Tag: Amy Millar

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 […]

Amy Millar Claims the Canadian Show Jumping Championship Title at the Royal Horse Show

Toronto, Ontario – November 02, 2024 – Two-time Canadian Olympian Amy Millar (CAN) of Perth, Ontario, Canada was crowned the 2024 Canadian Show Jumping Champion on Saturday evening, November 2, in front of a packed Coca-Cola Coliseum at the Royal Horse Show, held as part of the Royal […]

Conor Swail & Count Me In Conquer the $746,269 ATCO Queen Elizabeth II Cup CSI 5*

 Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – July 06, 2024 – Conor Swail (IRL) won Saturday’s $746,269 ATCO Queen Elizabeth II Cup, leading a determined starting competition of 40 of the world’s best riders to take the coveted prize. Twelve of those athletes advanced to the second round, but […]

The Mane Event Is Here: Biggest Tournament of the Summer Series Kicks Off with the ‘North American’

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada —July 03, 2024  â€” A fantastic Spruce Meadows Summer Series comes to an exciting head this week as we kick off the ‘North American’, the final tournament before this September’s ‘Masters’. Come join us for an incredible week, packed with potential story lines […]

Amy Millar On Possible First-Ever ‘All Female’ Canadian Olympic Jumping Team

‘I Can’t Confirm All-Female Olympic Team, But I Think We’ve Got The Riders to Win’ Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 16, 2024 – Amy Millar (CAN) addressed the fan frenzy over a potential first-ever all-female Olympic equestrian team, saying: “My most important goal is that we […]

Amy Millar & Christiano Put Canada First on Opening Day at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 07, 2024 – Amy Millar (CAN) not only addressed the fan frenzy over a potential first-ever all-female Olympic Canadian equestrian team but also managed to steal the spotlight in the feature class at Spruce Meadows’ Continental CSI 5*. Thursday’s test saw […]

Rodrigo Pessoa & Chili Add their Spice to the $65,000 LeMieux Grand Prix CSI 2*

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 10, 2024 – International competition came to a close on Sunday morning with a field of 31 talented horse-and-rider combinations representing 10 different nations vying for victory in the $65,000 LeMieux Grand Prix CSI 2*. Seven-time Olympian Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA), led the charge aboard Artemis […]

Amy Millar & Jagger HX Jump to Stardom at the World Equestrian Center CSI 4*

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 06, 2024 – The $31,500 Speed Challenge CSI4* stole the spotlight this afternoon for the first Fédération Equestre International (FEI) CSI4*/CSI2* week of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series. Top athletes from nine different nations took to the WEC Grand Arena to compete over Gregory […]

Amy Millar & Christiano Claim the $62,500 Hermès Classic CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 28, 2024 – The Canadian national anthem rang out for the second time in as many days in the International Arena at Wellington International during Week 3 of competition at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). A 2016 Olympian for Canada, Amy Millar (CAN) […]

Nayel Nassar & Coronado Conquer the $221,600 Visit Greater Palm Springs Grand Prix CSI 5*

Thermal, California, USA – December 08, 2023 – The final grand prix of the Major League Show Jumping season concluded with the flying of the Egyptian flag for Nayel Nassar (EGY) and Coronado. The individual MLSJ championship was decided a week prior, but there was still winning honors […]

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 […]

All-Female Powered Team Eye Candy Conquers Major League Show Jumping of Vancouver CSI 5*

Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – May 26, 2023 – Three seconds is about the time it takes you to sneeze. Or if it’s added to your jumping score in a Major League Show Jumping (MLSJ) gold medal round, the time it takes to hand the gold to […]

Bertram Allen & Emmylou Storm to Victory in Kask $140,000 Grand Prix CSI 3* at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 19, 2023 – The Winter Equestrian Festival’s (WEF) Week 6, sponsored by Kask, came to a close on Sunday with the final classics of World Championship Hunter Rider (WCHR) Week in the International Ring and the  CHF$140,000 Kask Grand Prix CSI 3* on […]

Kent Farrington & Orafina Supreme in $74,200 CWD Jump-off Challenge CSI 5*

Thermal, California, USA – December 09, 2022 – The former world-ranked number one has made his mark on Desert International Horse Park (DIHP). Kent Farrington (USA) returned to Thermal for the first time in over 10 years and snagged a CSI 5* win Friday evening of Desert Holiday II aboard […]

Only Three Points Behind! Team Eye Candy Wins to Force Thrilling Decision at Season Finale!

Thermal, California, USA – December 03, 2022 – Team Eye Candy sits where they need to be ahead of next week’s Major League Show Jumping (MLSJ) Team Final at Desert International Horse Park. While they are not leading into the championship like in 2021, they are only three […]

Benjamin Button Like! Ben Maher & Tic Tac Defy Age to Win $140,000 Hygain Feeds Grand Prix CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 23, 2022 – Week two of the 2022 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), presented by Hygain Feeds, concluded with victory on the Derby Field at Equestrian Village for 2020 Olympic individual gold medalist Ben Maher (GBR) and longtime partner Tic Tac, owned by Jane Forbes […]

Team Eye Candy Taste Victory in $200,000 Major League Show Jumping Team Final, Sponsored by Desert Flight

Thermal, California – December 10, 2021 – Major League Show Jumping (MLSJ) team competition came to a thrilling close on Friday night of Desert Holiday II, as Team Eye Candy was awarded the gold medal and crowned season champion in the inaugural year of the tour. After three rounds of […]

A Win on Home Soil for Canada in the $600,000 BMO Nations Cup CSIO 5* at Spruce Meadows

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – September 11, 2021 – The Canadian Show Jumping Team won the $600,000 BMO Nations’ Cup CSIO 5* held Saturday, September 11, at the CSIO5* Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ tournament in Calgary, AB, for the third time in the event’s history. Erynn Ballard (CAN), Tiffany Foster (CAN), Eric […]

Team Eye Candy Tastes Sweet Victory in Major League Show Jumping $200,000 Team Competition CSI 5*

Traverse City, Michigan – July 24, 2021 – Major League Show Jumping (MLSJ) competition continued Saturday, July 24, in the Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel International Ring during Week III of the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF), presented by CaptiveOne Advisors, with the MLSJ $200,000 Team Competition CSI5*. The […]

Amy Millar & Christiano Claim the Crown in $20,000 Topline Trailers Grand Prix at Ottawa

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada – June 26, 2021 – Canadian Olympian Amy Millar (CAN) won the $20,000 Topline Trailers Grand Prix held on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at Wesley Clover Parks in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. With equestrian competition having recently been given the green light to resume in Ontario, […]

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 […]

Beth Underhill & Count Me In Crowned Canadian Champions at the Royal Horse Show CSI 4*-W

Toronto, Ontario, Canada – November 02, 2019 – Beth Underhill (CAN) claimed the Canadian Show Jumping Championship on Saturday night, November 2, at the Royal Horse Show CSI 4*-W, held as part of the 97th Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The $125,000 Henry Equestrian Canadian […]

Amy Millar & Truman Top $25,000 Speed Class of the Canadian Championship at The Royal Horse Show CSI 4*-W

Toronto, Canada – November 01, 2019 – Olympian Amy Millar (CAN) scored victory on opening night of the Royal Horse Show CSI 4*-W, winning the $25,000 Speed Class, the first phase of the $125,000 Henry Equestrian Canadian Show Jumping Championship on Friday, November 1, at the 97th Royal […]

Beth Underhill & Count Me In Crowned in $36,100 Classic CSI 2* at Ottawa International Horse Show

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada – July 13, 2019 – For the second time in as many days, Canadian Olympian Beth Underhill (CAN) riding Count Me In led the victory gallop at the Ottawa International I CSI 2*, this time topping the $36,100 Classic CSI 2*, presented by RBC, on Saturday, […]

Ladies Rule! Amanda Derbyshire & Roulette BH Lead All-Female Podium in $134,000 Horseware Ireland Grand Prix CSI 3* at WEF

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 16, 2019 – Amanda Derbyshire (GBR) and Roulette BH triumphed in the $134,000 Horseware Ireland Grand Prix CSI 3* last night during the tenth week of competition of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). A total […]

Amy Millar Claims First Canadian Show Jumping Championship Title at Toronto’s Royal Horse Show

Toronto, Ontario – Canadian Olympian Amy Millar of Perth, Ontario, claimed her first Canadian Show Jumping Championship title on Saturday night, November 4, at the Royal Horse Show, held as part of the 95th Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, ON. Sitting third following Friday’s opening round of competition with 1.25 penalties, […]