Category: Jumper News Canada

Jim Ifko & Un Diamant des Forets Shine Bright Like a Diamond at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 30, 2022 – The first competition on the International Ring to start the ‘Pan American‘ CSI 5* & 2*, presented by Rolex Tournament, was the $10,000 Friends of the Meadows Jumper 1.50M. Over 50 entries contested the course set by FEI […]

The Riders for the ‘Pan American’ CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 30, 2022 – It’s showtime for showjumping once again at Spruce Meadows and there’s nothing better than celebrating Canada Day with the running of the Pan American CSI 5* & 2* at North America’s most traditional showjumping venue. The first rider […]

Horsepower on Display as Spruce Meadows ‘Pan American’ CSI5* & 2*, presented by Rolex, Starts Tomorrow!

Spruce Meadows – Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 29, 2022 – The second half of the 2022 Spruce Meadows Summer Series kicks off tomorrow with the first day of the ‘Pan American’ CSI 5* & 2*, presented by Rolex. Riders will be competing in competitions on Thursday and […]

Harold Chopping & Gerderieka II VI Gallop to the Top in $25,000 Tryon Resort Grand Prix

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – June 26, 2022 – Harold Chopping (CAN) and Gerderieka II VI cinched the win in Sunday’s $25,000 Tryon Resort Grand Prix in Tryon Stadium at Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort (TIEC). Twenty one entries attempted the Dean Rheinheimer (USA) course, with […]

Jonathon Millar & Isotropic Shadow Claim the Crown of the $50,000 Grand Prix CSI 2* at Lexington

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – June 19, 2022 – The Lugano Diamonds Split Rock Jumping Tour (SRJT) saw CSI 2* competition during the Split Rock Hunter Jumper CSI 3* & 2* culminate early Sunday afternoon in the Walnut Ring at the Kentucky Horse Park with the $50,000 Grand Prix CSI 2*. After yet another exciting competition at […]

Equestrian Canada Announces Team for FEI World Championships in Herning

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 19, 2022 – Equestrian Canada has announced the riders and horses announced that will represent Canada at the 2022 ECCO Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) World Championships from August 6 – 14, 2022 in Herning, Denmark.  The High Performance Advisory Group (HPAG) Jumping and Chef […]

Eric Lamaze Announces the Retirement of Chacco Kid

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 18, 2022 – Eric Lamaze (CAN) has announced the retirement of Chacco Kid from competition. The 16-year-old chestnut Oldenburg gelding (Chacco Blue x Come On) sustained an injury while competing in the 1.50m ATB Cup on Sunday, June 21, at the Spruce Meadows […]

A Day of Firsts for Eric Krawitt & Cactus de Cosniere with Win in the $137,700 ATB Cup CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 19, 2022 – The $137,700 ATB Cup CSI 5* was the final competition of the 2022 Spruce Meadows ‘National CSI 5* & CSI 2*, presented by Rolex. FEI Course Designer Anthony d’Ambrosio (USA) set out a track to test the athletes and three answered the […]

Sam Walker & Evita Soar for the Win in $20,000 AON Winning Round CSI 2* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 18, 2022 – After a damp evening, the sun cam out for the start of the $20,000 AON Winning Round CSI 2*. Thirty-five horse/rider combinations qualified for the contest through competitions earlier in the week. The top 10 rides from the first round would […]

Mario Deslauriers & Uris de La Roque Claim the Gold for the Host Nation in $40,000 ATCO Cup CSI 5*

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 17, 2022 – The $40,000 ATCO Cup CSI 5* marked the start of competition on the International Ring for the second day of the Spruce Meadows ‘National’ CSI 5* & 2*, presented by Rolex. Thirty-three horse/rider combinations took on the challenging track set […]

Riders & Horses for The National CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 15, 2022 – It’s showtime for five-star showjumping at the 2022 edition of The National CSI 5* & 2*, presented by Rolex this week at Spruce Meadows. A star-studded list of riders and horses has been confirmed for the first week of major […]

Brian Morton & Crusador Z Cruise to First in Friends of the Meadows Grand Prix CSI 3* at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 12, 2022 – It was a beautiful afternoon on the All Canada Ring for the Friends of the Meadows Grand Prix CSI 3*. Twenty-seven qualified horse/rider combinations from seven nations were tested in the first round of competition over a course designed […]

Riders & Horses for the Founders Classic CSI 3* at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Albeerta, Canada – June 9, 2022 – More than 180 of horses completed the FEI veterinarian inspection on Thursday at Spruce Meadows ahead of competitions beginning tomorrow. Ben Asselin (CAN), Kara Chad (CAN) and Mario Deslauriers (CAN) are just a few of the great Canadian riders you can expect […]

Let the Season Begin! Founders Classic CSI 3* Opens the 2022 Spruce Meadows Summer Series

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 8, 2022 – Spruce Meadows launches the start of its 46th season of show jumping with the Founders’ Classic CSI 3*, June 10-12, 2022. Horses and riders from all over the world recently embarked on their journey to Spruce Meadows to get […]

Jacqueline Steffens & Cat Ninja Jump for the Gold in $37,200 West Coast Cup CSIO 5* at Vancouver

Langley, Vancouver, Canada – June 03, 2022 – Cat Ninja gave Jacqueline Steffens (CAN) her fist individual five-star victory in December at Thermal (USA). The duo added a second Friday at tbird in the West Coast Cup CSIO 5*. In a class with 10 clear first rounds, just […]

The Teams & Schedule for the 2022 Major League Show Jumping

Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – May 24, 2026 – The wait is over! The 2022 season of Major League Show Jumping (MLSJ) leads off in Canada at Thunderbird Show Park in Langley, BC, from May 26 through 29. Returning team anchors are set to face off against fresh talent. Two new teams embark on […]

Major League Show Jumping Makes its Tbird Debut during the Canadian Premier CSI 5* & 2*!

Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada — May 24, 2026 — For the first time in its history, Thunderbird Show Park will host two consecutive weeks of five-star show jumping during the Canadian Premier CSI5* & CSI2* and Odlum Brown BC Open CSIO5* & CSI2*.  Kicking off Tuesday, May 24, the Canadian Premier will […]

Riders & Horses for the Canadian Premier CSI 5* at Thunderbird Show Park

Langley, Vancouver, Canada – The wait is over and FEI-level showjumping is back at Thunderbird Show Park! Over the past 12 months, Conor Swail (IRL) has been one of the most successful riders at the highest level of the sport. It could be said that his journey to […]

Anya Bereznicki & Diazella are the Best in $20,000 Markel Insurance Bronze Tour Classic

San Juan Capistrano, California – April 16, 2022 – Anya Bereznicki (CAN) and Diazella blazed to victory in the first $20,000 Markel Insurance Bronze Tour 1.35m Classic of the 2022 Blenheim EquiSports season on Saturday, April 16. The duo were one of nine entries to qualify to jump […]

Eric Lamaze Announces Retirement from Show Jumping Competition

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 31, 2022 – Canadian Olympic champion Eric Lamaze (CAN) has announced, with regret and sadness, that he has officially retired from show jumping competition. Lamaze, who has been battling brain cancer since 2017, last competed at the CSIO5* Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ tournament in […]

Paul Halpern & Esra Excel in $30,000 WEC Grand Prix at Wilmington

Wilmington, Ohio, USA – March 12, 2022 – Paul Halpern (CAN) and Vanessa Lee’s Esra laid down two foot-perfect, double-clear rounds to take top honors in the $30,000 WEC Grand Prix on Sunday, March 13. Competition commenced in the early morning as a field of seven competitors gathered […]

Ben Asselin & Veyron Victorious in $40,000 Adequan Grand Prix at Thermal

Thermal, California, USA – February 12, 2022 – All eyes fell on the Grand Prix Arena Saturday night of Desert Circuit IV as top show jumping athletes competed for top honors in the $40,000 Adequan Grand Prix. Under the lights and in front of an impressive crowd at Desert International […]

Erynn Ballard & Nanini van d’Abelendreef Excel to Be the Best in $37,000 Bainbridge Companies CSI 5* at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 11, 2022 – The fifth week of the 2022 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), sponsored by Fidelity Investments®, featured the $37,000 Bainbridge Companies 1.45m CSI 5* on Friday, February 11, 2022, with the world’s top-ranked female show jumping athlete, Erynn Ballard of Canada, taking the victory with Nanini van […]

Eric Lamaze Named Canadian Show Jumping Team Chef d’Equipe

Ottawa, Ontario – February 07, 2022 – Canadian Olympic champion Eric Lamaze (CAN) has been named the new Technical Jumping Advisor, which includes acting as Chef d’Equipe for the Canadian Show Jumping Team. Equestrian Canada (EC), the national federation for equestrian sport, undertook a review of the Jumping […]

Nicole Walker & Atout des Trambles Top $37,000 Douglas Elliman CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida – February 04, 2022 – A busy weekend of competition started promptly Friday morning with all FEI riders heading back to the Derby Field at Equestrian Village. The day was packed with action from the beginning as 49 elite entries debuted in the $37,000 Douglas Elliman Real […]

Erynn Ballard & Comedie de Talma Top $25,000 Palm Beach Equine Clinic Grand Prix at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 02, 2022 – Friday showcased efforts from 24 horse-and-rider combinations in the $25,000 Palm Beach Equine Clinic Grand Prix. Out of that group, six exhibitors representing four countries, including the United States, Canada, Colombia, and Brazil, qualified for the jump-off. As the first clear duo […]

Erynn Ballard is the Best Again Winning the $50,000 Equiline Grand Prix 

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 02, 2022 – It was a celebratory weekend for Erynn Ballard (CAN) during the ESP Holiday Finale at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center thanks to wins in two separate grand prix classes, which closed 2021 on a high note and began 2022 […]

Eric Lamaze’s Olympic Bronze Medal Partner Fine Lady 5 Retires at CHI Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland – December 10, 2021 – Fine Lady 5, the horse that carried Canada’s Eric Lamaze (CAN) to an individual bronze medal at the 2016 Olympic Games, was officially retired in a special ceremony held Friday night, December 10, during the Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final at […]

Jacqueline Steffens & Cat Ninja Jump to First in $36,600 CabanaCoast Winning Round CSI 2*

Thermal, California, USA – December 04, 2021 – It was a busy Saturday during the first week of the Desert Holiday. One of the important classes of the day was held on the grass arena, the $36,600 1.45m Speed CSI 5*, sponsored by Marshall & Sterling. Of the […]

Erynn Ballard & Nanini van d’Abeldreef Excel in $25,000 Human Touch Classic CSI 4*-W at Las Vegas

Las Vegas, Nevada – November 19, 2021 – Canada’s Erynn Ballard (CAN) and Nanini van d’Abelendreef bested a field of 26 entries to win the $25,000 CSI4*-W 1.35m Blenheim EquiSports Jump-Off Classic, presented by Human Touch, on Friday, November 19, at the Las Vegas National Horse Show, held at […]