Tag: Canada Équestre

Ben Asselin & The Freshman Fly to First in $50,000 Tbird Grand Prix

Langley, Canada – August 15, 2021 – Ben Asselin (CAN) and The Freshman flew to first in the $50,000 Tbird Grand Prix last Sunday during the Summer Fort Welcome at the Thunderbird Show Park. Only two combinations out of all the participants managed to complete the first-round course […]

Tiffany Foster & Brighton Shine in €25,400 Champagne PIAFF Grand Prix CSI 2*

London, England – August 17, 2021 – Tiffany Foster (CAN) and Brighton shone the brightest in the €25,400 Champagne Piaff Grand Prix CSI 2* last Sunday during the Longines Global Champions Tour of London CSI 5* & 2* at Royal Chelsea Hospital at the capital of England. The […]

Erynn Ballard & Classic Penny Blaze to Win $36,600 Speed Stake CSI 5* at Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – July 25, 2021 – After weather canceling the first two Major League Show Jumping (MLJS) classes of the day, the $36,600 Speed Stake CSI 5*, held under a table C format, proved to be worth the wait. A total of 17 entries contested […]

Tiffany Foster & Vienna Victorious in Mercure Hotels Prize CSI 5* at the Masters of Chantilly

Chantilly, France – July 09, 2021 – Tiffany Foster (CAN) and Vienna were victorious in the Mercure Hotels Prize CSI 5* on Friday during the Masters of Chantilly CSI 5*. Not only did the Canadian anthem play for the second time of the day, but also not one […]

Erynn Ballard & Ceitasi Top $75,000 Stirrups Restaurant Grand Prix at WEC Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA –  June 26, 2021 – An international list of competitors from 11 different countries lined out the entries in Saturday’s $75,000 Stirrups Restaurant Grand Prix during the third week of the WEC – Ocala Summer Series. FEI Level 3 course designer Joey Rycroft of Canada designed […]

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, […]

Tiffany Foster & Vienna Fly to the Top in $72,900 Four G Surfaces Grand Prix CSI 2*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – June 20, 2021 – The conclusion to Week II of the Traverse City Spring Horse Show, presented by Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel, kicked off Sunday afternoon in the Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel International Ring. A total of 35 international horse-and-athlete combinations […]

Sam Walker & Evita Excel at Traverse City Spring Horse Show CSI 2*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – June 19, 2021 – The penultimate day of Week II of the Traverse City Spring Horse Show, presented by Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel, spotlighted international show jumping competition Saturday afternoon in the Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel International Ring. A total of 23 […]

Erynn Ballard & Bettina des Celtes are the Best in $37,000 Power & Speed Stake CSI 3* at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – June 02, 2021 – Erynn Ballard (CAN) and Bettina des Celtes dominated Wednesday’s $37,000 Power & Speed Stake CSI 3* at TIEC, navigating the speed phase of the Anthony D’Ambrosio (USA) course design in a time of 24.373 seconds. Ballard (CAN) and […]

Erynn Ballard & Really Electra Xango Turn on the Power to Win $6,000 Speed Stake CSI 2*

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – May 28, 2021 – Erynn Ballard (CAN) rode Really Electra Xango, the 2012 Brazilian Sport Horse mare (Indoctro x Lucky Electra Xango) owned by Ilan Ferder, to a second consecutive international jumping win in Friday’s $6,000 Speed Stake CSI 2*, continuing to […]

Canada’s Eric Lamaze Withdraws Himself from Consideration for Olympic Spot

Brussels, Belgium – May 17, 2021 – Former Olympic show jumping champion Eric Lamaze of Canada has withdrawn from consideration for the upcoming Olympic Games, scheduled to take place from July 23 to August 8, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan.  Lamaze was one of five athletes named to the […]

Style, Sophistication & Safety: At Request of Riders, Essex Classics Launches Jumper Performance Collection of Show Shirts

Wellington, Florida, USA – May 01, 2021 – At the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida, USA, Cathy Sacher received two identical phone calls, a single day apart. Both international show jumper Erynn Ballard (CAN) and “R” rated judge, rider and trainer Rachel Kennedy had an idea […]

Canadian Shortlist Announced for Individual Competition at the Olympic Games

Ontario, Canada – April 30, 2021 – Equestrian Canada has announced its Short List for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo scheduled to take place from July 23 to August 8, 2021. The five individuals named to the shortlist are: Amy Millar (CAN) – Perth, Ontario Eric Lamaze […]

Sam Walker & Evita Ride for the Win in $10,000 Bainbridge Companies Open Stake

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 23, 2021 – Wrapping up an exciting Friday afternoon on the grass Derby Field of the International Equestrian Center (PBIEC), a pair of winners were crowned in Section A and Section B of the $10,000 Bainbridge Companies 1.40m Open Stake. Sam Walker (CAN) rode Evita, owned […]

Erynn Ballard & Jack Van’t Kattenheye Blaze to Win $37,000 Equine Tack & Nutritionals Qualifier CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 23, 2021 – Kicking off another beautiful day of the ESP Spring Series, Erynn Ballard (CAN) and Jack Van’t Kattenheye, owned by Lindemann Barnett Sporthorses, flew to the top of the leaderboard to claim victory in the $37,000 Equine Tack and Nutritionals Qualifier CSI 3* […]

Eric Lamaze & Chacco Kid Can’t Be Caught in $37,000 Douglas Elliman Speed Challenge CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 18, 2021 – Eric Lamaze (CAN) and Chacco Kid, owned by the Chacco Kid Group, were back in fine form on Thursday, March 18, winning the $37,000 Douglas Elliman Real Estate 1.45m CSI 3*, the feature class in the International Arena at the Palm Beach […]

Jim Ifko & Un Diamant des Forets Supreme Again to Win $50,000 Wellington Equestrian Realty Grand Prix CSI 2*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 14, 2021 – Besides the $401,000 Fidelity Investments Grand Prix CSI 5* in the evening, Super Saturday featured another major class during the ninth week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Canada’s Jim Ifko (CAN) and Eventyre Farms’ Un Diamant des Forets were […]

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 […]

Angelstone Events Acquires Equestrian Management Group’s Assets – Caledon Equestrian Park

Caledon, Ontario – February 20, 2021 –  Equestrian Management Group (EMG) has entered into an agreement that will see the management of the Caledon Equestrian Park in Caledon, ON, turned over to Angelstone Events. Formed in 1989 to advance equestrian competition in Ontario, EMG originally consisted of six […]

Sam Walker & Coralissa Claim $25,000 Hermès Grand Prix CSI U-25

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 21, 2021 – It was Sam Walker (CAN) and Marbill Hill Farm’s Coralissa who jumped to the top of the leaderboard after 63 horse-and-rider combinations took to the Derby Field in the $25,000 Hermès Grand Prix CSI U-25 on Sunday afternoon, with nine pairs […]

Important Announcement on the 2021 Spruce Meadows Tournament Season

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – February 12, 2021 – Spruce Meadows has recently been in thorough discussions with regional and federal health authorities, and both our national federation and the FEI, to examine -and review- any and all options currently available to allow us to organize and execute international events […]

Jim Ifko & Un Diamant des Forets Shine the Brightest in $37,000 Restylane Qualifier CSI 2*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 12, 2021 – On Friday afternoon, Jim Ifko (CAN) piloted Un Diamant des Forets, owned by Eventyre Farms, to a fast and fault free jump-off round to capture the $37,000 Restylane 1.45m Grand Prix Qualifier CSI2*. Ifko and the 13-year-old Selle Français stallion […]

Lisa Carlsen & Livestream 2 Light Up to Win $137,000 Purina Grand Prix CSI 3* at Thermal

Thermal, California, USA – February 07, 2021 – Show jumping competition concluded on Sunday of Desert Circuit III with the $137,000 Grand Prix CSI 3*, sponsored by Purina Animal Nutrition. Canadians topped the leaderboard claiming all three podium positions with Lisa Carlsen (CAN) and Livestream 2 (Lordanos x […]

Tiffany Foster Wins Martha Jolicoeur Leading Lady Rider Award

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 07, 2021 – Tiffany Foster (CAN) claimed the Martha Jolicoeur Leading Lady Rider Award on Sunday, February 7, during week four of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Wellington, Florida, USA. Foster accumulated the most points of all female competitors in the $50,000 […]

Ali Ramsay & Bonita vh Keizershof Z Top in $25,000 FarmVet Grand Prix CSI 3* at Thermal

Thermal, California, USA – February 04, 2021 – After winning the $40,000 Sun Air Jets Grand Prix CSI 3* last Sunday, Ali Ramsay (CAN) and Bonita VH Keizershof Z continued their Grand Prix success during Desert Circuit, landing the top spot in Desert Circuit III’s $25,000 FarmVet Grand Prix CSI […]

Beth Underhill & Count Me In Top $36,600 Great American Jump-off Challenge CSI 3* at Thermal

Thermal, California, USA – January 30, 2021 – Riders hailing from eight nations took to the Grand Prix Stadium at the Desert International Horse Park to compete in the $36,600 Great American Jump-off Challenge CSI 3*. Of the seventeen horse and rider combinations, six advanced into the tiebreaker […]

Francois Lamontagne & Chanel du Calvaire Fly to First in $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix at Hits Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 22, 2021 – Hits Post Time Farm welcomed back horses and riders from around the world for the 40th Anniversary of the Hits Ocala Winter Circuit last week. The venue at the ‘Horse Capital of the World’ features 10 weeks of USEF-Rated Hunter/Jumper […]

A Beautiful Victory! Ali Ramsay & Bonita vh Keizershof Z Win $40,000 Sun Air Jets Grand Prix

Thermal, California, USA – Twenty-five pairs challenged Olaf Petersen Jr.’s (GER) course Saturday afternoon at Desert Circuit Week I, but Ali Ramsay (CAN) and Bonita VH Keizershof Z soared to the top in the $40,000 Sun Air Jets Grand Prix. The pair were the quickest in the jump-off, […]

Eric Lamaze Makes Triumphant Return to the Ring at the Winter Equestrian Festival CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 13, 2021 – Eric Lamaze (CAN) and Chacco Kid returned to the ring in fine form scoring their first victory of the season in the $6,000 Douglas Elliman Real Estate 1.45m Jumpers as competition began at the Wellington Regional Medical Center CSI3* at […]

Erynn Ballard Excels to Win First Martha Jolicoeur Leading Lady Rider Award of the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 10, 2021 – Canada’s Erynn Ballard won the first Martha Jolicoeur Leading Lady Rider Award of the 13-week 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) on Sunday, January 10 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). Ballard accumulated the highest number of points among […]