoided are bridges and fast-moving traffic. One Asian investor was said to have bought property based solely from observations taken from a helicopter survey of the land

2. Building: How is the building set within its location? Some properties just don’t sell because of the direction they face. Traditionally, a south-facing home is desirable because the sun is thought to warm the house and foster strength and health for its inhabitants.

3. Occupants: In order to do an accurate consultation, Chinese zodiac charts can be used to map out the "energy blueprint" of the occupants to choose the best location for clients’ needs.

4. Time: When was the building constructed? Houses run in 20-year cycles. Buildings that were made in 2004 will flourish and increase in value in 2024. Of course, there are smaller changes to a house's energy every year, but every 20 those seriously practicing more advanced feng shui will make adjustments such as painting their house or changing their front door.

Now want to incorporate Feng Shui into your home? Regardless of where your home is and which way it faces, you can incorporate to improve your feng shui. Here are some tips:

Declutter! This is especially important for the front door area, the bedroom and the stove area.

Front door. It should be attractive, bright and welcoming. It should also be free of clutter so as not to impede the qi.

Space. Qi needs space to flow freely. “If the qi is disturbed, then people are disturbed. If the qi is squeezed into a dark or confined space, then that changes the quality of the qi.

Light. This is important, which is another reason why south-facing properties are so desirable. Ensure your space has adequate lighting that reaches all the corners.

Balance. This is based on the yin-yang principle. Everything needs to be in balance in order to achieve harmony. Yes, you want light but not so much that it’s glaring. Warmth from the sun is great, but you don’t want to overheat. Create a space that is well balanced.

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GREENHAWK TO SPONSOR A $10,000 RMSJ HUNTER DERBY

Lisa Hilton Your Local Contact for Real Estate in Whistler and Pemberton — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:35:14 -0800

February 2, 2012

For Immediate Release

Contact RMSJ
(403) 256-8652

Calgary, Alberta – Rocky Mountain Show Jumping is pleased at this time to welcome back Jenn McGinn of Greenhawk Calgary to their valued family of sponsors. Jenn and her family have been long time supporters of Rocky Mountain Show Jumping, and their wonderful GreenHawk franchise is celebrating their 7th anniversary in 2012.

Jenn was announced as the 2011 People's Choice award winner in the Jr/Am category. It is obvious to everyone who competes at the tournaments here at RMSJ why Jenn was chosen by her peers. She always has a smile on her face! Jenn is proud of the fact that she loves her business and enjoys competing in the hunter divisions, with no real aspirations to move into the Jumper ring. Greenhawk will be a title sponsor of one of the $10,000.00 Hunter Derbies that will be held during one of the 8 outdoor tournaments to be held in 2012 at Anderson Ranch. As the season approaches, their Derby will be announced.

"Rocky Mountain Show Jumping is an incredible organization with a global vision. From the grassroots to the International level of the sport, it is a competitor oriented venue that strives to create a positive and valuable experience for both horse and rider alike. We at Greenhawk Calgary are proud to support an organization such as RMSJ that aligns itself with our values of community, horsemanship, and passion for the sport." explains Jenn, owner of Greenhawk, Calgary. "My love is obviously the hunter ring, and it is great to see all of the fantastic Hunter Derbies every year hosted at Anderson Ranch, and we will be pleased to attach our name to one of them."

“We at Rocky Mountain Show Jumping are always thankful for the support given to us by companies in the community. Their support helps us to further develop the venue into a place where equine enthusiasts from all walks of life can come to enjoy great competition while fine tuning their skills," explains John. "The support becomes even more special to us when it comes from people who are inside our industry, as it shows us that they care about what we are doing. Jenn is one of those people, and we are pleased to have her continued support."

Rocky Mountain Show Jumping wants to encourage all of their followers to visit the Greenhawk Calgary location either in person, or on-line. To entice followers, they have created a $500.00 Greenhawk shopping spree Olympic Gold Medal Challenge. Simply visit the RMSJ Facebook page, and enter the $500.00 Offer.

Pick your choices for Gold Individual and Gold Team at this summer's Olympic Games, and you will be entered into a draw to win a $500.00 Greenhawk shopping spree.

Visit the Greenhawk Calgary, and Rocky Mountain Show Jumping pages to be informed of the $10,000 Greenhawk Hunter Derby!

Rocky Mountain Show Jumping hosts its tournaments at Anderson Ranch in Calgary’s south end, a world-class facility featuring permanent stabling for 300 horses and a grass grand prix field complete with natural obstacles. For more information on Rocky Mountain Show Jumping, please visit www.rmshowjumping.com.

New Ferrier - Sea to Sky corridor

Lisa Hilton Your Local Contact for Real Estate in Whistler and Pemberton — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:03:58 -0800

To Whom It May Concern:

My name is Ben van der Valk. I am an experienced farrier who recently moved to Squamish. I am now servicing the Sea to Sky Corridor as well as the Lower Mainland with farrier and blacksmithing services.

I founded my business, Western Valley Forge and Farrier, in 2009. I have successfully operated my business in Fernie and Bridge Lake, BC before recently moving to Squamish. My education includes completing the Equine Sciences program at the University of Guelph, the Farrier Sciences program at the Canadian School of Horseshoeing, and Wilderness Guide Outfitting Training.

My extensive experience in horsemanship includes working as a wilderness horseback guide for over eight years in BC and Alberta, wrangling, and working with young horses, untrained horses, and horses with behavioral problems as well as colt-starting. I am passionate about horses and am eager to build my business in the surrounding area. My clients will affirm that I am dependable, extremely hard-working, very capable at my craft, and trustworthy.

The well-being of your horse is of the upmost importance to me. My commitment to you is to listen carefully to your goals, keep your horse happy, and provide the best care possible to your horse.

I welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss the specific needs you have for your horse. I’m also pleased to provide references as required. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Ben van der Valk

Phone: 778.987.2999

E-mail: westernvalleyforgeandfarrier@gmail.com

www.forgeandfarrier.ca

2012 Equine Education Conference Weekend

Lisa Hilton Your Local Contact for Real Estate in Whistler and Pemberton — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:39:37 -0800

Nearly 300 horse enthusiasts and industry professionals converged at the Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel to attend Horse Council BC's second Equine Education Conference and an Awards Gala to celebrate BC's Best Equine Achievements.

2012 Equine Education Conference

Here is what attendees had to say:

"SUPERB! Best of any conference I've ever attended. I'm 65 and have attended hundreds!"

"The caliber of the speakers was PHENOMENAL! Thank-you so much for bringing such rich, educational and entertaining professionals"

"It was incredible value for the money - Many Thanks"

Dr. Andrew McLean

The Equine Education Conference gave BC horse owners and riders the opportunity to hear some of the world's leading experts speak on topics of importance to every equine enthusiast, all in one inviting place out of the winter weather for a very reasonable price. Among the headliners were the internationally renowned equine behavior specialist, Dr. Andrew McLean from Australia and equine conformation expert Judy Wardrope.

Shelagh Niblock spoke about equine nutrition and Sandra Sokoloski gave tips for riders to help fix balance and seat issues. Dr. Terry Whiting, 2011 recipient of the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association Humane Award, tackled the subject of humane treatment for unwanted horses, and there were experts on hoof care and dental care,both areas of critical concern for horse owners.

Dr. Terry Whiting

2012 EDUCATIONAL CLINIC FOR JUDGES

Lisa Hilton Your Local Contact for Real Estate in Whistler and Pemberton — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:52:15 -0800

Sanctioned By EC/DC

This clinic is intended to provide existing judges with additional insight on theory basics, rules, judges protocol and will also include videos demonstrating specific movements and tests.

Note: This clinic will be presented in English only.

EDUCATIONAL CLINIC

PRESENTED BY DC OFFICIALS COMMITTEE - "JUDGING ALL THE ANGLES"

Judging is never as straight forward as it appears. This one-day clinic will attempt to cover "all the angles" including judging from the front as opposed to the side, judging in panels, assessing paces, identifying the correct angles as well as current rules. Practical judging from videos will cover Training to PSG levels.

WHEN: Saturday, March 31, 2012

WHERE: Ontario Equestrian Federation Office, Toronto

(Address to be confirmed - OEF currently in the process of moving)

TIME: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

COST: $150.00 includes lunch

DEADLINE: Register by March 15, 2012

CLINICIANS:Brenda Minor and Joan Macartney

Further details regarding hotels in the area, etc. will be forthcoming.

Click here for the registration form http://bit.ly/yiDDdZ

Jump Canada News

Lisa Hilton Your Local Contact for Real Estate in Whistler and Pemberton — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:47:57 -0800

January 2012 1
January, Volume 8, Issue 1
Letter from the Chair
The winter show circuits have begun across the continent.
From Wellington to Thermal, and in some arenas to the
north, people are showing horses and preparing for the
upcoming year. An Olympic year is always an interesting
one. A flurry of horse sales happen in the weeks prior to the
year end. Under FEI rules, the horse must be registered
to the country it will represent by December 31st of the
preceding year. Large dollar horse sales are impossible to
keep secret and fans everywhere were glued to websites to
see which country lost their superstars and which country
gained them! Several potential Olympic stars came our way
for Eric Lamaze and others, boding well for our Canadian
team hopes. If the stars align, we may be able to repeat our Beijing success story.
This will be the final Olympics with chef d’equipe Terrance ‘Torchy’ Millar at the helm. He
retires from the position after this year and hands the reins to Mark Laskin. Mark has
acted as Co-Chair of High Performance with Torchy for the past two years and we have
every faith that he is ready to take over. It is a reassuring feeling for the Jump Canada
Board not to be scrambling for a replacement. The orientation and shared position plan
will help ensure a smooth transition.
We have also bid farewell to Akaash Maharaj, the CEO of Equine Canada (EC). Akaash
held the position for four years and was certainly the most influential and well-spoken
leader we have seen at EC. While every leader has their detractors, most would agree
that it will be a difficult task to replace Akaash. He raised our Canadian profile within
the FEI and the international sports world, and never failed to impress and surprise us
with his oratory and written skills. Akaash led EC through a tumultuous time with the
Provinces and challenged all the disciplines to be the very best that they could be. We
will miss him, and we at Jump Canada wish him well on whatever road he chooses to
take.
The annual Equine Canada Convention takes place in St. John’s, Newfoundland, during
the first week of February. Many volunteer hours will be spent at meetings and clinics. If
you can join us please do. If not, stay tuned for updates from all the meetings.
John Taylor
Chair, Jump Canada
In this Issue:
Young Guns! Emily George Tastes
Team Victory in Buenos Aires
North American World Cup League
Jump Canada Hall of Fame Profile
The Anderson Family
FEI International Jumping
Children’s Final
2012 Jump Canada Short List
Bronze Officials Subsidy Program Pilot
2012 FEI Competitions in Canada
10 Questions With ...
Francois Lamontagne
Clinics, Clinics, Clinics!
2012 London Olympic
Declared Athletes and Horses
Eric Lamaze Named
CAVALOR ‘Athlete of the Month’
Acknowledgements
Rolex World Rider Rankings As of December 31, 2011
180. John Pearce 530
184. John Anderson 515
200. Tiffany Foster 470
230. Angela Covert-Lawrence 395
238. Jonathan Asselin 380
2. Eric Lamaze 3291
34. Ian Millar 1875
130. Jill Henselwood 708
152. Amy Millar 605
166. Yann Candele 573
Top 10 Canadian Riders
January 2012 2
Young Guns!
Emily George Tastes Team Victory in Buenos Aires
By Karen Robinson
It’s nearly every aspiring young rider’s dream: to don the red jacket, perform
well for your team, and stand on a podium watching your nation’s flag flutter in
the breeze while the national anthem fills your ears. Some people wait a long
time for that moment while others never know it at all despite long, successful
show careers. Emily George is one of the fortunate; at just 26 years old and
the youngest member of the Canadian Show Jumping Team in the Nations’
Cup in Buenos Aires last November, she experienced what she hopes was
only her first taste of being on a winning team.
“This was my first team experience, and it was such a cool feeling,” she says.
“It’s actually a bit hard to put into words, but the atmosphere of competing on a
team is something you just can’t beat.”
Emily can be proud of the fact that she contributed to the team’s result, jumping
clear in the first round riding Quidam’s Ramiro, a 15-year-old Holsteiner gelding
owned by her parents, Julie and Rick George. In the second round, the
combined results of team members Emily, Tiffany Foster and Angela Covert-
Lawrence, meant anchor rider Jonathan Asselin wasn’t required to jump at all
as Canada took the victory over its closest rivals, Brazil and Argentina.
For Emily, who has known this was what she wanted to strive for almost
from her first riding lesson, the success in Argentina was an important career
milestone. Emily was first introduced to riding by way of a lesson given to her
as an eighth birthday present in Toronto, where her family lived before moving
west to Calgary. A self-confessed ‘type A’ personality, Emily has always thrown
herself completely into her passions. The only significant amount of time she
has ever spent out of the saddle was in her last year of university, when she
took half a year off from riding to complete a geology degree. But Emily knew
that was just a temporary situation; the degree is more of a back-up strategy
than a career goal. Riding and teaching are what Emily has in her plans for
the future.
“As I was graduating I knew I had no interest in working in that field,” she says.
“I love the horses and I believe I have much to give back to the community by
teaching.”
With her first Grand Prix horse, Smart Thinking, Emily led the Western Division
of the Kubota Cup Canadian Championship Series through two of the three
Western Canadian series competitions despite being only 21 years of age.
When she bought Quidam’s Ramiro, who had been the 2006 Canadian Show
Jumping Champion under Laurie Bucci, Emily was also riding the mare Ramila
at the grand prix level.
“She was an unorthodox jumper and very hot,” says Emily of the mare, who
is now beginning a new career as a brood mare. By comparison, Quidam’s
Ramiro has “always been very solid. He’s such a good teacher.”
After winning the Canadian Show Jumping Championships at the age of nine,
Eric Lamaze showed Quidam’s Ramiro before he arrived at Jonathan Asselin’s
stable for six months in 2007. Emily was training with Asselin at the time, and
was looking for a second Grand Prix horse. Asselin suggested she try him and
the pairing was a success.
“Our first class was a 1.45m class,” she remembers. “I jumped around in a
snaffle, and he was great. That first summer we did both 1.60m derbies held
at Spruce Meadows.”
Emily George and Quidam’s Ramiro
Cealy Tetley
Emily George, left, was part of Canada’s winning
team with Tiffany Foster, chef d’equipe Mark Laskin,
Angela Covert-Lawrence and Jonathan Asselin in the
Buenos Aires Nations’ Cup in November.
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January 2012 3
When Emily bought Quidam’s Ramiro, she knew he would be an important
stepping stone in her team aspirations, but she didn’t realize he would actually
become her first team horse.
“I didn’t know if he would last and I didn’t think he would become as careful as he
has,” she says.
Quidam’s Ramiro proved himself with consistent clear rounds in 2011, culminating
with his team performance in Argentina. His clear first round in the Nations’ Cup
was one of only two in that first round. Now that the 2012 season in Florida,
where Emily has been wintering for the past several years, is under way, she will
choose her competitions carefully in order to give herself the best possible chance
at making the team for London. She is, however, realistic about her chances,
saying, “I’m young and I don’t have a lot of experience, but my horse has all the
scope in the world.”
Breaking that big goal into smaller pieces, Emily is focused on making the
Nations’ Cup team in week eight of the Winter Equestrian Festival circuit. She
has also been actively looking for another Grand Prix horse or a talented young
horse, traveling to Europe nearly monthly throughout the fall. While she didn’t find
another potential Olympic horse before the December 31 deadline, she did come
home from one trip with a seven-year-old mare named Zavira. Having gone to
England to look at a Grand Prix horse, she instead she fell in love with the mare,
who had been bred just outside London.
“She’s big, tall, beautiful and black, but she’s green,” Emily says. “She was in the field until she was five.”
Emily will start out the Florida season slowly with Zavira so that the pair can form a strong partnership. Emily is based for
the winter with Quidam’s Ramiro and Zavira at Marley Goodman’s Turtle Lane Farm, which conveniently backs on to the
WEF show grounds. Her home training base is at Brenda Riddell’s Silver Star Farms in Calgary, but she hopes to start her
own business next year, which will mean skipping the annual trip to Florida.
“The clientele you start out with are not likely to be the kind you bring to Florida,” she explains. “I will take a break from
Florida next year to start teaching.”
Emily went out on her own as a rider a couple of years ago, but realizing that an eye on the ground is essential, she has
been getting help over the past year from American Grand Prix rider and trainer Eric Hasbrouck. He traveled with her to
Argentina, and is usually on hand at the bigger shows to offer his guidance. One party Emily doesn’t like to have at the
shows is her family.
“I’m at the point where I ask that my parents and my husband not come and watch me compete,” she explains. “I like to
focus on the task at hand. They visit on my days off, but I like to keep business separate from family.”
Although Emily’s engineer husband Liam Dinning is not involved with horses at all, she says, “He’s incredibly supportive.
We gave the girl who works for me Christmas off, so he and I mucked stalls.”
Whatever happens during this Olympic year for Emily, she has the same clear sense of purpose that has brought her to
where she is now. And given the determination and commitment that landed her on the Nations’ Cup team last fall, Emily is
not likely to disappear from the international show ring any time soon.
Spruce Meadows Media Services
2011/2012 North American World Cup League As of December 21, 2011
Eastern Division
Ian Millar 34
Eric Lamaze 21
Beth Underhill 19
Yann Candele 19
Hugh Graham 18
Western Division
Brian Morton 36
John Pearce 33
Chris Pratt 25
Samantha Buirs 24
Jenna Thompson 22
January 2012 4
Hall of Fame Inductee Profile
The Anderson Family
The sixth annual Jump Canada Hall of Fame Gala, presented by BMO Financial Group, was held on Sunday, November
6, 2011, at the Liberty Grand in Toronto, ON. Each year, the Hall of Fame recognizes outstanding contributions to the
sport. In 2011, five inductees were welcomed into the Jump Canada Hall of Fame. In tribute to the new inductees, we
will profile one each month in The Warm-Up Ring.
Builder (Organization): The Anderson Family
The Anderson Family of Calgary, Alberta has contributed to show jumping in Canada over two generations and on several
levels. All four children of JC and Barbara Anderson – John, Bryan, Sandra and Susan – have been members of the
Canadian team; in fact, Sandra is doubly inducted to the Hall of Fame this year as a member of the 1991 Pan American
Games team. In support of their family’s shared passion for horses, the Andersons built Aspen Ridge, a private show
jumping facility in the equestrian-dense countryside southwest of Calgary. The scope of Aspen Ridge expanded to the
point that, in 1986, the Andersons hosted their first international competition, which was also a selection trial for that
year’s World Championships. When JC Anderson sold his oil and gas company Anderson Exploration and retired in
2001, Aspen Ridge became Anderson Farms.
Over many years, Barbara Anderson was a dedicated volunteer at the Royal Winter Fair. She had made connections
with some of Europe’s top riders after Sandra and Susan spent some time training and competing in Europe early in their
careers. One of her contributions was to help the Royal secure top international riders from Europe. Perhaps Barbara
Anderson’s greatest gift to the sport in Canada was the creation of the CET Medal program, which continues to be an
important stepping stone for talented young riders destined for international careers.
“The CET Medal is an important legacy from my mother,” says John Anderson. “I hope it continues into the next generation
of future stars in the sport.”
John Anderson does more than hope for the future of the CET Medals; he hosts qualifiers and Regional Finals at his
Rocky Mountain Show Jumping competitions, formed in 1997. Today, the facility is home to a number of tournaments,
including four CSI2* competitions.
From left to right: Bryan, Susan, Sandra, John, JC and Barbara
Michelle C. Dunn
Anderson Ranch in Calgary, Alberta.
January 2012 5
Canadian Ashley Keary Wins Team Bronze
at FEI International Jumping Children’s Final
Ashley Keary, 14, of Brockville, ON, was a member
of the bronze medal team at the FEI Children’s
International Classics Final 2011 held from January
11 to 14, 2012, in Hong Kong.
Riding a borrowed horse, Hot Pot, a 15-year-old bay
gelding, for the entire competition, Keary started the
event with a clear round in the warm-up class on
January 11. The following day, the pair incurred four
faults in the first round to finish in 16th place. In the
second round, Keary and Hot Pot once again had four
faults for 15th position.
Riding for Team Chopardissimo with Lily Tootill from
New Zealand, Taryn Rault from Russia and Simon
Fernandez-Salvador Fallet from Ecuador, Keary’s
two-round total was combined with those of the other
members of her team. With only the top three scores
of each round to count, Keary’s team had a two-round
total of four faults with a combined time of 232.25 to
win the bronze medal. Team Happy Diamonds won
gold with four faults in a time of 212.52. The silver
medal went to Team Happy Sport with a four fault time
of 214.80.
“Attending the Final was an experience of a lifetime
that I will never forget,” said Keary, who attended the
competition with her long-time coach, Linda Amell of
North Stone Farm. “I have so many great memories
and friends. It was a pleasure to represent Canada
and receive a bronze medal.
“This was a learning experience and I think it has
improved my riding,” she continued. “I’m hoping to do
more international shows this upcoming year. I feel
very blessed to be able to compete at that level.”
On the final day of competition on January 14, Brazil’s
Sarah Vasconcellos won the individual title riding
Cornwall Chiefs. Arianna Ladd of Hong Kong finished
with the silver medal riding Mountain Treasure, while
South Africa’s Cameron Dawson won the bronze
medal riding Golden Goblet.
Keary earned the right to represent Canada through
her placing at the FEI Children’s Final Qualifier held
at the La Classique International de Blainville Week
2 in Blainville, PQ, which was one of two qualifying
competitions held in Canada in 2011.
Complete results for the FEI Children’s International
Classics Final 2011 may be found here.
Ashley Keary and Hot Pot at the 2011 FEI Children’s International Classics Final.
Ashley Keary (centre) was a member of the bronze medal winning team at
the FEI Children’s International Classics Final 2011 held in Hong Kong.
January 2012 6
Equine Canada Bronze Officials Subsidy Program Pilot
makes a difference to Competition Organizers
The Equine Canada Competitions and Officials Committees are pleased to announce the success of the second year of the
Equine Canada Bronze Officials Subsidy Program Pilot.
With close to $6,000 awarded in 2011 to Bronze level competition organizers to assist them in securing licensed officials for
their events; this is a program that has quickly made a significant difference to organizing clubs across the country. Overall,
more than $12,000 has been awarded.
By providing financial support evenly across the country and across all discipline and breed competitions, competitors have
been assured of competing under the jurisdiction of highly trained and accredited judges and course designers at licensed
competitions.
In 2011, 20 Bronze competitions representing the disciplines of hunter/jumper, endurance, driving, dressage, breed sports,
reining, eventing, general performance and Pony Club in seven provinces received funding after undergoing an application
process adjudicated by members of the Officials and Competitions committees.
After successful completion of the two-year Pilot, the program will be reviewed prior to its continuation in 2013.
“Much has been learned about the needs of our lower level organizers,” said Anne Welch, Chair of the Equine Canada
Competitions Committee. “It is now time to determine how best to bring this program forward in a sustainable way.”
“We have learned a lot from this program and future planning will include incentives for using 'r' officials and 'B' officials for
dressage and eventing so that the opportunities Bronze competitions offer under the subsidy program will help accelerate
the hands-on officiating required to gain promotion in their field of endeavour,” said Officials Committee Chair Jill Barton,
who has been responsible for the program since 2010.
In addition, Barton praised her subcommittee by saying, “The program would not have happened without Cec Watson, Ruth
Carlson, Isabel Reinerston and Mary Ruth Moore, who have all contributed their expertise to this program, as well as to the
staff in the Equine Canada Competitions Department.”
For a full list of recipients of the Pilot Program as well as program details for 2013 can be found here.
2012 Jump Canada Short List
The Jump Canada High Performance Committee is pleased to announce the 2012 Canadian Show Jumping Team Short
List based on the 2012 Short List Criteria. The following athletes have been identified as official members of the national
show jumping team, which falls under the umbrella of the Canadian Equestrian Team (CET).
The 4 riders who competed in the 2011 Pan Am Games:
• Ian Millar
• Jill Henselwood
Top 16 ranked Canadian Riders (in order) on the FEI Rolex Jumping Riders’ World Ranking list, not already named above:
• Beda Wachter
• Lindsay Wendt
• Samantha Buirs
• Brian Morton
• Jenna Thompson
• Tamie Phillips
• Jonathon Millar
• Eric Martin
• Jonathan Asselin
• Eric Lamaze
• Amy Millar
• Yann Candele
• John Pearce
• John Anderson
• Tiffany Foster
• Angela Covert-Lawrence
• Hugh Graham
• Chris Pratt
January 2012 7
2012 FEI Competitions in Canada
CSI2* Bow Valley Classic I
Calgary, AB
May 9-13, 2012 | www.rmshowjumping.com
CSI2* Bow Valley Classic II
Calgary, AB
May 16-20, 2012 | www.rmshowjumping.com
CSI 2*-W Thunderbird BC Open
Langley, BC
May 30- June 3, 2012 | www.thunderbirdshowpark.com
CSI 5*-W Spruce Meadows National
Calgary, AB
June 6-10, 2012 | www.sprucemeadows.com
CSI 4*-W Spruce Meadows Continental
Calgary, AB
June 14-17, 2012 | www.sprucemeadows.com
CSI 2* Spruce Meadows Skyliner
Calgary, AB
June 20-24, 2012 | www.sprucemeadows.com
CSI 4*-W Spruce Meadows Canada One
Calgary, AB
June 28- July 1,2012 | www.sprucemeadows.com
CSI 5* Spruce Meadows North American
Calgary, AB
July 4-8,2012 | www.sprucemeadows.com
CSI 2* Classique Internationale de Blainville
Blainville, QC
July 11-15, 2012 | www.classiqueblainville.com
CSI 3*-W International Bromont
Bromont, QC
July 18-22, 2012 | www.internationalbromont.org
CSI 2* International Bromont
Bromont, QC
July 25-29, 2012 | www.internationalbromont.org
CSI2* Rocky Mountain Classic I
Calgary, AB
August 8-12, 2012 | www.rmshowjumping.com
CSI2* Rocky Mountain Classic II
Calgary, AB
August 15-19, 2012 | www.rmshowjumping.com
CSI 2* Thunderbird Summer Classic
Langley, BC
August 15-19, 2012 | www.thunderbirdshowpark.com
CSI2* Angelstone National Phase I
Rockwood, ON
August 22-26, 2012 | www.angelstone.co/
CSI 2*-W Thunderbird Summer Festival
Langley, BC
August 22-26, 2012 | www.thunderbirdshowpark.com
CSIO 5* Spruce Meadows Masters
Calgary, AB
Sept 5-9, 2012 | www.sprucemeadows.com
CSI 2* Canadian Show Jumping Tournament
Caledon, ON
Sept 19-23, 2012 | www.equiman.com
CSI2* Angelstone International Tournament
Rockwood, ON
Sept 26-30, 2012 | www.angelstone.co/
CSI 4*-W Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
Toronto, ON
Nov 2-11, 2012 | www.royalfair.org
January 2012 8
Clinics, Clinics, Clinics!
Hunter and Jumper Judge Clinic
April 7 & 8, 2012
Cedar Valley, ON
Clinicians - Evie Frisque and Cathy Roy
For more information, click here.
Hunter/Jumper Course Design Clinic
April 13 - 15, 2012
Cedar Valley, ON
Clinicians - Evie Frisque and Chris Brandt
For more information, click here.
Hunter/Jumper Course Design Clinic
February 10 & 11, 2012
Thunderbird Show Park, Langley, BC
Clinician - Peter Holmes, FEI
For more information, click here.
Hunter Judge Clinic
April 21, 2012
Stittsville, ON
Clinician - Randy Roy
For more information, click here.
Hunter/Jumper Course Design Clinic
April 27 & 28, 2012
Halifax, NS
Clinicians - Herbert Loeffler and Sandra Conrad
For more information, click here.
10 Questions With … Francois Lamontagne
François Lamontagne of St-Eustache, QC, has made his mark in the sport of show jumping
in a big way. In 2011, the 28-year-old competitor and Equine Canada certified Level 2 Coach
was crowned the 2011 Jump Canada Talent Squad Champion and the 2011 Jump Canada
Cup winner at the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto, ON.
He also won numerous grand prix events in 2011, including the $50,000 Ring Power Grand
Prix in Ocala, FL, the $25,000 Eastwood Equine Grand Prix in St. Lazare, QC, and the $40,000
Grand Prix Jumping Quebec in Blainville, QC. François was also a regular competitor in the
Jump Canada Young Horse Series, placing well throughout the season.
Francois has owned and operated Ferme Lamontagne since 2005.
1 What was the name of your first pony?
My first pony was named Squeedly.
2 What was the last thing you bought
for your current horse(s)?
Some bell boots.
3 What is your favourite TV show?
Two and a Half Men (with Charlie Sheen).
4 What was the last song you downloaded?
I never download music. I don’t have an Ipod
or MP3 player. I don’t even have a cd player in my truck!
5 What was the last thing you cooked or baked?
Macaroni. I’m not a big chef.
6 What was the last book you read?
I don’t read books. I read magazines and articles
on the internet.
7 What was the last movie you saw?
War Horse.
8 What was the last sporting event you went to other
than a horse show?
A Montreal Canadians game.
9 What website(s) do you spend the most time on?
Studforlife.com
10 Who was the last person you said ‘thank you’ to?
My dad, he’s always helping me taking care of the barn.
Ben Radvanyi Photography
Hunter and Jumper Judge Clinic
March 31 - April 1, 2012
Halifax, NS
Clinicians - Cathy Harper, Weldon Conrad
and Judy Covert
For more information, click here.
January 2012 9
Athlete Horse(s)
John Anderson Terrific
Ben Asselin Makavoy
Rayana Chiara
Rush
Showgirl
Jonathan Asselin Makavoy
Showgirl
Yann Candele Ariana
Azzaro
Carlotta Singular
Dryden
Game Ready
Lansdowne
Pitareusa
Lisa Carlsen La Boom
Mac Cone Unanimous
Capone I
Angela Covert-Lawrence Utan
Karen Cudmore Ceonto
Shea
Southern Pride
Tiffany Foster Southwind VDL
Victor
Margaret Gayford Calando Z
Emily George Quidam’s Ramiro
Hugh Graham Distant Star 3E
Fifth Estate 3E
Jay Hayes Starlet
Jill Henselwood George
IV Ever
Eric Lamaze Coriana van Klapscheut
Derly Chin du Muze
Herald 3
Hunter’s Scendix
Luikka
Verdi
Jonathon Millar Contino 14
Ferraro K
Star Power
Ian Millar Contino 14
Ferraro K
In Style
Star Power
Amy Millar Costa Rica Z
Ferraro K
Star Power
John Pearce Chianto
Son of a Gun
Chris Pratt Cruise
Elliott Stone Caprilli HSF
Jenna Thompson Zeke
Tani Zeidler Loving Dancer
2012 London Olympic Declared Athletes and Horses
January 2012 10
Acknowledgments
Editorial Board Elizabeth Bordeaux, Chris Pack, John Taylor, Jennifer Ward (Editor), Lindy Welsby, Nancy Wetmore
Contributors Alexa Cheater, Karen Robinson, John Taylor and Jennifer Ward
EC Staff Contributors Julie Cull, Karen Hendry-Ouellette and Jennifer Mahoney
Photographers Ben Radvanyi Photography, Cealy Tetley, Hipismodigital.com.ar, Kit Houghton, Michelle C. Dunn and Spruce Meadows Media Services
Lay-out and Design Starting Gate Communications
Publisher Jump Canada
Translation Pas de deux Communications
Contact Us news@jumpcanada.ca
Jump Canada is the committee of Equine Canada responsible for all hunter, hunter equitation and jumper activities in Canada from the grass roots to
the international level. Jump Canada is governed by a board of directors, the majority of whom are elected by the stakeholders in the sport. For more
information regarding Jump Canada programs and activities, visit: www.equinecanada.ca/jumpcanada.
Eric Lamaze Named
CAVALOR ‘Athlete of the Month’
Following the tragic loss of his Olympic partner Hickstead, a 15-year-old Dutch Warmblood
stallion owned by Ashland Stables and Torrey Pines Stables, on November 6, Lamaze
competed at the CSI5* Paris Gucci Masters in France the first weekend of December. In the
Rolex Top 10 Final, featuring the top 10 ranked riders in the world, Lamaze posted two clear
rounds riding Coriana van Klapscheut, a nine-year-old Belgian Warmblood mare owned by
Artisan Farms and his Torrey Pines Stable. Using the time in the second round to determine
to winner, Lamaze placed second with 48.25 seconds to Ireland’s Billy Twomey who stopped
the clock in 48.03 seconds.
The following week, a special presentation was held Saturday evening, December 10, at
CSI5*-W Geneva, Switzerland, where Lamaze was recognized as the ‘Rider of the Year’ for
the second year in a row. Determined by a vote of the International Jumping Riders Club
membership, the ‘Rider of the Year’ title is awarded by the equestrian publication yearbook,
L’Annee Hippique.
The following day, December 11, commentator Scott Russell announced the results of an
on-line poll for the CBC Sports ‘Athlete of the Year’ during the Sunday afternoon sports
broadcast. Olympic champions Lamaze and Hickstead won by an overwhelming majority,
earning 56.9 percent of the popular vote among the 12 finalists.
“Equestrian is not mainstream like baseball or hockey or basketball, so it is an honour for our
sport to have a show jumping athlete recognized as the athlete of the year,” said Lamaze. “It
is hard to put into words how it feels to have so much support from the fans. It is also great
to be recognized by Jump Canada and CAVALOR.”
As the CAVALOR ‘Athlete of the Month’ for December, Lamaze 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 visiting www.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!
Kit Houghton
Eric Lamaze, seen here receiving the
L’Annee Hippique ‘Rider of the Year’ award
from Eric Bruger, was named the CAVALOR
‘Athlete of the Month’ for December
by Jump Canada.

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Steve Jobs and Whistler ?

Lisa Hilton Your Local Contact for Real Estate in Whistler and Pemberton — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:05:48 -0800

Each year has been so robust with problems and successes and learning experiences and human experiences that a year is a lifetime at Apple. So this has been ten lifetimes.

Steve Jobs

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Steve Jobs

And no, we don't know where it will lead. We just know there's something much bigger than any of us here.

Steve Jobs

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Steve Jobs

Educational Series

Lisa Hilton Your Local Contact for Real Estate in Whistler and Pemberton — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:43:24 -0800

Due to the overwhelming response to our client educational series beginning this Wednesday night, we have already reached the maximum capacity for the High Point facility. For those of you who have responded to the RSVP and are unable to make it, please let us know so that we can add from our waiting list. For those who did not respond please stay tuned for our announcement of the next night in our series. Thank you all for this excellent response and we apologize to those that we were unable to accommodate at this session.

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Residential Mortgage Rates Effective January 27, 2012

Lisa Hilton Your Local Contact for Real Estate in Whistler and Pemberton — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:43:27 -0800

Prime Rate = 3.00%

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1 Year	3.50	2.80
2 Year	3.85	3.09
3 Year	4.35	2.89
4 Year	4.99	2.95
5 Year	5.39	3.29
7 Year	6.35	3.89
10 Year	6.75	3.99
15 Year	N/A	9.55
18 Year	N/A	9.55
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SVEA Survey

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