The Official News of the Jumping Committee May 2017, Volume 13, Issue 5 IN THIS ISSUE Equestrian Canada Welcomes Peggy Hambly as President Canada Takes Third in Mexican Nations Cup Educational Series Unveiled for Canada s Next Generation Tiffany Foster Named Vice President of North American Riders Group Canada s Only FEI Nations Cup Final Qualifying Event Returns to Thunderbird Going, Going, Gone! Fundraiser for the Next Generation Canadian Success Stories Longines World Rider Rankings Acknowledgments LETTER FROM THE CHAIR Michelle C. Dunn As our Canadian show season gets underway, it makes me think of all the various roles that volunteers play in our sport. Of course, we have many paying jobs in our industry, too, such as officials, office staff, ring crew, grounds maintenance, etc. However, the heart and soul of our sport remains with our many volunteers. Our Jumping Committee is comprised of nine volunteers. Every one of them is an expert in their respective field when it comes to our sport. They all have real jobs in the industry as well such as horse show management, equine dentistry, coaching, riding and training, public relations, officiating, etc. They give their valuable volunteer time to keep our sport running like clock-work, and use their creativity and industry knowledge to produce programs that benefit our membership such as Medal programs, bursary programs, feature classes, etc. The range of responsibilities is vast. The volunteers on your Jumping Committee manage our finances and keep us within budget while fielding strong teams on the international stage. They make sure our rules are updated, when necessary, with the help of other volunteers who form our Rules Committee. We look to one of our experts on the Jumping Committee to give us guidance in matters pertaining to promotion and media relations, a crucial role in these fast-paced times. Officials get their start or are upgraded to a higher level based on the input from our Officials Committee, also comprised of volunteers. When we celebrate our fellow equestrians, who pulls together our wonderful Jump Canada Hall of Fame Gala each November? Why, our volunteers, of course! They do everything: engage sponsors, book the venue and plan the menu, produce wonderful tribute videos on each inductee, have trophies engraved, hire musicians, write speeches, create a seating plan, and decorate with style. In most provinces, there are Hunter/Jumper Associations comprised of more horsemen volunteering their time. They are responsible for some pretty creative thinking on your behalf! They run programs pertinent to their area s needs, and usually put on a fun evening of prize giving and awards at the end of each season to keep you coming back for more! Back in the old days, no one got paid to run a horse show, keep track of entries and prize money, or be at the back gate. Volunteers played all of those roles. Times have changed, and horse shows have become a huge industry that employs thousands of people. But behind the scenes are hundreds of equestrians giving their time to ensure that your riding or showing experience is a positive one. The next time you re chatting with someone who sits on a Hunter/Jumper Association committee, an Equestrian Canada or Jumping Committee, or volunteers in another way, say thanks to them for giving their time. Also, consider becoming a volunteer yourself. There is so much to be gained from the experience, including a new perspective on horse showing. Enjoy your show season! Pamela Law Chair, Jumping Committee 1
EQUESTRIAN CANADA WELCOMES PEGGY HAMBLY AS PRESIDENT Equestrian Canada (EC) named Peggy Hambly of Guelph, ON, as its new President, effective April 27, 2017. Hambly is the first female President in the history of EC following the resignation of previous President, Jorge Bernhard of Clarksburg, ON. Bernhard submitted his resignation as EC President on April 23, 2017, but will continue to support EC as a Director on the Board. The role of EC President demands and deserves a significant time commitment, and due to personal commitments and new business obligations, I am no longer able to devote the time and effort required to fulfill these responsibilities, explained Bernhard, who first joined the EC Board as a Director in 2015 and was elected President in April 2016 during the EC Annual Convention in Montreal, QC. Bernhard continued, It has been a privilege to serve as President of Equestrian Canada. I would like to thank the Board for their support during these changing, challenging, yet productive times at EC. I also wish to thank Eva Havaris, the EC staff and those in the community who supported me during my time as EC President. I look forward to continuing to serve EC and the equestrian community in my capacity as a member of the Board. In his term as EC President, and moving forward in his return to a Director position, Bernhard applies vital knowledge and experience in the areas of business and sport. A long-time sponsor of Canadian eventing athletes, Bernhard has been an active supporter of the sport of eventing for over 15 years. Professionally, he has operated an international metal trading business for more than 20 years, bringing a diverse range of multi-national business acumen to the EC Board. Recognizing Bernhard s contributions, EC CEO Eva Havaris stated, On behalf of the EC Board and staff, I would like to thank Jorge for his leadership during a very challenging time for EC as an organization. For the past year, Jorge has been instrumental in helping EC through a time of transition and renewal. Havaris also spoke to the introduction of Hambly as EC President, saying, I am thrilled to welcome Peggy Hambly as EC President. The EC Board and the federation as a whole have been fortunate to benefit from Peggy s depth of experience, involvement and dedication to the equestrian industry for many years, and to have her become EC s first female President is a well-deserved honour. Peggy understands the many nuances of the federation and the community as a whole, and her history of involvement and commitment to the fundamentals embodied by EC s new By-laws and governance model will be invaluable to EC moving forward. Hambly has been connected to EC for nearly 30 years, and is the current owner and operator of her family s Glenarden Farms, which specializes in raising, training and competing eventing horses. She is also an FEI 1/2* Technical Delegate and Level 3 National Technical Delegate. A long-time volunteer within the equestrian community, Hambly is a former member of the Horse Trials Canada Board of Directors, and Past President of the Ontario Horse Trials Association. She first joined the EC Board of Directors in 2014. I m extremely excited to be the very first female President of Equestrian Canada, said Hambly. I d like to start out by giving my sincere gratitude and respect to Jorge Bernhard for his tireless work over the past year to help EC move along the path to a stronger and more efficient governance model. Now it is time to honour the progress of the federation by pulling together and completing the governance changes that we collectively created and started implementing more than two years ago. By working together through collaboration and communication we can finish with a solid, unified, and strong federation. We have a few challenges left for sure, but I truly believe our glass is three-quarters full now. We can do this and be proud. For more information on the EC Board of Directors, visit www.equestrian.ca/about/governance/board. 2
Anwar Esquivel The Canadian Nations Cup team. From left to right: Keean White, Vanessa Mannix, chef d equipe Mark Laskin, Ali Ramsay, and Chris Surbey. CANADA TAKES THIRD IN MEXICAN NATIONS CUP The Canadian Show Jumping Team earned third place in the $600,000 MXN FEI Nations Cup held May 5, 2017, at the CSIO4* Coapexpan in Xalapa, MEX. Comprised of Vanessa Mannix of Calgary, AB, Ali Ramsay of Victoria, BC, Chris Surbey of Calgary, AB, and Keean White of Rockwood, ON, the Canadian Team earned third place after finishing on a two-round total of 34 faults. White anchored the Canadian Team to its third place finish, riding his 2017 World Cup Final mount, For Freedom Z, a 12-year-old Zangersheide gelding (For Pleasure x Baloubet du Rouet) owned by Angelstone Partners. For Freedom has been very solid for me at major competitions around the world the last year, and it s a great feeling to have such a reliable partner, said White. Competing over a course set by 2016 Rio Olympic course designer Guilherme Jorge of Brazil, White and For Freedom Z left all the rails in place but exceeded the time allowed of 78 seconds for a single time fault. They again jumped clear in the second round and beat the clock to achieve one of only three clear rounds posted on the day. It was very exciting to anchor the Canadian team; it s an honour to represent Canada at such an incredible event, said White, 34. The team spirit this week has been incredible, and it s a great feeling to know your teammates are behind you. The pathfinder for Canada was Surbey, 30, who also attended 2017 FEI World Cup Final and was Canada s top finisher in 18th place. For the Nations Cup, Surbey was partnered with Cavarola, a ten-year-old Dutch Warmblood mare (Corland x Wellington) owned by Linda Southern-Heathcott and Spruce Meadows Ltd. The pair incurred 12 faults in the opening round, but returned in round two to lower only the c component of the triple combination for four faults. 3
Mannix, 28, was paired with Grand Cru vd Vijf Eiken, her 11-year-old Belgian Warmblood stallion (Contact van de Heffinck x Heartbreaker). The duo had a strong start to the two-week competition in Mexico, winning the Procter & Gamble Grand Prix Cup on Sunday, April 30, during the CSI4* Coapexpan. In the first round of the Nations Cup, Mannix and Grand Cru vd Vijf Eiken had a refusal at the open water jump, incurring four jumping and four time faults. In the second round, they lowered one rail at fence 11, a 1.60m vertical immediately following the water jump, and came in just over the time at 79.58 seconds for a total of five faults. Anwar Esquivel Ramsay, 25, was riding Hermelien vd Hooghoeve, her ten-year-old Belgian Warmblood mare (Tangelo van de Zuuthoeve x Thunder van de Zuuthoeve). The pair incurred 12 jumping and one time fault in round one and had four rails for a total of 16 faults in round two. Counting the best three scores in each round, Canada finished on a total of 34 faults. The $600,000 MXN FEI Nations Cup was won for the second consecutive year by Mexico I, who led throughout the two rounds and finished on 16 faults. The United States placed a close second with 17 total faults. The Canadian athletes were supported at the CSIO 4* Coapexpan by Chef d Équipe, Mark Laskin, and Equestrian Canada Manager of Jumping, Karen Hendry-Ouellette. Keean White of Rockwood, ON, led Canada to a third place finish aboard For Freedom Z in the CSIO4* FEI Nations Cup held May 5, 2017, at CSIO4* Coapexpan in Xalapa, MEX. Anwar Esquivel Anwar Esquivel Vanessa Mannix and Grand Cru vd Vijf Eiken Chris Surbey and Cavarola 4
Anwar Esquivel The CSIO4* Coapexpan acted as the second qualifier in the North America, Central America and Caribbean League of the 2017 FEI Nations Cup Jumping series, which opened with the $100,000 FEI Nations Cup in Ocala, FL, on February 17, where Canada finished third for 80 points. After adding another 80 points in Coapexpan, Canada is currently sitting third overall in the standings with 160 points. The United States leads with 180 points, while Mexico is second on 170. The third and final FEI Nations Cup qualifier will take place on June 2 during the CSIO4* Odlum Brown BC Open at the Thunderbird Show Park in Langley, BC. From there, the top two teams in the standings will be invited to contest the Nations Cup Final in Barcelona, Spain, from September 29 to October 1, 2017. Ali Ramsay and Hermelien vd Hooghoeve EDUCATIONAL SERIES UNVEILED FOR CANADA S NEXT GENERATION A series of lectures and other educational sessions have been planned for the 2017 season by the Jumping Talent ID Committee, and are open to all Children, Junior, Young Rider, and U25 competitors. Upcoming events are as follows: FEI Veterinarian - Lecture Discussion topics: FEI medication rules and improving your horse s health and fitness for competition as well as a demonstration on correct FEI jogging techniques. Date: Thursday, May 25, 2017 at 4 p.m. Location: Caledon Equestrian Park, Caledon, ON Facilitator: FEI Veterinarian Dr. Alan Manning Course Design - Lecture Date: June (Official date TBD) Location: Alberta (venue TBD) Facilitator: FEI Course Designer Werner Deeg Tips on Improving Course Walking Skills Lecture Date: June (official date TBD) Location: Angelstone in Erin, ON Facilitator: FEI Course Designer David Ballard In addition to the lectures, there will be meetings to discuss the program and answer questions at various events with hand-outs being provided by Beth Underhill and/or one of the Talent ID committee members. For more information, please contact Beth Underhill, Talent ID Committee Chair, at (416) 254-8506 or email at bustables@aol.com. Underhill chairs the Talent ID Committee with members Laura Balisky, David Ballard, Dayton Gorsline, Hyde Moffatt and Marni von Schalburg, who are all readily available to answer any questions or concerns regarding programming. Questions regarding the administrative processes and declarations may be directed to Crystal Labelle, EC Coordinator, Jumping at 1-866-282-8395 ext. 142 or email clabelle@equestrian.ca. 5
TIFFANY FOSTER NAMED VICE PRESIDENT OF NORTH AMERICAN RIDERS GROUP Two-time Canadian Olympian Tiffany Foster of North Vancouver, BC, is the newly-elected Vice President of the North American Riders Group (NARG). Starting Gate Communications Foster has provided great insight and well-informed solutions as a NARG Board Member since 2015. She will now serve alongside new President, Mark Leone, to further the advocacy group s mission of bettering the sport of show jumping in North America. Consistently ranked among the top 30 riders in the world, Foster competes extensively throughout both Europe and North America, allowing her to represent NARG s interests worldwide. She is also one of three NARG Board members who currently sit on the International Jumping Riders Club (IJRC) Board, enabling her to communicate NARG s interests to the International Equestrian Federation (FEI). Remaining on the NARG Board alongside Foster is fellow Canadian and FEI Group IV Chairman, Mark Samuel. Former NARG President, Chris Kappler, remains on the NARG Board as Treasurer, joined by Missy Clark, Kent Farrington, Enrique Gonzales of Mexico, Lauren Hough, Jackie McFarland, Will Simpson, and Jimmy Torano. For more information on NARG, visit www.narg.org. CANADA S ONLY FEI NATIONS CUP FINAL QUALIFYING EVENT RETURNS TO THUNDERBIRD The third and final North American, Central American and Caribbean League qualifier for the 2017 FEI Nations Cup Final will be held on Friday, June 2, at Thunderbird Show Park in Langley, BC. Representing the Canada Show Jumping Team in the $100,000 CSIO4* FEI Nations Cup will be local favourite Tiffany Foster of North Vancouver, BC, ten-time Canadian Olympian Ian Millar of Perth, ON, Chris Surbey of Calgary, AB, and Keean White of Rockwood, ON. Starting Gate Communications The $100,000 CSIO4* FEI Nations Cup in Langley is the only FEI Nations Cup Final qualifying event to be held on Canadian soil, with the outcome determining which two countries attend the FEI Nations Cup Final in Barcelona, Spain, in September. Heading into the final qualifying event, the United States leads with 180 points, Mexico sits second with 170 points, and Canada is in third position with 160 points. Catch all of the action live on FEI TV, beginning at 4 p.m. PT. Ian Millar and Dixson will lead the Canadian Show Jumping Team into the $100,000 FEI Nations Cup at CSIO4* Thunderbird, BC, on Friday, June 2. GOING, GOING, GONE! FUNDRAISER FOR THE NEXT GENERATION A silent auction to raise funds for the FEI Children, Junior and Young Rider teams will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 17, at Angelstone in Rockwood, ON. Come out and enjoy the Super Saturday Grand Prix festivities while supporting our young athletes. Purchase a VIP table for an up-close viewing experience while cheering on your favourites! VIP tables include dinner for six and a bottle of champagne. Angelstone Tournaments will generously donate 25% of all VIP table sales back to the Young Riders program. Those aged 18 and under can participate in the Horseless Horse Show prior to the Grand Prix. To donate silent auction items, or for any questions, please contact Beth Underhill at bustables@aol.com or cell (416) 254-8506. 6
CANADIAN SUCCESS STORIES Totem Photographics JENNA WHITEHEAD Jenna Whitehead, 16, of West Vancouver, BC, won the Jump Canada Medal held on Sunday, April 23, during the April Season Opener at Thunderbird Show Park in Langley, BC. Earning a score of 79, Whitehead topped a starting field of seven entries to take the win aboard her own eight-year-old bay gelding, Diar. Second place went to Kayley McKay riding Antarktida. Totem Photographics BRIA GAINEY The win in the CET Medal class held during Thunderbird Show Park s April Season Opener went to Bria Gainey of Kelowna, BC. A total of 13 riders contested the class held on Sunday, April 23, with Gainey topping the list with a score of 82 earned aboard Chabadue, owned by Asta Torokvei. It would appear that the family that rides together wins together, as Halle Gainey finished in second with a score of 78 riding her own Steel Magnolias. Victoria DeMore Photography CASSANDRA KAHLE British Columbia native Cassandra Kahle riding Blue earned wins in both the $25,000 Fox Lea Grand Prix and the $5,000 Welcome Stake at the Fox Lea Farm Spring Concours I held from April 27 to 30 at Fox Lea Farm in Venice, FL. In the $25,000 Fox Lea Grand Prix, Kahle and Blue, owned by Redfield Farm, turned in a double clear effort in a time of 40.14 seconds to take the win over fellow Canadian Angela Covert of St. Lazare, QC, who stopped the clock at 41.11 seconds riding Billie Jean, owned by Jose Manzur. Courtesy of Vanessa Mannix VANESSA MANNIX Vanessa Mannix of Calgary, AB, marked her two-week Mexican tour with a win in the CSI4* Procter & Gamble 1.50m Grand Prix held Sunday, April 30, during the CSI4* Coapexpan, Mexico. Mannix and Grand Cru vd Vijf Eiken, her 11-year-old Belgian Warmblood stallion (Contact van de Heffinck x Heartbreaker) were one of five combinations from the original 41-horse starting field to advance to the jump-off, where they were the only pair to again jump clear to capture the win. Mannix celebrated her win with her groom, Will Simmons, and trainer, Conor Swail. 7
Sportfot HAROLD CHOPPING Basje, ridden by Canada s Harold Chopping, was named the Equis Boutique Best Presented Horse during the CSI2* Tryon May I held from May 3 to 7 at Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring, North Carolina. The 11-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding (Larino x Lando) owned by Kendra Bullington and groomed by Salvador Navor was selected as the Best Presented by the FEI Ground Jury who evaluated the condition and grooming of all horses jogging for the CSI2* competition. Navor (center) and Chopping were presented with the award by Melanie Bonk of Equis Boutique. Ben Radvanyi Photography DANNIE MURPHY In a strong start to her summer show season, Dannie Murphy, 17, of Charlottetown, PEI, topped both the Jump Canada Medal and the CET Medal during the Classic @ Palgrave Phase I held from May 9 to 14 in Caledon, ON. Murphy bested seven other riders to win the Jump Canada Medal and, in the CET Medal, posted the winning score of 77. Her partner for both wins was Quinn, a 12-year-old bay gelding owned by Looking Back Farm. Ben Radvanyi Photography ERYNN BALLARD Erynn Ballard of Tottenham, ON, rode Thalys Z to victory in the $30,000 RAM Equestrian Grand Prix on Saturday, May 14. Ballard and the nine-year-old Zangersheide mare (Thunder vd Zuuthoeve x Denard), owned by the Thalys Group, were one of 24 combinations to contest the season-opener at the Caledon Equestrian Park, host of equestrian events for the 2015 Pan American Games. Seven of the original starters advanced to the jump-off over the course set by Bernardo Cabral of Portugal, and it was Ballard who shot to the top of the leaderboard with a double clear effort in a time of 41.89 seconds to take the win. Finishing in a close second was Canadian Olympian Beth Underhill of Schomberg, ON, who tripped the timers in 41.93 seconds riding Count Me In for owner Sandy Lupton. 8
Phelps Sports SAM WALKER Young rider Sam Walker of Nobleton, ON, was named the High Junior Jumper division champion at the CSI3* Kentucky Spring Horse Show, held from May 10 to 14 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. Walker kicked off the division opener with a win in the High Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Speed class on Friday, May 12, riding Twan, a 16-year-old bay gelding owned by Missy Clark. The duo followed up their first victory with a win in the $10,000 High Junior Jumper Classic held Saturday, May 13. Walker was one of only two entries to deliver a clear first round in the Classic and advance to the jump-off where he took the win with a time of 33.98 seconds over Helen Graves, who stopped the clock in 37.71 seconds riding Blue Sky van de Olmenhoeve. Tom van Kapherr Photography VICTORIA LOMBART Saint Lambert, QC, native Victoria Lombart rode to the win in the CET Medal class held Saturday, May 13, at the National Bromont in Bromont, QC. Lombart earned the winning score of 80 aboard Beaulieu s Ice Breaker, an eight-year-old grey Holsteiner gelding owned by Anne Laplante. Ludovic Richer finished in second place riding his own Grand Slam 3E with a score of 75. Ben Radvanyi Photography IAN MILLAR Ten-time Canadian Olympian Ian Millar of Perth, ON, opened the Canadian international show jumping season with a win in the $50,000 CSI2* Jumper Classic, presented by Horseware, on Sunday, May 21, during the CSI2* Caledon National in Caledon, ON. Millar and Dixson, a 14-year-old Belgian Warmblood gelding (Vigo d Arsouilles x Olisco) owned by Susan and Ariel Grange, were the last to return for the eight-horse jump-off, and Millar had the advantage of knowing exactly what he needed to do to catch the leading time of 34.82 seconds set by Ireland s Conor Swail and Flower, now owned by Canada s Vanessa Mannix. With decades of experience on his side, Millar crossed the timers in 34.09 seconds to take the win. 9
Photo Courtesy of the Windsor Spring Horse Show CAROLINE FERNANDEZ The red ribbon for first place in the Jump Canada Medal, held Sunday, May 21, at the Windsor Spring Horse Show in Windsor, NS, was awarded to Caroline Fernandez of Halifax, NS. Trained by Angie Holt, 17-year-old Fernandez earned victory riding Beyond Elegance, her eight-year-old grey gelding. Second place was presented to Ineke Horsman of Windsor Junction, NS, riding Forever Mine, owned by Clarissa Maher. Photo Courtesy of the Windsor Spring Horse Show NICOLE OSMOND Nicole Osmond did not have to travel far from home to earn the win in the CET Medal, held on Sunday, May 21, at the Windsor Spring Horse Show in her hometown of Windsor, NS. The 21-yearold claimed the victory riding Lady Dashwood, a 13-year-old bay mare owned by Norma White. Second place went to Brooke Rossignol and Formelle R5R. Photo Courtesy of the Caledonia Classic JESSICA SQUIRES The Caledonia Classic, held at Amberlea Meadows in Edmonton, AB, made good use of a national holiday by hosting its CET Medal competition on Monday, May 22. Jessica Squires, 16, of Saskatoon, SK, emerged victorious having earned the top score of 80 aboard her chestnut gelding of the same age, Pasha II. Hannah Rajotte of Calgary, AB, was the runner-up riding Lanzelot. 10
LONGINES WORLD RIDER RANKINGS TOP 20 CANADIAN RIDERS as of April 30, 2017 4. Eric Lamaze 2674 21. Tiffany Foster 2175 96. Keean White 1323 122. Vanessa Mannix 1125 136. Ian Millar 1055 182. Chris Surbey 843 193. Elizabeth Gingras 823 230. Yann Candele 747 241. Jaclyn Duff 705 267. Jonathon Millar 655 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS EDITORIAL BOARD 273. Ali Ramsay 625 278. Erynn Ballard 615 307. Beth Underhill 568 331. Ben Asselin 520 334. Kara Chad 515 341. Amy Millar 509 412. Nicole Walker 400 452. Lisa Carlsen 360 459. Brian Morton 350 472. Mac Cone 335 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 Pamela Law, Emily Riden, and Jennifer Ward Karen Hendry-Ouellette and Crystal Labelle Caledonia Classic, Victoria DeMore Photography, Michelle C. Dunn, Anwar Esquivel, Vanessa Mannix, Phelps Sports, Ben Radvanyi Photography, Sportfot, Starting Gate Communications, Totem Photographics, Tom van Kapherr Photography, and Windsor Spring Horse Show Starting Gate Communications Inc. Equestrian Canada Pas de deux Communications warmupring@equestrian.ca The Jumping Committee is the committee of Equestrian Canada responsible for all hunter, hunter equitation and jumper activities in Canada from the grassroots to the international level. For more information regarding Jumping programs and activities, visit: www.equestrian.ca/sport/jumping. 11