Category: Jumper News Canada

Over 130 Horses Pass the FEI Veterinary Inspection Ahead of First ‘Masters’ Competition Today

Calgary, Canada — September 02, 2025 —The Spruce Meadows grounds were bustling with energy in anticipation of tomorrow’s first FEI 5* competitions on the International Ring. Over 130 horses passed the FEI Veterinary Inspection and are now ready to compete at the Spruce Meadows 50th Anniversary CSIO5* ‘Masters’ […]

Inside the Rolex Grand Slam – Spruce Meadows Masters: 50 Years of Equestrian Excellence!

Calgary, Canada — September 03, 2025 —  The Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping returns to one of North America’s most legendary equestrian venues for the third Major of the season: the Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament CSIO 5*. From 3–7 September 2025, the world’s elite horse-and-rider partnerships will […]

A Record 98 Champion Horses Have Arrived from Europe for the 50th Anniversary Spruce Meadows Masters CSIO 5*

Live Rolex Grand Slam Contender Leone Jei Disembarks to Fight for Biggest Ever Showjumping Prize Purse Calgary, Canada — September 1, 2025 — A second Boeing 747 delivered 47 equine athletes to Monday morning, meaning a record 98 total horses have now arrived from Europe in Calgary to compete in the […]

Jumbo Jet Carrying 51 ‘Masters’ Horses Arrives at Calgary for the CSIO 5* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada — August 30, 2025 — The arrival of two jumbo jets carrying 51 champion horses landed in Calgary this afternoon ahead of the 50th Anniversary Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’—along with four tons of flowers from the Netherlands. The chartered Boeing 747 delivered many of the world’s top equine […]

Ali Ramsay Bookends the Podium in the $31,020 Winning Round CSI 2* at Hits Del Mar

Del Mar, California, United States – August 29, 2025 – International show jumping during the Hits Del Mar Summer Classic at the Hits Del Mar Horsepark in Del Mar, California, continued on Friday with the $31,020 Winning Round CSI 2* . The action-packed schedule marks the second consecutive […]

Tiffany Foster & Electrique Power on to Victory in the $75,000 ATCO Cup Grand Prix CSI 3*

Langley, Canada – August 17, 2025 – Tiffany Foster (CAN) knows as well as anyone that it’s not over until the last horse crosses the timers in show jumping. Fortune played in her favour Sunday in the $75,000 ATCO Cup Grand Prix CSI 3* – 1.50m to close […]

Nicole Walker Claims the $70,000 Brookstreet Winning Round CSI 5* at Ottawa

Ottawa, Ontario – August 16, 2025 – Nicole Walker (CAN) ensured the Canadian anthem rang out over Wesley Clover Parks by winning the $70,000 Winning Round CSI 5* – 1.50m, presented by Brookstreet, on Saturday during the 2025 RBC Ottawa International CSI 5* & CSI 2*. Saturday’s five-star […]

Riders & Horses for the Ottawa International CSI 5* & CSI 2*

Ottawa, Canada – August 14, 2025 – It’s showtime for showjumping this week at Wesley Clover Parks with the running of the Ottawa International CSI 5* & CSI 2*. McLain Ward (USA), Kent Farrington (USA), Richard Vogel (GER), Darragh Kenny (IRL), Mario Deslauriers (CAN), Conor Swail (IRL), Daniel […]

The Ottawa International CSI 5* & CSI 2* Returns to Wesley Clover Parks this Week

Ottawa, Ontario – The Ottawa Equestrian Tournaments return to Wesley Clover Parks, located in the heart of the Nation’s Capital, with a full schedule of hunter/jumper events highlighted by the  Ottawa International CSI 5* & CSI 2* from August 11 to 17, 2025, with FEI-level competition starting on Thursday, August 14, […]

Sam Walker on Winning Form in The Dexter Grand Prix CSI 3*

Traverse City, Michigan – August 02, 2025 – Canada’s Sam Walker (CAN) and Carruso PJ bested a field bursting with talent to win the $117,000 The Dexter Grand Prix CSI 3* on Saturday evening during Traverse City Horse Shows’ fifth week at the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF), […]

Erynn Ballard Saves the Best for Last in the $32,000 Boehringer Ingelheim Speed Challenge CSI 3*

Traverse City, United States – July 30, 2025 – Three-star action kicked off during week five of the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF), presented by B&D Builders, in the Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel International Ring on Wednesday with the $32,000 Boehringer Ingelheim Speed Challenge CSI 3*. Thirty-nine […]

Chris Pratt Leads All-Canadian Podium in the $32,000 Speed Challenge CSI 3*

Traverse City, United States – July 16, 2025 – The Canadian flag flew for all three podium finishers in Wednesday’s $32,000 Speed Challenge CSI 3* to open the third week of the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF), presented by B&D Builders. Chris Pratt (CAN) saved the best for […]

Erynn Ballard Leads All-Female Podium in the $32,000 MacAllister Welcome Stake CSI 3*

Traverse City, United States – July 11, 2025 – Canadian Olympian Erynn Ballard (CAN) topped an all-female podium, riding Kandide Chavannaise in Friday’s $32,000 MacAllister Welcome Stake CSI 3* during the second week of the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF), presented by B&D Builders.  The 11th season of GLEF […]

One-Two Punch for Canada! Amy Millar on Top in the Friends of the Meadows Cup CSI 5*

Calgary, Canada – June 11, 2025 – It was a déjà vu start to the ‘National’ CSI5*, presented by Rolex for Amy Millar (CAN). Just as she had done the previous week on opening day, Millar bested the rest of the competition and flew to victory aboard Christiano. […]

Mario Deslauriers Leads a Canadian One-Two in the $500,000 Duncan Ross Grand Prix CSI 5*

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 08, 2025 – Canadian veteran rider Mario Deslauriers (CAN) jumped to victory in the final 5* competition of The ‘Continental’ CSI 5*. The win in the $500,000 Duncan Ross Grand Prix CSI 5*, presented by Rolex, came aboard S&L Quartro van de Meerputhoeve […]

Canada’s Amy Millar Secures Victory to Launch the Season at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta – June 05, 2025 – Fan-favourite Amy Millar (CAN), aboard veteran mount Christiano, ruled the day as The Continental CSIO 5*, presented by Rolex, kicked off at Spruce Meadows. Sixty-eight horse/rider combinations challenged Canadian FEI Course Designer Peter Grant’s 495m track, complete with 11 jumping obstacles (13 […]

Riders & Horses for the The Continental CSI 5* this Week at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 05, 2025 – Showjumping at its finest form is back at Spruce Meadows this week with the running of The Continental CSI 5*, the first of five tournaments to be held this year there. Keeping up with tradition, North America’s most important equestrian […]

Kara Chad & Corinna Z Conquer the $31,100 Fobi Prize CSIO 4*

Langley, British Columbia, Canada – May 29, 2025 – Kara Chad (CAN) had been chasing a four-star win since arriving in Langley for the Canadian Premier where she had finished runner up in two CSI 4* classes. On Thursday at the Odlum Brown BC Open, she seized it. […]

Tiffany Foster & Anton Reach New Heights in Tbird Challenge CSI 4*

Langley, British Columbia – May 23, 2025 – Tiffany Foster (CAN) is a household name at Thunderbird Show Park, but her new partner, Anton, is still getting acquainted with the place. The pair took their first win together in the $20,000 Tbird Challenge CSI 4* – 1.45m on […]

Tbird Welcomes Star Studded Field! Riders & Horses for the Canadian Premier CSI 4*

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 […]

Legal Victory! Eric Lamaze Wins Major Victory in Florida Court of Appeal: A Return to the Truth

Wellington, Florida – May 03, 2025 – On May 1st, Canadian Olympic champion Eric Lamaze (CAN) secured a significant legal victory as the Fourth District Court of Appeal of Florida overturned a default judgment that had ordered him to pay over $1.4 million. The ruling is a landmark […]

2025 Rolex Grand Slam Season Preview

Geneva, Switzerland – March 12, 2025 – Anticipation is building for the 2025 Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping calendar year, which once again promises to deliver breathtaking and memorable sporting moments. This year is particularly historic, representing the 10-year anniversary of Rolex Testimonee Scott Brash’s (GBR) incredible […]

Kara Chad & Sloane Coles Share the Win in the $65,000 Golden Ocala Grand Prix CSI 2*

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 23, 2025 – The $65,000 Golden Ocala Grand Prix CSI 2* was the highlight event of the morning at World Equestrian Center – Ocala, where 26 international combinations battled for top honors. After an exciting 13-horse jump-off, the competition ended in a rare tie between […]

Chris Pratt & Ideaal ES Impress the Most in the $25,000 CPKC National Grand Prix

Wellington, Florida, United States – February 16, 2025 – Canada’s Chris Pratt (CAN) brought home a win to close derby field competition during the sixth week of competition at the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). The Canadian was supreme in the $25,000 CPKC National Grand Prix at Wellington […]

François Flies to First! LaMontagne & Lacros VDL Light Up towards Victory in the $25,000 Alliant Private Client Cup

Ocala, Florida, United States – February 06, 2025 – The 2025 Hits Ocala Winter Circuit kept its momentum rolling as top equestrians returned to Hits Post Time Farm for another week of elite show jumping. Thursday’s highlight event, the $25,000 Alliant Private Client Cup, saw a masterful performance by François Lamontagne (CAN), who […]

Carly Campbell Cooper & Qornet VD Bisschop Conquer the $32,000 Buckeye Nutrition Qualifier CSI 2*

Ocala, Florida, United States – February 06, 2025 – Canada’s Carly Campbell Cooper (CAN) and John Jamieson’s Qornet VD Bisschop (Cornet Obolensky x Kashmir Van Schuttershof) rose to the top in the $32,000 Buckeye Nutrition Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2*, besting a competitive field of 34 horse-and-rider combinations representing 13 […]

Harold Chopping & Geronimo SCF Supreme in the $24,500 HorseFlight Jumper Classic

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 26, 2025 – The $24,500 HorseFlight Jumper Classic provided an exciting conclusion to the Ocala January Festival. Canadian rider Harold Chopping (CAN) delivered a stellar performance aboard Geronimo SCF, Diane Halpin’s 14-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding (Veron x Silvio I), clinching victory with a […]

Chris Pratt: The Canadian Show Jumping Team Veteran Embarks on the Next Chapter

Wellington, Florida – January 23, 2024 – Canadian Show Jumping Team veteran Chris Pratt (CAN) has enjoyed a long and illustrious career. Now 55, instead of hanging up his riding boots, he’s embarking on the next chapter. It’s one that may present the greatest opportunities yet. Thanks to a new […]

Teenage Sensation Isabella Erlick & Toucare KDW Z Best the Rest in the $40,000 Golden Ocala Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 19, 2025 – The $40,000 Golden Ocala Grand Prix brought an exciting conclusion to feature competition during Week III of the 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series. Seventeen-year-old Isabella Erlick (CAN) emerged victorious aboard her own Toucare KDW Z (Toulon x Caretino), besting a competitive field […]

Martin & Totale de Res Nova Show their Will to Win the $32,000 YETI Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2*

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 17, 2025 – The $32,000 YETI Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2* was the highlight event of the morning during Week III of the 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series. Nineteen-year-old Will Martin (CAN) demonstrated skill beyond his years, piloting Totale De Res Nova (Comme II Faut […]