Tag: Equestrian Canada

Artisan Farms & Tiffany Foster’s Brighton Retires from the Sport

Langley, British Columbia, Canada – June 19, 2024 –  Earlier this month at Thunderbird Show Park, Tiffany Foster (CAN) announced the retirement of her longtime partner Brighton from international sport. “There will never be another horse like Brighty for me. Anyone who knows him knows how special he […]

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 […]

Tiffany Foster Finishes First in the $373,134 RBC Grand Prix of Canada CSI 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta — June 15, 2024 — Canada’s Tiffany Foster (CAN) solidified her status as the world’s top-ranked female show jumper this afternoon, clinching a victory in the $373,134 RBC Grand Prix of Canada CSI 5*, presented by Rolex. Foster, with Battlecry, came first in the […]

Erynn Ballard Excels with Another Double Punch at The National CSI 5* in Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada —June 14, 2024 — Canada’s Erynn Ballard (CAN) pulled off another extraordinary first-second 5* finish in tonight’s $62,500 RBC Capital Markets Cup CSI 5*, her second one-two placement atop the leaderboard in a matter of two weeks. Ballard, currently the second-ranked female show jumping […]

Canada’s Sean Jobin Steals the Spotlight on the Opening Day of ‘The National’ CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 12, 2024 – It was glory for Canada on the first day of the ‘National’, presented by Rolex, as the world famous International Ring saw its first action of the season. Sean Jobin (CAN), with Arkuga, topped a talent-packed leaderboard with a […]

Erynn Ballard Victorious “Against Herself” in the $62,500 The Mustangs CSI 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada —June 7, 2024  — Erynn Ballard’s trajectory towards Olympic glory accelerated today as the world’s second-ranked female equestrian placed both first and second in the $62,500 The Mustangs Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 5* at The ‘Continental’, presented by Rolex. The Mustangs, the only […]

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 […]

William Martin’s Maiden Win Comes in the $62,500 FOBI Qualifier CSI 4*

Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada — May 31, 2024 — The jump-off of the $62,500 FOBI Qualifier CSI 4* Friday at Thunderbird Show Park was a who’s who of elite show jumping talent. Among the 10 athletes to advance to Colm Quinn‘s (IRL) shortened track in the Thunderbird Arena […]

David Arcand Jumps to Grand Prix Victory at Wesley Clover Parks

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada – May 25, 2024 – David Arcand (CAN) of Boisbriand, QC, led the victory gallop after winning the $25,000 Grand Prix held on Saturday, May 25, at Wesley Clover Parks in Ottawa, ON. The Montreal-based professional brought out his top horse, Phil v/d Wezelse Heihoeve, […]

Erynn Ballard Records Milestone Victory in the $340,000 MLSJ Grand Prix of Vancouver CSI 5*

Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – May 26, 2024 – As Erynn Ballard (CAN) prepared to walk into the Thunderbird Arena for the jump-off of the $340,000 Major League Grand Prix of Vancouver CSI 5*, she verified her plan with her business partner, Ilan Ferder.  “I’m going fast, […]

Major League Show Jumping Kicks Off Fourth Season at Thunderbird Show Park

Langley, British Columbia — May 24, 2024 —When it comes to Major League Show Jumping, the stakes are most definitely raised.The MLSJ circuit made its debut in 2021, and the annual North American five-star show series kicks off its fourth season this week in Langley at tbird’s Canadian Premier, which has become the venue’s biggest […]

Erynn Ballard Does it Again with One-Two Finish in the $38,700 Fidelity Investments Challenge CSI 4*

North Salem, New York, USA – May 18, 2024 – Canada’s Erynn Ballard (CAN) returned to the winner’s circle at the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows on Saturday, finishing in first and second place in the $38,700 Jump-off Challenge CSI 4*, presented by Fidelity Investments. She stopped the clock on […]

Ali Ramsay & Conrado 12 Conquer the $62,500 Spring Classic CSI 3* at Lexington

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – May 16, 2024 – An international field of athletes gathered at the Rolex Stadium on Thursday night to compete in the $62,500 Spring Classic CSI 3* during the Kentucky Spring Classic at the Kentucky Horse Park. Forty-four combinations were narrowed down to nine for a […]

Hero Propels Erynn Ballard to Sucess at the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Show CSI 3*

North Salem, New York, USA – May 10, 2024 – After just making the 74-second time allowed to post the slowest initial round in  $40,000 Evergate Stables New York Welcome Stake, Erynn Ballard (CAN) flew through the timers for the fastest jump-off in Friday’s featured class at the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows, clinching […]

Kassidy Keith Can’t Be Caught in the Tbird Grand Prix

Langley, British Columbia, Canada — May 03, 2024 — You’d be hard pressed to find a sport more difficult to predict than show jumping. That is, unless you’re watching Kassidy Keith (CAN) and Havana jump 1.40m at Thunderbird Show Park. “I would say that at 1.40m, Havana is always on […]

Kassidy Keith “Kruises” to Victory in the Maui Jim Grand Prix at Thunderbird

Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia,  Canada – April 21, 2024 – Kassidy Keith (CAN) doesn’t always win in the Grand Prix ring at Thunderbird Show Park, but when she does, it’s often with Havana. The veteran pair started their 2024 season at tbird’s April Season Opener the same way they ended […]

Erynn Ballard & Coconet Close Out the Week Winning the $140,000 Palm Beach County Sports Commission Grand Prix CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 21, 2024 – Erynn Ballard was in it to win it in the $140,000 Palm Beach County Sports Commission Grand Prix CSI 3* on the grass derby field at Equestrian Village on Sunday afternoon. The culmination of three-star competition highlighted the conclusion of the third […]

Sam Pegg Closes Season in Grand Fashion Winning the $30,000 Standlee Grand Prix of Wilmington

Wilmington, Ohio – April 13, 2024 – Show jumping action of the 2024 Winter in the Midwest Series at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington concluded with a thrilling 11-horse jump-off in the $30,000 Standlee Grand Prix, crafted by course designer Bobby Murphy (USA). Canada’s Sam Pegg (CAN) ultimately ended the […]

Samuel Pegg & Gin Tonic 158 Thrive in the $25,000 Alliant Private Client Cup

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 8, 2024 – Premier jumper competition kicked off in the Grand Prix ring at HITS Post Time Farm on Thursday morning where a total of 28 combinations contested for the top call in the $25,000 Alliant Private Client Cup. The class is a weekly staple […]

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 […]

Paul Halpern & Esra Excel in the $25,000 Alliant Private Client Cup

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 29, 2024 – Leap Day was indeed celebrated with a fair amount of leaping at Hits Post Time Farm on Thursday as hunter, jumper, and equitation action kicked off in full swing across the property. The venue plays host to the Hits Ocala Winter […]

Ali Ramsay Races towards Victory in the $32,000 San Marcos Training Classic CSI 3*

Thermal, California, USA – February 25, 2024 – Ali Ramsay (CAN) took over the ride aboard Godfather B Belesbat at the beginning of the circuit, and it hasn’t taken the pair long at all to begin racking up FEI victories together. On Sunday of Desert Circuit 7, presented […]

Kara Chad & Igor GPH Impress the Most in Small Grand Prix of Vejer de La Frontera CSI 4*

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – February 24, 2024 –  Kara Chad (CAN) made the most of being the last to go in a 12-horse jump-off in the €28,900 Small Grand Prix CSI 4* on Saturday at the Andalucía Sunshine Tour. With many top riders in the class, […]

Tiffany Foster & Jetouelle-S Soar to First at the Winter Equestrian Festival CSI 2*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 01, 2024 – A busy Thursday was highlighted by not only CSI 4* classes but also CSI 2* action at the Wellington International Equestrian venue. Earlier in the day, Canadian Olympian Tiffany Foster (CAN) won the Griffis Residential CSI 2* 1.45m on the […]

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) […]

A Day of Firsts for Tiffany Foster in the $215,000 NetJets Grand Prix CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 27, 2024 – Canadian Olympian Tiffany Foster (CAN) climbed atop a ‘Saturday Night Lights’ podium at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) for the first time on January 28 during Week 3. Piloting Battlecry, Foster won the $215,000 NetJets Grand Prix CSI 4* in front of a packed […]

Ali Ramsay & Bonita VH Keizershof Z Sprout Wings in the $32,000 Oz Inc. Speed Challenge CSI 3*

Thermal, California, USA – January 25, 2024 – Most of the crowd on Thursday of Desert Circuit 3, presented by U.S. Bank, thought Conor Swail (IRL) was going to come home with a one-two finish in the $32,000 Oz Inc. 1.50m Speed Challenge CSI 3*. But Ali Ramsay […]

Tiffany Foster & Brighton Blaze towards First in the $39,000 Palm Beach Equine Clinic Speed CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 16, 2023 – The 2024 Holiday Festival II CSI 4* horse show, held at Wellington International from December 14 to 17, concluded with a series of spectacular performances despite challenging weather conditions. Friday’s highlights was the $39,000 Palm Beach Equine Clinic Speed CSI […]

Back-to-Back! Sam Pegg Powers Past the Competition in the $30,000 Grand Prix at Wilmington

Wilmington, Ohio – December 09, 2023 – Seventeen decorated horse-and-athlete combinations put on a show in the Standlee Sanctuary over FEI Level III course designer Anderson Lima’s (BRA) tracks for the $30,000 Grand Prix. In the end, speed was the name of the game for Canada’s Sam Pegg […]

Ben Asselin & Baton Rouge Master the Course to Win $50,000 Whittier Trust National Grand Prix

Thermal, California, USA – December 10, 2023 – Ben Asselin (CAN) knew Baton Rouge was going to be a special horse from day one. As Desert Holiday came to a close, he had a chance to show everyone just how special, as he jumped the sole clear round […]