Category: Jumper News Canada

Erynn Ballard Blazes to Win the $38,700 Alltech Welcome Stake CSI 2*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – August 09, 2023 – At the beginning of the jump-off in the $38,700 Alltech Welcome Stake CSI 2* Welcome, Erynn Ballard (CAN) knew she had a tall order. She was one of 17 to jump clear over Nick Granat’s (USA) first-round course, and she […]

Summer Fort Welcome Kicks Off Three-Star Double at Thunderbird Show Park

Langley, British Columbia, Canada — August 08, 2023 — Two consecutive weeks of international three-star competition highlight the August series at Thunderbird Show Park, as 43 horses jogged for inspection Tuesday for the CSI3* Summer Fort Welcome. Nineteen athletes will represent the home nation, led by two-time Olympian […]

Mac Cone & Con Coleur Triumphant in the $15,000 Open Welcome CSI 2* at Bromont

Bromont, Québec, Canada – July 30, 2023 – Two Olympic veterans went head-to-head in the $15,000 Open Welcome CSI 2* presented by Assante Wealth Management Group El-Chaer Friday night at the Bromont Olympic Equestrian Park, and it was Canadian Mac Cone (CAN) with Chadburn Holdings Con Couleur who emerged […]

Amy Millar Pulls out All the Aces to Win the $50,000 Brookstreet Grand Prix at Ottawa

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada – July 15, 2023 – For the second week in a row, Canadian Olympian Amy Millar (CAN) of Perth, ON, led the victory gallop at Wesley Clover Parks after winning the $50,000 Brookstreet Grand Prix last Saturday. Hot off her victory riding GCS Athena one […]

Tiffany Foster & Electrique Show their Power in the $40,000 Scotiabank CSI 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – July 07, 2023 – The $40,000 Scotiabank Cup CSI 5* (1.50m) was the final competition to wrap up Friday of the Spruce Meadows ‘North American’, CSI5* & CSI 2*, presented by Rolex. Over 40 horse/rider combinations stepped through the clock tower to […]

Tiffany Foster “Battles it Out” to Win Big at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – July 06, 2023 –  The $80,000 Jayman Built Cup CSI 5* (1.55m) was the final qualifier for Saturday’s $1,000,000 ATCO Queen Elizabeth II Cup at the Spruce Meadows ‘North American’ CSI 5* & CSI 2*, presented by Rolex. The demanding track designed by […]

Riders & Horses for the ‘North American’ CSI 5* & CSI 2* at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta – July 05, 2023 – It`s time for one last dance, one last prance at Spruce Meadows this summer. The North American Tournament CSI 5* & CSI 2*. Great riders and horses representing Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Germany, Great […]

List of All Major Events this Week with Links to More Information about Them

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta – July 05, 2023 – For the last time during the summer, it`s showtime for showjumping at Spruce Meadows with the running of the North American CSI 5* & CSI 2* throughout the week. Fans will be thrilled with top riders and horses as […]

Live Streaming & Order-of-go in the $435,000 Pan American Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – July 01, 2023 – It’s Super Saturday and Canada Day at Spruce Meadows, time showtime for showjumping during the Pan American CSI 5* & CSI 2* with the running of the $435,000 Pan American Cup CSI 5*, presented by Rolex. Thirty-five combinations […]

Riders & Horses for the Spruce Meadows Pan American CSI 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 28, 2023 – After a one-week break it’s showtime for showjumping again at Spruce Meadows this season with the running of the ‘Pan American’ Tournament. Kent Farrington (USA), Conor Swail (IRL), Sergio Álvarez Moya (ESP), Darragh Kenny (IRL), Mario Deslauriers (CAN), […]

Sean Jobin & Coquelicot VH Heuvelland Z Conquer the $150,000 IDA Developement Grand Prix CSI 3*

Ocala, Florida, USA – June 17, 2023 – Featured competition for the first week of the 2023 Ocala Summer Series reached a pinnacle as twenty-three athletes representing eight nations met under the lights in the WEC Grand Arena. Exhibitors and equine enthusiasts alike flocked to the stands at […]

Erynn Ballard is the Best in the $25,000 IDA Development Grand Prix at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – June 11, 2023 – The ESP June II Show concluded on Sunday at Equestrian Village, signaling the end of the equestrian competition until shows resume in August. Competition ended on Sunday, but only after Erynn Ballard (CAN) and Calypso De Blondel, owned by Ilan Ferder, […]

Riders & Horses for the Spruce Meadows National – Calgary CSI 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada –June 15, 2023 – For the second week in a row, Spruce Meadows is home to five-star competitions throughout the week during the ‘National’ CSI 5* Tournament. After having been one of the winningest riders at the renowned Canadian venue the past two years, […]

Game Over for the Competition! Erynn Ballard is the Best in the $38,500 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Vancouver

Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – May 28, 2023 –A top Canadian female rider led another victory gallop at Thunderbird Sunday afternoon, to close out the 2023 Major League Show Jumping Canadian / Premier Vancouver CSI 5* & CSI 2* .  Former leading female rider in the world, […]

Dreams Come True for Tiffany Foster in the $414,300 Major League Show Jumping Grand Prix of Vancouver CSI 5*

Langley, Vancouver British Columbia, Canada — May 27, 2023 — It’s hard not to lead with a bit of a cliché following Tiffany Foster’s (CAN) win in Saturday’s Major League Show Jumping Grand Prix CSI 5* at Thunderbird Show Park. “Hometown Hero” seems the obvious choice, Foster having grown […]

Major Riders Descend on Langley for the Major League Show Jumping Canadian Premier CSI 5* & CSI 2*

Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia — May 25, 2023 — With the start of top-level show jumping less than 24 hours away, close to 150 top show jumping horses from across North America and beyond were presented for inspection Wednesday afternoon at Thunderbird Show Park. MLSJ Canadian Premier week kicks […]

List of All Major Events this Week with Links to More Information about Them

Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – May 24, 2023 – For the first time since last year, FEI-level showjumping is back in Canada. One of the most traditional Canadian equestrian venues, Thunderbird Show Park will be home to thrills & spills as some of the best riders in […]

Ali Ramsay & Bonita VH Keizershof Z are the Best in the $38,700 Kentucky Spring Classic CSI 3*

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – May 11, 2023 – The lights that cascade over the famous Rolex Stadium at the Kentucky Horse Park made their mark tonight for the first night class of the 2023 Kentucky Spring Horse Show, inviting exhibitors and fans to experience the exhilaration that is the […]

Kassidy Keith & Havana Turn Up the Heat to Claim the Thunderbird Grand Prix at Langley

Langley, British Columbia, Canada — April 30, 2023 — If Kassidy Keith (CAN) experienced a sense of déjà vu Sunday at Thunderbird Show Park, it wouldn’t surprise many—certainly not those in attendance for the $10,000 tbird Grand Prix 1.40m at the Spring Festival. For the second consecutive week, Keith and […]

Cassidy Rein & Diablotine Jump Reign Supreme in €26,200 GCTV Grand Prix of Miami Beach CSI 2*

Miami Beach, Florida, USA – April 16, 2023 – As the Longines Global Champions Tour of Miami Beach CSI 5* & CSI 2* came to a close, it was Cassidy Rein (CAN) that took top podium position in the highly competitive €26,200 GCTV Grand Prix of Miami Beach […]

Who’s in for Omaha? Breaking Down the North American League Qualified Athletes for World Cup Finals

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 23, 2023 – Eight qualifiers. Three countries. Six months. The 2022-2023 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ North American League came to a thrilling conclusion last Sunday at Live Oak International CSI4*-W. Andre Thieme (GER) and DSP Chakaria’s win was impactful, but just as significant […]

Team Rosters Announced for 2023 Major League Show Jumping

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 21, 2023 – As the third season of Major League Show Jumping (MLSJ) quickly approaches its opening day, teams have finalized their rosters for the 2023 edition. Eight teams return to the series stacked with rich talent from both horses and riders. During […]

Kara Chad Chases Down Victory in the €28,840 Medium Tour Grand Prix CSI 4* at Spain

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – March 12, 2023 – As usual during weeks featuring CSI 4* classes, super Sunday featured no less than three grands prix at the Andalucía Sunshine Tour CSI 4*, sponsored by La Consejería de Turismo, Cultura y Deporte and co-financed by the European […]

Canadians Taste the Champagne! A Winning Debut by Chef d’Equipe Ian Millar & Team in the $150,000 Nations Cup CSIO 4* at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 04, 2023 – Despite being on U.S. soil, Wellington International was brimming with Canadian pride on Saturday evening as the Canadian Show Jumping Team gave a dominating performance in the $150,000 Nations Cup CSIO 4*, presented by IDA Development. Team members Erynn Ballard […]

Ali Ramsay & Conrado 12 on Fine Form in the $38,700 Ramard Speed Challenge CSI 3*

Thermal, California, USA – March 03, 2023 – The Canadian anthem played a second time in the Grand Prix Arena during Desert Circuit VII as Ali Ramsay (CAN) took victory in the $38,700 Ramard 1.50m Speed Challenge CSI 3*. Aboard Conrado 12, as second to last in the starting […]

Tim Wilks & Diamanthella VG Z Shine the Brightest in Small Grand Prix CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera – February 25, 2023 – Another busy day took place on Saturday at the Sunshine Tour CSI 4*, featuring two major attractions. The main class was the €27,100 Big Tour Small Grand Prix CSI 4*, a 1.45 Longines Ranking class that was kindly sponsored […]

Captain Canada at the Helm! Ian Millar Announced as Chef d’Equipe of Canadian Showjumping Team

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – February 02, 2023 – Canadian Olympic legend ‘Captain Canada’ is joining the team in a new role on the road to Paris 2024. Equestrian Canada (EC) is pleased to announce Ian Millar, CM as the new Technical Advisor (TA), Jumping for Canada’s national show […]

Francois Lamontagne & Chanel du Calvaire Claim $50,000 FarmVet Grand Prix at Hits Ocala 

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 22, 2023 – A 10-year partnership proved to be the key to winning for Francois Lamontagne (CAN) and Chanel du Calvaire during Sunday’s $50,000 FarmVet Grand Prix at Hits Ocala. Besting a seven-horse jump-off, Lamontagne was able to use his veteran partner’s quick turns […]

Major League Show Jumping Schedule Confirmed for 2023

Toronto, Canada – January 12, 2023 – After two years of successful tours throughout North America, Major League Show Jumping (MLSJ) has confirmed its highly anticipated schedule for 2023. The season’s roster includes ten CSI 5* competitions that will span Canada, the United States and Mexico, commencing at […]

Eric Lamaze not Returning to Technical Advisor Role with the Canadian Show Jumping Team

Calgary, Canada – January 12, 2023 – Equestrian Canada, the governing body of equestrian sports in Canada, has released a statement announcing that 2008 Individual Olympic Champion Eric Lamaze (CAN) will not be returning to the role of Technical Advisor on the Canadian Showjumping Team this year. The […]