Category: Jumper News Canada

Eric Lamaze Finishes Third in €375,000 LGCT Grand Prix of Doha CSI 5*

Doha, Qatar – March 7, 2021 – Canadian Olympic champion Eric Lamaze (CAN) closed out two weeks of competition in Doha, Qatar, with a third-place finish in the €375,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Doha CSI 5* on Saturday, March 6.  The event was part of […]

Amy Millar & Christiano Shine the Brightest under the Lights at the Winter Equestrian Festival CSIO 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 3, 2021 – A field of 30 top horse-and-rider combinations contested the track set in the International Arena on Wednesday evening in preparation for the upcoming $150,000 Nations Cup. Riders slated to compete in the upcoming event on Friday were given the opportunity […]

No Spruce Meadows Summer Series! Probable Tournaments on Later Dates

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Canada – March 01, 2021 – The Spruce Meadows Organizing Committee, with the unanimous support of the Spruce Meadows Board of Directors, has determined that current circumstances, brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic and its related impacts and restrictions, will prevent the Spruce Meadows Summer […]

Angelstone Events Acquires Equestrian Management Group’s Assets – Caledon Equestrian Park

Caledon, Ontario – February 20, 2021 –  Equestrian Management Group (EMG) has entered into an agreement that will see the management of the Caledon Equestrian Park in Caledon, ON, turned over to Angelstone Events. Formed in 1989 to advance equestrian competition in Ontario, EMG originally consisted of six […]

Sam Walker & Coralissa Claim $25,000 Hermès Grand Prix CSI U-25

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 21, 2021 – It was Sam Walker (CAN) and Marbill Hill Farm’s Coralissa who jumped to the top of the leaderboard after 63 horse-and-rider combinations took to the Derby Field in the $25,000 Hermès Grand Prix CSI U-25 on Sunday afternoon, with nine pairs […]

Important Announcement on the 2021 Spruce Meadows Tournament Season

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – February 12, 2021 – Spruce Meadows has recently been in thorough discussions with regional and federal health authorities, and both our national federation and the FEI, to examine -and review- any and all options currently available to allow us to organize and execute international events […]

Lisa Carlsen & Livestream 2 Light Up to Win $137,000 Purina Grand Prix CSI 3* at Thermal

Thermal, California, USA – February 07, 2021 – Show jumping competition concluded on Sunday of Desert Circuit III with the $137,000 Grand Prix CSI 3*, sponsored by Purina Animal Nutrition. Canadians topped the leaderboard claiming all three podium positions with Lisa Carlsen (CAN) and Livestream 2 (Lordanos x […]

Tiffany Foster Wins Martha Jolicoeur Leading Lady Rider Award

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 07, 2021 – Tiffany Foster (CAN) claimed the Martha Jolicoeur Leading Lady Rider Award on Sunday, February 7, during week four of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Wellington, Florida, USA. Foster accumulated the most points of all female competitors in the $50,000 […]

Ali Ramsay & Bonita vh Keizershof Z Top in $25,000 FarmVet Grand Prix CSI 3* at Thermal

Thermal, California, USA – February 04, 2021 – After winning the $40,000 Sun Air Jets Grand Prix CSI 3* last Sunday, Ali Ramsay (CAN) and Bonita VH Keizershof Z continued their Grand Prix success during Desert Circuit, landing the top spot in Desert Circuit III’s $25,000 FarmVet Grand Prix CSI […]

Beth Underhill & Count Me In Top $36,600 Great American Jump-off Challenge CSI 3* at Thermal

Thermal, California, USA – January 30, 2021 – Riders hailing from eight nations took to the Grand Prix Stadium at the Desert International Horse Park to compete in the $36,600 Great American Jump-off Challenge CSI 3*. Of the seventeen horse and rider combinations, six advanced into the tiebreaker […]

Francois Lamontagne & Chanel du Calvaire Fly to First in $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix at Hits Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 22, 2021 – Hits Post Time Farm welcomed back horses and riders from around the world for the 40th Anniversary of the Hits Ocala Winter Circuit last week. The venue at the ‘Horse Capital of the World’ features 10 weeks of USEF-Rated Hunter/Jumper […]

A Beautiful Victory! Ali Ramsay & Bonita vh Keizershof Z Win $40,000 Sun Air Jets Grand Prix

Thermal, California, USA – Twenty-five pairs challenged Olaf Petersen Jr.’s (GER) course Saturday afternoon at Desert Circuit Week I, but Ali Ramsay (CAN) and Bonita VH Keizershof Z soared to the top in the $40,000 Sun Air Jets Grand Prix. The pair were the quickest in the jump-off, […]

Team Canada out of the Olympics after Losing Appeal Against Pan-Am Games Disqualification!

Lausanne, Switzerland – January 16, 2021 – The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has made its decision in regards to appeals made by Canadian Jumping athlete Nicole Walker (CAN) and Equestrian Canada (EC) against the disqualification by the Panam Sports Disciplinary Commission (Pan-Am Sport) of the athlete […]

Eric Lamaze Makes Triumphant Return to the Ring at the Winter Equestrian Festival CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 13, 2021 – Eric Lamaze (CAN) and Chacco Kid returned to the ring in fine form scoring their first victory of the season in the $6,000 Douglas Elliman Real Estate 1.45m Jumpers as competition began at the Wellington Regional Medical Center CSI3* at […]

Erynn Ballard Excels to Win First Martha Jolicoeur Leading Lady Rider Award of the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 10, 2021 – Canada’s Erynn Ballard won the first Martha Jolicoeur Leading Lady Rider Award of the 13-week 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) on Sunday, January 10 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). Ballard accumulated the highest number of points among […]

Third Win! Erynn Ballard is the Best Again in $25,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Classic

January 9, 2021 – Wellington, Florida, USA – Erynn Ballard (CAN) captured her second major win of the week on Saturday, January 9, in the $25,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Classic at the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Ballard and Ilan Ferder’s Harvester were the fastest of seven in the […]

Erynn Ballard & Walter White Fly High in $35,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 07, 2020 – In the first week of the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), competition continued on Thursday, January 7, 2021, with the $35,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Premiere Round at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC), and Erynn Ballard (CAN) riding […]

Erynn Ballard Scores a One-Two in the $10,000 Equiline Open Stake at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 31, 2020 – Competition resumed at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) last Thursday with the $10,000 Equiline 1.40m Open Stake. Course designer Anthony D’Ambrosio (USA) set up a first-round course of 12 fences and an abridged seven-fence jump-off to test entries. […]

Erynn Ballard & Classic Penny Excel in $25,000 ProElite National Grand Prix at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 17, 2020 – The $25,000 ProElite National Grand Prix took place on Thursday, December 17, the final day of the ESP Holiday III Show at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). Thirty-eight entries took on the first course of 13 fences, designed by Mauricio […]

Jim Ifko Tops Grand Prix & 2020 Royal West Canadian Championship at Calgary

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – November 10, 2020 – The cream rose to the top at the final Royal West Mini Series which played host to the 2020 Royal West Canadian Championship presented by Yann Candele (CAN) this past Friday and Saturday night in downtown Calgary at Stampede Park.   […]

Tiffany Foster & Brighton Top $75,000 Farmvet Grand Prix at Thermal

Thermal, California, USA – November 1, 2020 –  Tiffany Foster (CAN) and Brighton shone the brightest in Sunday’s $75,000 Farmvet Grand Prix during the first week of the National Sunshine Series at the Desert International Horse Park. The course, designed by fellow Canadian, Joe Rycroft, tested sixty-nine riders […]

Mario Deslauriers & Amsterdam 27 Dazzle to Win $73,000 Horseware Ireland Welcome Stake CSI 4*

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – October 22, 2020 – Mario Deslauriers (CAN) and Amsterdam 27 dominated the $73,000 Horseware Ireland Welcome Stake CSI 4* at Tryon International Equestrian Center and Resort (TIEC). The Canadian and the 2010 Holsteiner gelding (Catoki x Acord II) clearing the jump-off track in 36.35 […]

Eric Lamaze Secures International Prospect Casino Calvin

Brussels, Belgium – October 19, 2020 – Casino Calvin has joined Eric Lamaze’s Torrey Pines Stable as the 2008 Olympic champion continues to build an impressive string of international show jumping horses. Casino Calvin is Lamaze’s latest acquisition, purchased in partnership with owners Mark Rein and Tara Dow-Rein. The […]

Brian Morton & Cadillac are the Best in $73,000 ATCO Cup Grand Prix CSI 2*

Langley, British Columbia, Canada – October 18, 2020 – Brian Morton (CAN) scored a popular hometown win Sunday afternoon at Thunderbird Show Park, riding Spruce Meadows’ Cadillac to the top of the $73,000 ATCO Cup Grand Prix CSI 2* at the Harvest Welcome. The Harvest Welcome was the […]

Kelley Robinson Wins $30,000 Assante Grand Prix at Wesley Clover Parks

Ottawa, Ontario – October 03, 2020 – Kelley Robinson (CAN) won the $30,000 Assante Wealth Management Grand Prix to close out seven weeks of show jumping competition held at Wesley Clover Parks in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. A total of 29 competitors tackled the richest grand prix event staged in […]

Mark Your Calendars! 2021 Spruce Meadows Show Dates Announced

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 22, 2020 – Mark your calendars! The 2021 Spruce Meadows Tournament dates have been released, and there’s no better time to start planning your 2021 competition season. Along with our 5* tournaments with the Summer Series and the ‘Masters’, Spruce Meadows is proud to […]

Kara Chad & Firefly W Chase Down Big Tour Win at the Sunshine Tour CSI 3*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – September 12, 2020 – Kara Chad (CAN) and Firefly W were the winners of the Big A Class CSI 3* yesterday during the Sunshine Tour’s Fall Tour CSI 3*. With a jump-off time of just 39.96 seconds, the Canadian rode a sparkling […]

Eric Lamaze Acquires Prospects & Expands International Horse Sales Business

Brussels, Belgium – August 31, 2020 – Canadian Olympic champion Eric Lamaze (CAN) has continued to expand his Torrey Pines Stable horse sales and breeding business, augmented by support from owners Mark and Tara Rein. Lamaze has been steadily building a large string of sales prospects as well […]

Kim Farlinger & Conreu Conquer $20,000 Palm Beach Equine Clinic Grand Prix in Wellington

August 31, 2020 – Wellington, Florida, USA – Kim Farlinger (CAN) and Conreu jumped to the top of the leaderboard in the $20,000 Palm Beach Equine Clinic on Sunday morning to close out the ESP Labor Day show at Palm Beach Internation Equestrian Center’s (PBIEC) Equestrian Village. Farlinger, […]

Tiffany Foster & Brighton Are in a League of their Own in $40,000 Volvo Canada Cup

Langley, Canada – August 23, 2020 -For the second straight week, Canadian Olympian Tiffany Foster (CAN) put on a show at Thunderbird Show Park, dominating the $40,000 Volvo Canada Cup with Artisan Farms’ Brighton during the Fort Festival .  The Fort Festival is an Equestrian Canada Gold-rated show, featuring […]