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1 The Official News of the Jumping Committee September/October 2016, Volume 12, Issue 8 IN THIS ISSUE Young Guns! Profiling Ali Ramsay Tiffany Foster Leads Canada to Third in BMO Nations Cup in Calgary LETTER FROM THE CHAIR Our own Olympic athletes, Tiffany Foster and Amy Millar, will also be in the house. Tiffany has not competed at The Royal since she won both the CET Medal Final and the Jump Canada Medal back in Following a 15-year absence, fans are sure to raise the roof for this golden girl of show jumping. It will be very exciting to see both Tiffany and Amy in action! Spruce Meadows Masters Photo Gallery Canadian Success Stories Canada Finishes Fifth in Furusiyya Nations Cup at CSIO5* Gijon Jump Canada Hall of Fame Inductees Announced for Equestrian Canada Convention Coming to Vancouver Proposed 2017 Equestrian Canada Rule Changes Available for Review and Comment Jump Canada Program Standings Available On-Line Longines World Rider Rankings Acknowledgments Michelle C. Dunn November is almost upon us and that means another fabulous edition of Toronto s iconic Royal Agricultural Winter Fair is just around the corner. Equestrians look forward to The Royal with great enthusiasm every year, eagerly awaiting the unveiling of the entries accepted list to see if their name appears. The Royal is the grand finale to the show season, with champions in many different divisions being crowned in Toronto. There is nothing quite as prestigious in our hunter, equitation and jumper world than earning a championship title at The Royal! This year, show jumping fans are in for a real treat as newly-crowned Olympic Champion Nick Skelton of Great Britain will be bringing his gold medal partner, Big Star. It will be the pair s only appearance in North America this fall, giving enthusiasts a great opportunity to see them in action together. Another 2016 Rio Olympic Champion, Michael Jung of Germany, will be making his first-ever appearance in the $20,000 Horseware Indoor Eventing Challenge, which will be a very exciting addition to the line-up. In addition to cheering on our Olympic athletes, we will also have the opportunity to see the stars of the future as The Royal debuts the inaugural Under 25 Championships this year. This new program, created by the Jumping Committee, has proven to be a great success under the leadership of Beth Underhill, and we look forward to showcasing our up-and coming athletes. As The Royal s motto goes, Once a year, country comes to the city. What a wonderful experience for city children to learn more about agriculture, including where their food comes from and the hard work farmers put into their produce. If you ve never ventured further than the Horse Palace, take a stroll around to visit the dairy and beef cows as well as the sheep, goats, chickens, rabbits, and many other animals showcased at The Royal. It truly is a fabulous learning experience for us all. See you at The Royal! Pamela Law Chair, Jumping Committee 1

2 Young Guns! Profiling Ali Ramsay by Lauren Fisher Ali Ramsay of Victoria, British Columbia, set her sights on the top levels of equestrian sport at a young age. The now 25-year-old began riding at a horse camp at the age of six and has never looked back. She trained with Judy Cumming and Joanne Orchard in her hometown of Victoria throughout her junior years, competing in the hunter and equitation divisions. She then found her love for show jumping and, four years ago, took the next step and began training with 2008 Canadian Olympic team silver medalist Jill Henselwood at her Juniper Farms in Oxford Mills, ON. Ramsay moved across the country, coming from Victoria to live just south of Ottawa, near Henselwood s farm, in April of Training full-time with the reigning Canadian Show Jumping Champion, Ramsay has made leaps and bounds in her riding, soaking up every bit of knowledge that Henselwood has to offer. Following her move to Ontario, Ramsay quickly rose through the ranks to the grand prix level. This summer, she realized her dream of representing her country when she made her Nations Cup debut riding for Canada at CSIO3* Samorin, Slovakia. She continued her fantastic season by claiming her first win in FEI-sanctioned competition in September, emerging victorious in the $36,000 CSI2* Caledon Cup Phase Two at the Canadian Show Jumping Tournament in Caledon, ON. Earlier in her riding career, Ramsay won the Running Fox CET Medal Final, the pinnacle of national equitation competition, at the 2012 Royal Horse Show in Toronto before focusing solely on show jumping. Until this summer, Ramsay had only competed in North America, so riding for the first time in Europe was a big accomplishment and a major steppingstone in her career. That was a really cool experience! said Ramsay of riding alongside Brian Morton, Chris Surbey, and Vanessa Mannix. We had a really great team and it was something I never would have imagined that I would get to do, so it was pretty crazy. Slovakia was amazing. The horse show in Samorin was really cool. It was probably one of the nicest shows I have ever been to, so it was a great experience. Ramsay s Nations Cup debut, as well Jump Media Ali Ramsay competed at the Spruce Meadows Summer Series in preparation for her Nations Cup debut at CSIO3* Samorin, Slovakia. as that of her first FEI win, came aboard Hermelien vd Hooghoeve, her nine-yearold Belgian Warmblood mare (Tangelo van de Zuuthoeve x Thunder van de Zuuthoeve). My horses are amazing, said Ramsay enthusiastically. Hermelien is the one that I have had for the longest, two and a half years, and she is the one that I have been jumping the big classes on. I bought her when she was seven, and we bought her assuming that she had the scope, but you never really know what they are going to become. I do not know how I got so lucky with her. She is incredible, and I feel like she can do anything. In addition to Hermelien, Ramsay owns Disarrono, an eight-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding (Quasimodo van de Molendreef x Voltaire). Ramsay purchased both horses from Dutch Olympian Emile Hendrix in The Netherlands and has brought them along under Henselwood s guidance. I bought Disaronno one year ago, said Ramsay. We kind of bought him to be a back-up for Hermelien, and to eventually move up to be a second grand prix horse. He is taking a little longer to develop than she did, and he is proving to be a little 2

3 quirkier in ways, but I think as long as we are patient he is going to be pretty cool, too. He can just be a bit of a roller coaster. Though Ramsay studied business for one year in Vancouver, she knew that school was never going to be her strong suit and decided to pursue her equine education instead. She now lives in an apartment with fellow riders close to Henselwood s farm and focuses completely on her riding and competitive career. When I had the opportunity to train with Jill, that just made me realize that this is my life, explained Ramsay, whose roommates over the years have included fellow Canadian Young Guns Jaclyn Duff and Elizabeth Gingras. I consider this to be my university education because this is what I want to do in life. Eventually, I would like to have my own business, so this is my school. Jill is amazing, continued Ramsay. I have learned an unbelievable amount since I started riding with her, and I have changed completely as a rider. I was jumping 1.20m when I moved and started riding with her. Within a year I was winning in the 1.40m classes, and within two years I was jumping in grand prix. I feel like she has taught me the top of the sport. With a well-earned reputation for developing younger riders, Henselwood is renowned for her teaching ability, as Ramsay has discovered. She is so passionate about everything that she does, Ramsay added. She focuses a lot on your position. She says that everybody should ride like Beezie Madden or Marcus Ehning. It has been four years now, and I feel like I almost have the position that she is looking for. She makes you ride with your body more. With the hunter and equitation background that I came from, I always want to do everything with my hands, but she has taught me to use my seat, and leg, and my body to be more in unison with the horse. While working on her own position, Ramsay has also developed her horses, and worked with Henselwood to improve their flatwork. Right now we are working on building topline work, said Ramsay of her dayto-day training. We do a lot of flatwork, trying to build the body and make them stronger. The flatwork is for me, too; this is what I need. I feel like I am pretty natural when it comes to jumping, but my flatwork is something that we have really been focusing on. It helps to improve my riding, to help my horses focus, and to improve their jumping, too. Ali Ramsay won her first FEI-sanctioned competition, the $36,000 CSI2* Caledon Cup Phase Two, in September at the Canadian Show Jumping Tournament in Caledon, ON, riding Hermelien vd Hooghoeve. Cealy Tetley Ali Ramsay won the Running Fox CET Medal Final at the 2012 Royal Horse Show riding Alonso. While her training focuses on strengthening and improving, Ramsay hopes to continue building on her experience abroad and her recent FEI win. I just want to stay consistent, she said of her future goals. It would be cool to show on another Nations Cup team next year. Mostly, consistency is key. Hopefully I can continue enjoying the grand prix classes. It is also always nice to win, so that is usually my goal! Ramsay spends much of her time competing in Canada, including at the Caledon Equestrian Park just north of Toronto and Calgary s Spruce Meadows. In the winter months, Henselwood s barn travels to California to compete in warmer weather at HITS Thermal. Other regular stops on her annual show schedule include the newly-introduced Royal West in Calgary, as well Toronto s long-standing Royal Horse Show. Show jumping fans would be well-advised to keep an eye out for this emerging young rider as she competes throughout North America and continues to move up the ranks. 3

4 Tiffany Foster Leads Canada to Third in BMO Nations Cup in Calgary Starting Gate Communications Tiffany Foster of North Vancouver, BC, posted the only double clear performance in the $300,000 BMO Nations Cup riding Victor, owned by Artisan Farms and Torrey Pines Stable. Tiffany Foster of North Vancouver, BC, led the Canadian Show Jumping Team to a third place finish in the $300,000 BMO Nations Cup held Saturday, September 10, at the Spruce Meadows Masters tournament in Calgary, AB. Starting Gate Communications Foster, Kara Chad, Amy Millar and Eric Lamaze produced a total score of 23 faults to finish third among the ten countries contesting this year s $300,000 BMO Nations Cup. Following an exciting jumpoff, Switzerland prevailed to take its first BMO Nations Cup victory over Brazil, the defending champions. The two countries were tied on a total of 18 faults following two rounds of jumping to necessitate a tiebreaking jump-off that saw Alain Jufer jump clear riding Wiveau M to secure the win for the Swiss. Foster, 32, was the only rider in the entire field to jump double clear over the tracks set by two-time Olympic course designer Leopoldo Palacios of Venezuela. Making the feat even more impressive, Foster Calgary s Kara Chad, 20, made her BMO Nations Cup debut riding Bellinda, owned by Stone Ridge Farms Ltd. 4

5 Starting Gate Communications Starting Gate Communications Amy Millar of Perth, ON, was clear in the second round for Canada riding Heros, owned by AMMO Investments. From left to right: Amy Millar and Heros, Tiffany Foster and Victor, Kara Chad and Bellinda, and Eric Lamaze and Check Picobello Z. was the first rider on course in Saturday s competition riding Victor, a 14-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding (Elmshorn x Grandeur) owned by Andy and Carlene Ziegler s Artisan Farms in partnership with Lamaze s Torrey Pines Stable. I know Victor so well, and that makes a big difference in a situation like today when you have to go in first, said Foster, who was also double clear riding Victor in the only other Nations Cup competition held on Canadian soil this year in Langley, BC. I m so proud of Victor. The good ones rise to the occasion, and he s a champion. Foster has competed in every BMO Nations Cup held at Spruce Meadows since 2011, including in 2014 when Canada emerged victorious. Foster, currently ranked number 24 in the world, noted, This is the first time I have ever been double clear at the Masters. That is a really big moment, and something that I am very proud of. Andy and Carlene Ziegler mount us on these incredible horses and let us pursue our dreams. They are here this weekend, and it was so cool that they got to see this. Twenty-year-old Kara Chad had the pressure of not only making her BMO Nations Cup debut, but doing so in front of her hometown crowd. Riding in front of a record-setting audience of 89,701, Chad produced scores of five and nine faults riding Bellinda, a ten-year-old Dutch Warmblood mare (Namelus R x Hors la Loi II). Chad and Bellinda, owned by Stone Ridge Farms Ltd., served as the traveling alternates for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. As the third rider in the rotation for Canada, Millar, 39, of Perth, ON, was aboard her 2016 Rio Olympic mount Heros, a nineyear-old Belgian Warmblood gelding (Canadian River x Clinton). Having incurred eight faults plus one time fault in the opening round, Millar returned to jump an impressive clear and keep Canadian hopes alive in the second round. Having won an individual bronze medal and led Canada to a hard-fought fourth place finish at the Rio Olympics riding Fine Lady 5, it was Lamaze s turn to rely on his teammates after his mount, Check Picobello Z, a ten-year-old Zangersheide gelding (Cardento x Orlando) owned by Artisan Farms LLC and Torrey Pines Stable, proved to be less than cooperative. The pair finished with a total of 12 faults in the opening round before retiring the second time out. You have good days and you have bad days, and Eric had a bad day because his horse became very difficult out there, said Foster, who trains with Lamaze, as does Chad. For him to even complete the first round, you have to hand it to him. For anyone watching, it was a lesson in how to persevere and how to get through to the end, because you never know if his score is going to be needed or help for the next round. He s our leader, and we have a lot of respect and admiration for him. Canadian Show Jumping Team chef d equipe Mark Laskin of Langley, BC, echoed Foster s sentiments, saying, It sure was tough sledding out there today. It s not often that we don t get a useable score from Eric so, in light of that, our result was certainly unexpected and impressive. From Kara s single rail in the first round to Amy s stellar clear in the second round, and of course Tiffany s double clear, I m extremely proud of how our girls rallied and kept us in the game until the very end, concluded Laskin. 5

6 Spruce Meadows Masters Photo Gallery Calgary, AB September 7 11, 2016 All Photo Credits Starting Gate Communications Tiffany Foster celebrates her double-clear effort in the BMO Nations Cup the only one of the day with the Canadian fans. Eric Lamaze and Chacco Kid were second in the $35, m Telus Cup on opening day and also took third in Saturday s $128,500 Suncor Winning Round. Lizzie Gingras and Zilversprings were the highest placed Canadians in the $3 million CP International, presented by Rolex. Martina Natali, groom for Eric Lamaze, with Kara Chad. Two Millars are always better than one! Terrance Torchy Millar and Ian Millar. Tiffany Foster gives her thoughts on the competition to CBC s Brenda Irving. Kara Chad receives advice on the BMO Nations Cup course walk from two veterans, Eric Lamaze and Ian Millar. Eric Lamaze being interviewed for The Rolex Minute, which is distributed worldwide. How many Nations Cup riders can say their parents were also competing at the same show? Here s Laurel Chad, Kara s mom, aboard Quenza du Soutrait. Amy Millar, Kara Chad, Tiffany Foster and Eric Lamaze met their fans at the BMO autograph signing session. Twins! Amy Millar on Heros and Tiffany Foster aboard Tripple X III. 6

7 CANADIAN SUCCESS STORIES Kieley McQuaker Kieley McQuaker of Schomberg, ON, topped the CET Mini Medal held on August 21 during The Champions CSI3* at Angelstone. The 13-year-old then went on to also win the CET Mini Medal at the Autumn Classic, held from September 14 to 18, at the Caledon Equestrian Park in Palgrave, ON. Her winning mount for both wins was Californica, a nine-year-old grey Holsteiner gelding owned by Robert Russell. Horsepower Nicole Osmond The win in the CET Medal held on Sunday, August 28, at the Coveside Classic went to Nicole Osmond of Windsor, NS. The 20-year-old rider took the victory in the Coveside Classic, held at Coveside Stables in Chester, NS, aboard Lady Dashwood, a 12-yearold bay mare owned by Albro Creek Farm. Second place in the class went to Brooke Rossignol of Kingston, ON, riding Formelle R5R. Horsepower Courtney Thomas Courtney Thomas and Zazou bested a starting field of 30 entries to win the $5,000 Jump Canada Hunter Classic, presented by Dexter Construction, on August 28 at the Coveside Classic in Chester, NS. The 20-year-old rider from Bedford, NS, and her eight-year-old warmblood gelding earned a score of 88 in the opening round of competition and an 83 in the second round for a cumulative score of 171. Second place went to Laura de Berdt Romilly and Mad Money who earned scores of 76.5 and 82 for a total of To commemorate the win, Thomas was awarded an engraved silver plate by Raye Potter on behalf of Dexter Construction. Horsepower Sarah Shannon Sarah Shannon of Bedford, NS, earned a score of 80 to win the Jump Canada Hunter Medal held on Saturday, August 27, at the Coveside Classic in Chester, NS. The 16-yearold s winning mount was Alejandro, her nine-year-old gelding. Second place in the class went to Lexy Paynter of Richmond, BC, riding Roman K with a score of 76. Jasmine Wiggins Jasmine Wiggins of Calgary, AB, topped a nine-horse jump-off to claim victory in the $20,000 BDF Equestrian U25 Grand Prix on August 26 during the CSI3* Angelstone The National in Erin, ON. Wiggins and Aberdeen 33, an 11-year-old bay warmblood gelding, produced one of only two double clear efforts in the jump-off, with their time of seconds giving them the win over Kathryn Dafoe and Eos Van de Donkhoeve, who stopped the clock in seconds. 7

8 Ian Millar Ten time Canadian Olympian Ian Millar of Perth, ON, was victorious in the $86,000 Engle & Volkers Grand Prix held Saturday night, August 27, at the CSI3* Angelstone The National in Erin, ON. Millar s winning partner was Baranus, a 13-year-old Oldenburg gelding (Balou du Rouet x Centauer Z) owned by the Baranus Group. The winning duo was one of three combinations to advance to the jump-off where they again jumped clear in a time of to edge out American challenger Ali Wolff and Casall, who were close behind with a time of seconds. ESI Harold Chopping Harold Chopping and Basje ran away with the win in the $30,000 HITS Grand Prix on Sunday, August 28, at HITS Culpeper in Virginia. Chopping and the ten-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding (Larino x Lando) owned by Kendra Bullington, were one of seven pairs to advance to the jump-off. As the penultimate rider to return for the tie-breaker, Chopping shaved more than five seconds off of the leading time of seconds, held by Andrea Torres Guerreiro and Fifty Shades, stopping the clock in a blistering time of seconds. The win marked the fourth grand prix victory so far this season for Chopping and Basje at HITS Culpeper. Courtesy CSIO Gijon Courtesy Spruce Meadows Media Services Elizabeth Gingras Alberta s Elizabeth Gingras claimed an impressive victory in Spain at the CSIO5* Gijon, where she was also competing as a member of the Canadian Nations Cup team. On Sunday, August 28, Gingras and Coup de Chance, a ten-year-old grey Belgian Warmblood gelding (Cardento x Darco) were victorious in the 33, m Premio Caja Rural de Gijon. The pair topped the class of 61 international competitors with a faultless time of seconds, more than a full second and a half faster than second place finisher, Saudi Arabia s Abdullah Al Sharbatly riding Domingo, who finished in seconds. Gingras is pictured here on Avalon 280, whom she rode for the presentations. Chris Surbey Chris Surbey quite literally jumped to great heights to win the ATCO Six Bar competition held Friday night, September 9, at the Spruce Meadows Masters tournament in his hometown of Calgary, AB. Surbey and Arezzo, an 11-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding (Querlybet Hero x Walzertakt) owned by Spruce Meadows Ltd., were one of 12 entries to contest the class. As fence heights rose steadily higher, just two pairs, Surbey on Arezzo and Robert Smith aboard Ilton, were brave enough to contest the fourth and final round with fences set at a towering 1.90m. While Smith and Ilton had two rails down, Surbey and Arezzo cleared the height to take the win. Emma Seger Toronto s Emma Seger, 17, continued her successful summer and fall seasons with wins in the CET Medal classes at both the CSI3* Angelstone The Champions held August 21 in Erin, ON, as well as at the Autumn Classic, held September 14 to 18 at the Caledon Equestrian Park in Caledon, ON. Both victories were claimed riding Cohiba, a 12-year-old Oldenburg gelding owned by Seger. 8

9 Morgan O Shea Morgan O Shea rode Corlandos to the win in the Jump Canada Medal at the Autumn Classic, held September at the Caledon Equestrian Park in Caledon, ON. The 18-year-old rider from Oakville, ON, and her nine-year-old grey warmblood gelding earned a score of 84 to take the victory among 19 entries. Second place with a score of 82 over fences went to Sam Walker of Caledon, ON, riding Emperor. Starting Gate Communications Jacyln Duff Canadian riders continue to excel around the globe, including in Germany where Jacyln Duff of Edmonton, AB, rode to victory at the CSI3* CHI Donauschingen held from September 15 to 18. Duff, who trains with Canadian Olympic silver medalist Jill Henselwood, claimed the win in the b24, m aboard Eh All or None, a ten-year-old bay Hanoverian gelding (Abke x Grannus) owned by Windermere Stables Limited. The 29-year-old rider delivered the fastest of three double clear efforts to take the win in a time of seconds. Courtesy of Thunderbird Show Park Caitlin Philbrick Caitlin Philbrick of Surrey, BC, earned the win in the CET Mini Medal at the British Columbia Hunter Jumper Association (BCHJA) Fall Finale, held September 21 to 25 at Thunderbird Show Park in Langley, BC. Philbrick, 26, and her horse Bellissimo, a sevenyear-old grey warmblood mare by Beau Soleil, led through both the flat and the over fences phases to take the overall victory from a starting field of 20 entries. Courtesy of Thunderbird Show Park Megan Champoux Megan Champoux won both the CET Medal and the Jump Canada Hunter Medal at the BCHJA Fall Finale held September 21 to 25 at Thunderbird Show Park in Langley, BC. The 17-year-old rider from Aldergrove, BC, and Brighton, a ten-year-old bay gelding owned by Laura Kinvig, bested a field of eight entries to win the Jump Canada Hunter Medal. In the CET Medal class, they led through both the flat and over fences phases to take the overall victory among 14 entries. Ali Ramsay British Columbia s Ali Ramsay, 25, emerged victorious in the $36,000 CSI2* Caledon Cup Phase Two, presented by HEP, Aviva Insurance, and Edge Mutual Insurance on Friday night, September 23, at the CSI2* Canadian Show Jumping Tournament in Caledon, ON. A total of 38 horse-rider combinations contested the track set in the indoor arena by two-time Olympic course designer Leopoldo Palacios of Venezuela. Eight jumped clear to advance to the jump-off with Ramsay and her mount, Hermelien vd Hooghoeve, producing a fast and faultless round in seconds to take the win over Ian Millar, 69, and Baranus with a time of seconds. 9

10 Zoe Meloff A total of 17 entries contested the Jump Canada Medal class held during the CSI2* Canadian Show Jumping Tournament at the Caledon Show Park with Zoe Meloff emerging victorious. The 17-year-old rider from Toronto, ON, earned a score of 90 for her performance riding Vivaldi, a seven-year-old bay gelding owned by Rebecca Nuth, to take the win. Kate Blevins of London, ON, finished second riding Carto Rouge. Nicole Walker Nicole Walker, 22, of Aurora, ON, topped a nine-horse jump-off to win the $86,000 CSI2* Caledon Cup Phase Three, presented by HEP, Aviva Insurance, and Edge Mutual Insurance on Sunday, September 25, at the CSI2* Canadian Show Jumping Tournament in Caledon, ON. In addition to winning Sunday s grand finale, Walker also claimed her first Caledon Cup, awarded to the rider with the most points over all three phases of competition. As the last to return over the Leopoldo Palacios-designed short course, Walker clinched the victory in a time of seconds aboard Deko de Landetta Z, her 12-year-old Westphalian stallion (Diamant de Semilly x Caletto I). There was a tie for second place when Ali Ramsay riding Hermelien vd Hooghoeve and Keean White on Corette both finished in the exact same time of seconds. Mindy Moxey Mindy Moxey of Oakville, ON, was victorious in the CET Mini Medal held on September 28 as part of the CSI3* Angelstone The National tournament in Erin, ON. The 15-year-old riding Pretentious K, a 15-year-old bay gelding owned by Eric Bremermann, bested a field of seven entries to take the win. Emily Burton of St. Thomas, ON, finished in second riding Champion Charles. Veronica Bot Veronica Bot of Burlington, ON, won the CET Medal class held on September 28 as part of the CSI3* Angelstone The National tournament in Erin, ON. Bot, 20, topped a starting list of 20 entries riding Morrison, an 11-year-old bay gelding owned by Burmonds and Wetmore, on the same day she also claimed victory in the OHJA Medal. Second place in the CET Medal was awarded to Emma Seger of Toronto, ON, and Cohiba, who had won the CET Medal during the CSI3* Angelstone The Champions tournament in August. 10

11 Canada Finishes Fifth in Furusiyya Nations Cup at CSIO5* Gijon Xurde Margaride, PDM The Canadian Show Jumping Team placed fifth in the Furusiyya Nations Cup held August 27 at CSIO5* Gijon, Spain. Competing for Canada were Kara Chad of Calgary, AB, Elizabeth Gingras of Edmonton, AB, Vanessa Mannix of Calgary, AB, and Eric Lamaze of Schomberg, ON. A total of 12 teams contested the final leg of the 2016 Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup Series featuring tracks set by Spanish course designer Avelino Rodriguez- Miravalles. Canada s lead-off rider, Gingras, 34, got things off to a strong start by posting a clear round with Zilversprings, a 12-yearold Dutch Warmblood gelding (Silverstone x Emilion) owned by B. Gingras Equestrian Ltd. At 20 years of age, Kara Chad riding Gin Tonic vd Haagakkers was the youngest competitor in the Furusiyya Nations Cup at CSIO5* Gijon, Spain. Mannix, 27, was next in riding Grand Cru vd Vijf Eiken, her ten-year-old Belgian Warmblood stallion (Contact vd Heffinck x Heartbreaker). The pair had a rail down for four faults at 12a, the first part of a double combination set as the final challenge on course. Xurde Margaride, PDM Chad, in her first competition since acting as the traveling reserve for Canada at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games with Bellinda, was the youngest competitor in the Gijon Nations Cup at 20 years of age. Paired with Gin Tonic vd Haagakkers, a ten-year-old Belgian Warmblood gelding (Indorado x Saros van t Gestelhof), Chad had a foot in the water as well as three rails for a total of 16 faults. Anchoring the team was newly-minted Olympic bronze medalist Lamaze, 48. Partnered with Check Picobello Z, a ten-year-old Zangersheide gelding (Cardento x Orlando), owned by Artisan Farms LLC and Torrey Pines Stable, Lamaze faulted at both the triple and the double combination for a total of eight faults. After dropping Chad s score, Canada was counting a score of 12 faults and was among the top eight teams to move forward to the second round. Once again, Gingras and Zilversprings were clear, making them the only pair to jump double clear in the entire competition. Mannix and Grand Cru vd Vijf Eiken had two early rails for eight faults while Chad scored the same with Gin Tonic vd Haagakkers. Lamaze was clear until the final element where he knocked down the tall plank at 12a for four faults. Elizabeth Gingras and Zilversprings were the only combination to jump double clear in the Furusiyya Nations Cup at CSIO5* Gijon, Spain. With a two-round total of 24 faults, Canada placed fifth in the final standings. Great Britain won the Nations Cup with a final score of 16 faults, Spain thrilled the hometown crowd with a second place finish on 17 faults, and The Netherlands earned third on 20 faults. Switzerland edged ahead of Canada to finish fourth with a total of 22 faults. 11

12 Jump Canada Hall of Fame Inductees Announced for 2016 Hugh Graham will be one of four new inductees into the Jump Canada Hall of Fame on Sunday, November 6, 2016, at the Liberty Grand in Toronto, ON. Four new inductees will be celebrated at the tenth annual Jump Canada Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Gala, presented by BMO Financial Group, on Sunday, November 6, 2016, at the Liberty Grand in Toronto, ON. The Jump Canada Hall of Fame was created in 2006 to recognize outstanding contributions to hunter/jumper sport. To date, 53 champions have been welcomed into the Hall of Fame, including 19 horses and ponies, 24 humans, six organizations, and four teams. This year, the Hall of Fame will debut the new category of Groom to pay tribute to the hard-working individuals behind the scenes whose dedicated care for their equine charges plays an integral role in the hunter and jumper industry. This year s celebrated inductees will be: Groom Marion Atkinson Builder (Individual) Elizabeth Bordeaux Rider Hugh Graham Equitation Horse Glen Owen We are thrilled to present the tenth Jump Canada Hall of Fame Gala, said Mark Samuel, Chairman of the Jump Canada Hall of Fame committee. We are inducting four very deserving Champions, and it promises to be an entertaining and emotional evening. This year, we have decided to refresh and innovate with our selections and will be debuting the new category of Groom, continued Samuel. For anyone connected to the sport, there is a great awareness that the very foundation for the nurturing and caretaking of our equine partners begins with the groom. We are excited to honour Marion Atkinson as our first inductee in this category, and look forward to making many more such inductions in the years ahead. I warmly invite the entire horse community to join with us in November to celebrate Marion, Elizabeth Bordeaux, Hugh Graham, and of course, Glen Owen! The tenth annual Jump Canada Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Gala will be part of a black-tie gala and dinner, including live music and dancing, held in the elegant Governor s Room at Toronto s Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex at Exhibition Place. Tickets for the Jump Canada Hall of Fame Gala and Induction Ceremony are $200 per person and can be purchased individually or in tables of eight. To purchase tickets, please visit PLEASE NOTE: Hall of Fame tickets will ONLY be sold on-line through an easy-to-use credit card system. For more information, please contact Crystal Labelle at ext. 142 or CLabelle@equestrian.ca. The Jump Canada Hall of Fame committee is comprised of Mark Samuel (Chairman), Jennifer Anstey, Evie Frisque, Muffie Guthrie, Dalene Paine, Phil Rozon, Jennifer Ward, and Nancy Wetmore. 12

13 2017 Equestrian Canada Convention Coming to Vancouver The 2017 Equestrian Canada (EC) Convention will take place from April 6 to 9, 2017, at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre in Vancouver, BC. EC has partnered with Horse Council British Columbia (HCBC) to offer the Canadian equestrian community four days of exceptional educational opportunities, including information and working sessions covering topics from scientific evidence-based equine training and concussion awareness to hands-on coaching and officials workshops with demo riders. The 2017 EC Convention will also feature world-class speakers as well as social and networking events. Proposed 2017 Equestrian Canada Rule Changes Available for Review and Comment It is the right of every Equestrian Canada (EC) sport license holder to propose amendments to the rules, subject to the current policies, procedures and schedules. Earlier this year, EC sport license holders were invited to submit suggestions for 2016 rule changes. These were reviewed by discipline experts and the EC National Rules Committee. The 2017 Rule Change Proposals (RCPs) have now been posted on the EC Rules page for a 30-day review and comment period. During this time, EC encourages competitors, officials and coaches to read the proposals and offer comment. EC will consider pertinent comments and modify/correct/withdraw any RCPs requiring attention prior to publication of the 2017 rules. The deadline for member comments is Friday, October 28. To send comments or questions regarding the EC rules process, please contact Emilie Church at rules@equestrian.ca. Jump Canada Program Standings Available On-Line Information and current standings for various Jump Canada programs are available on-line. For more information on the U25 program and for current standings, please visit: For current CET Medal, Mini Medal and Jump Canada Medal standings and results, please visit: To apply for the CET Medal Travel Assistance Program, which helps athletes cover the expenses associated with attending the CET Medal Final at the Royal Horse Show, please click here. Note that applications are due to Equestrian Canada no later than December 1,

14 Longines World Rider Rankings Top 20 Canadian Riders as of September 30, Eric Lamaze Tiffany Foster Keean White Vanessa Mannix Yann Candele Erynn Ballard Elizabeth Gingras Ian Millar Ben Asselin Jonathon Millar 635 Acknowledgments Editorial Board 302. Amy Millar Jaclyn Duff Beth Underhill Lisa Carlsen Ali Ramsay Chris Surbey Jordan Macpherson Kara Chad Brian Morton Mac Cone 255 Elizabeth Bordeaux, Karen Hendry-Ouellette (ex-officio), Pamela Law, John Taylor, Jennifer Ward (Editor), and Nancy Wetmore Contributors EC Staff Contributors Photographers Lay-out and Design Publisher Translation Contact Us Lauren Fisher, Pamela Law, Emily Riden, and Jennifer Ward Karen Hendry-Ouellette CSIO Gijon, Michelle C. Dunn, ESI, Horsepower, Jump Media, Xurde Margaride/PDM,, Spruce Meadows Media Services, Starting Gate Communications, Cealy Tetley, and Thunderbird Show Park Starting Gate Communications Inc. Equestrian Canada Pas de deux Communications The Jumping Committee is the committee of Equestrian Canada responsible for all hunter, hunter equitation and jumper activities in Canada from the grass roots to the international level. For more information regarding Jumping programs and activities, visit: 14