Langley, British Columbia — May 21, 2025 — International jumping stars have descended upon Thunderbird Show Park for two thrilling weeks of CSI 4* competition, beginning with the 2025 Canadian Premier, May 21–25. An impressive list of 57 international entries will take to the Fort Grand Prix Arena, ultimately vying for top honors in Sunday’s Grand Prix CSI 4* 1.55m.
Among the start list are six Olympic veterans—Katie Laurie (AUS), Uma O’Neil (NZL), Hilary Scott (AUS), Patricio Pasquel (MEX), Daniel Coyle (IRL) and hometown hero Tiffany Foster (CAN). Of those six, two are bringing forth their Olympic mounts (eyes on Django II and Oaks Milky Way).
In the top 20 ranked riders in the world, the Canadian Premier welcomes world number 16 and tbird’s winningest rider Conor Swail (IRL) who brings three of his seasoned veterans in Theo 160, Count Me In, and Vital Chance de la Roque.
Joining Swail is fellow Irishman Coyle, who sits in the 14th spot worldwide. Coyle brings forth Incredible, his partner for the FEI World Cup Finals, and Farrell, another mount on winning form for the 2025 season so far.
Foster, who won her first Grand Prix CSI 5* at tbird in 2023, is currently ranked in the top 40 athletes worldwide, as well as in the top five female athletes. This week she brings forth a new partner in California Pie, as well as a seasoned one in Battlecry.
Foster is joined by multiple top Canadian athletes, including 2022 Canadian national champion Ali Ramsay (CAN), who has brought two of her top horses, Bonita V/H Keizershof Z and Conrado 12, as well as national team members Ben Asselin (CAN), Kara Chad (CAN), Nicole Walker (CAN) and Samantha Buirs-Darvill (CAN)
Local talent includes Christopher Lowe (CAN), Kyle King (USA) and Buirs-Darvill, all based out of the Langley area, along with Kassidy Keith (CAN) of Surrey and Natalie Popham (CAN) of Victoria.
International competition at the 2025 Canadian Premier kicks off Wednesday, May 21st and continues through Sunday, May 25th. Highlighting the schedule for the week in the Fort Grand Prix Arena are the CSI 4* and MarBill Hill U25 divisions, culminating with the week’s feature event, the CSI4* 1.55m Grand Prix. Tickets are on sale now at tbird.ca/tickets!
Thursday, May 22
4 pm | $20,000 tbird CSI4* Challenge 1.45m.
Friday, May 23
12 pm | $62,500 CSI4* Grand Prix Qualifier 1.50m
3 pm | $5,000 MarBill Hill U25 1.40m
5 pm | Brown Family Child/Adult 3’ Derby
Saturday, May 24
4 pm | $31,100 CSI4* Winning Round 1.45m
5 pm | Amy Brattebo Real Estate Derby
Sunday, May 25
10 am | $15,000 MarBill Hill U25 1.40m
2 pm | $116,050 CSI4* Grand Prix 1.55m
*Times subject to change
All FEI classes will stream on ClipMyHorse and tbird.ca. All other rings are available on ShowGroundsLive.
Source: Press Release from Thunderbird Show Park
Photos: © Tbird / Cealy Tetley
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