Tag: Equestrian Canada

Riders & Horses for the Odlum Brown BC Open – Longines Nations Cup™ of Canada CSIO 5*

Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – June 01, 2023 – For the second week in a row, Thunderbird Show Park is at the center of attention of equestrian sports as it hosts the third and final leg of the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ – North & Central […]

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, […]

Dreams Come True for Tiffany Foster in the $414,300 Major League Show Jumping Grand Prix of Vancouver CSI 5*

Langley, Vancouver British Columbia, Canada — May 27, 2023 — It’s hard not to lead with a bit of a cliché following Tiffany Foster’s (CAN) win in Saturday’s Major League Show Jumping Grand Prix CSI 5* at Thunderbird Show Park. “Hometown Hero” seems the obvious choice, Foster having grown […]

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 […]

Major Riders Descend on Langley for the Major League Show Jumping Canadian Premier CSI 5* & CSI 2*

Langley, Vancouver, British Columbia — May 25, 2023 — With the start of top-level show jumping less than 24 hours away, close to 150 top show jumping horses from across North America and beyond were presented for inspection Wednesday afternoon at Thunderbird Show Park. MLSJ Canadian Premier week kicks […]

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 […]

Ali Ramsay & Bonita VH Keizershof Z are the Best in the $38,700 Kentucky Spring Classic CSI 3*

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – May 11, 2023 – The lights that cascade over the famous Rolex Stadium at the Kentucky Horse Park made their mark tonight for the first night class of the 2023 Kentucky Spring Horse Show, inviting exhibitors and fans to experience the exhilaration that is the […]

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 […]

Kara Chad Chases Down Victory in the €28,840 Medium Tour Grand Prix CSI 4* at Spain

Vejer de La Frontera, Spain – March 12, 2023 – As usual during weeks featuring CSI 4* classes, super Sunday featured no less than three grands prix at the Andalucía Sunshine Tour CSI 4*, sponsored by La Consejería de Turismo, Cultura y Deporte and co-financed by the European […]

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 […]

Ali Ramsay & Conrado 12 on Fine Form in the $38,700 Ramard Speed Challenge CSI 3*

Thermal, California, USA – March 03, 2023 – The Canadian anthem played a second time in the Grand Prix Arena during Desert Circuit VII as Ali Ramsay (CAN) took victory in the $38,700 Ramard 1.50m Speed Challenge CSI 3*. Aboard Conrado 12, as second to last in the starting […]

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 […]

Erynn Ballard Back on Top in the $74,200 CabanaCoast Winning Round CSI 5*

Thermal, California, USA – December 10, 2022 – Erynn Ballard (CAN) feels like she’s had an off year, but she capped it off with a major win in the desert to feel back on top of the world. In the $74,200 Cabana Coast Winning Round CSI 5* last […]

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 […]

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 […]

Eric Lamaze: Riders’ Descriptions & Memorable Moments with the Lamazing Legend

Rolex Testimonee Eric Lamaze (CAN) is one of the world’s most respected show jumpers and achieved so much throughout his stellar career. Following the announcement of his retirement, the Rolex Grand Slam team reached out to some of Eric’s biggest fans and dearest friends to highlight what makes […]

Farezzo to Yann Candele as New Collaboration Emerges to Support Team Canada

Brussels, Belgium – May 02, 2022 – Canadian Olympian Yann Candele (CAN) once again to ride an international show jumping mount, Farezzo, thanks to a partnership between Eric Lamaze (CAN) and new supporter, Adam Pearsall. Lamaze (CAN), the 2008 Olympic champion, secured Farezzo as a future major games […]

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 […]

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 […]

Darrin Dlin & Buddy Bounce are the Best in $25,000 FarmVet Grand Prix at Thermal

Thermal, California – January 20, 2022 – The first Grand Prix of the season took over the Grand Prix Arena on Thursday as athletes vied for the top prize in the $25,000 FarmVet Grand Prix at Desert Circuit I. Set as a speed format, 21 horse-and-rider combinations took to […]

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 […]