Tag: Canada Équestre

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 […]

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 […]

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 ‘Continental’ CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 07, 2023 – The grass is green and the sun is shining as Spruce Meadows prepares to kick off it’s 2023 FEI Tournament Season. Over 250 horses passed the FEI veterinary inspection today ahead of competitions which take place starting tomorrow […]

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, […]

Riders & Horses for the Major League Show Jumping – Canadian Premier CSI 5*

Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – May 25, 2023 – The first leg of the 2023 Major League Show Jumping (MLSJ) is on this week at Thunderbird Show Park. Kent Farrington (USA), Karl Cook (USA), Lillie Keenan (USA), Kyle King (USA), Charlotte Jacobs (USA),  Conor Swail (IRL) Shane Sweetnam (IRL), Darragh […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Jacqueline Steffens Daly is Freaky Fast to Win $50,000 Wheels Up Welcome Prix CSI 3*

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 02, 2023 – Fifty-one equestrian athletes representing ten nations took center stage this evening to compete in the $50,000 Wheels Up Welcome Prix CSI 3* over a track built by course designer Alan Wade of Ireland. Canada’s Jacqueline Steffens Daly (CAN) delivered a thrilling performance […]

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 […]

A One-Two for Canada as Ali Ramsay Races to First in $38,700 Talus Speed Challenge CSI 2*

Thermal, California, USA – February 03, 2023 – Ali Ramsay (CAN) has a new secret weapon, and it might not be a secret anymore. The Canadian National Champion rode to the win in Friday morning’s $38,700 Talus 1.45m CSI 2* Speed aboard Ramsay Equestrian, Inc.’s Conrado 12, unveiling […]

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 […]

From Four Faults to Two Firsts & Bookending the Podium! Erynn Ballard & Narcotique Turn on the Nitro at Fort Worth CSI 4*-W

Fort Worth, Texas, USA – December 14, 2022 – Life is full of ups and downs and so is showjumping. In Erynn Ballard‘s case, the Canadian had a very incosistent year according to her own standards and statement after winning the $74,200 CabanaCoast Winning Round CSI 5* with Narcotique […]

A One-Two for Canada as Ali Ramsay & Conrado 12 Top $10,000 Run A Mok Classic

Thermal, California, USA – December 15, 2022 – Ali Ramsay (CAN) found her sweet spot as she topped the $10,000 Run A Mok 1.45m Open Classic. Aboard Conrado 12, owned by Ramsay Equestrian Inc, she topped an impressive field of top horse-and-rider combinations, bringing home the victory. Conrado […]

Riders & Horses for The Royal Horse Show CSI 5*-W at Toronto

Toronto, Ontario, Canada – November 09, 2022 – After an exciting first week of competition highlighted by the Canadian Jumping Championship, the Royal Horse Show CSI 5*-W, held during the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, raises the bar even higher, this time hosting the fourth leg of the Longines […]

Ali Ramsay Crowned Canadian Show Jumping Champion at The Royal Horse Show

Toronto, Ontario, Canada – November 05, 2022 – Ali Ramsay (CAN) of Victoria, BC, claimed her first Canadian Show Jumping Championship title on Saturday night, in front of a packed house at the Royal Horse Show CSI 5*-W, held as part of the 100th Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. […]

Ali Ramsay Races to Victory on Opening Night at The Royal Horse Show in Toronto

Toronto, Ontario, Canada – November 04, 2022 – Ali Ramsay of Victoria, British Columbia, (CAN), opened the Royal Horse Show, held as part of the 100th Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, by winning phase one of the $125,000 Henry Equestrian Canadian Show Jumping Championship on Friday, November 4, in […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Tiffany Foster Brings Figor Back to Top Form at the Washington International Horse Show CSI 4*-W

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – November 04, 2021 – When Tiffany Foster (CAN) and Figor topped the CSI4*-W Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Washington (USA) Saturday night at the Tryon International Equestrian Center, it marked the successful execution of a long-term plan. Foster wanted the competition to be […]

Tiffany Foster Shines ‘Bright’-ly in $100,000 Onni Group Grand Prix CSI 2*

Langley, Vancouver, Canada – October 03, 2021 – Tiffany Foster (CAN) saved her best for last. In the final grand prix event of the 2021 season at Thunderbird Show Park, Foster brought out her most accomplished horse and rode to her best result at the venue this year.  Riding […]

Eric Lamaze & Hickstead Inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – October 03, 2021 – Olympic show jumping champions Eric Lamaze and Hickstead were inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame during a virtual ceremony held Sunday evening, October 3, 2021. Inducted in the ‘Team’ category, Lamaze and Hickstead are widely considered to be the […]

Tiffany Foster & Galino Lead Wire to Wire in $15,000 Winning Round CSI 4*-W

Langley, British Columbia, Canada – September 25, 2021 – Tiffany Foster (CAN) used her start position to her advantage Saturday afternoon in the $15,000 CSI4*-W Winning Round 1.45m at Thunderbird Show Park. After producing the fastest clear of the first round in the uniquely formatted competition with Artisan […]

Tiffany Foster & Brighton Fly to First in $72,900 Suncor Winning Round CSIO 5*

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – Saturday at the Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ CSIO 5* brought with it a rainy morning to start off the $600,000 BMO Nations’ Cup CSIO 5* day of the tournament. The day began with the $72,900 Suncor Winning Round CSIO 5*, a competition that features two rounds; […]

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 […]