Canadian Eventing Team 2008 Media Guide
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Canadian Eventing Team 2008 Media Guide The Canadian Eventing High Performance Committee extends sincere thanks and gratitude to the Sponsors, Supporters, Suppliers, Owners and Friends of the Canadian Eventing Team competing at the Olympic Games in Hong Kong, China, August 2008. Sponsors, Supporters & Friends Bahr’s Saddlery Mrs. Grit High Mr. & Mrs. Jorge Bernhard Mr. & Mrs. Ali & Nick Holmes-Smith Canadian Olympic Committee Mr. & Mrs. Alan Law Canadian Eventing members Mr. Kenneth Rose Mr. & Mrs. Elaine & Michael Davies Mr. & Mrs. John Rumble Freedom International Brokerage Company Meredyth South Sport Canada Starting Gate Communications Eventing Canada (!) Cealy Tetley Photography Overlook Farm Mr. Graeme Thom The Ewen B. “Pip” Graham Family Anthony Trollope Photography Mr. James Hewitt Mr. & Mrs. Anne & John Welch Ð Ñ Official Suppliers Bayer Health Care Supplier of Legend® to the Canadian Team horses competing at the Olympic Games Baxter Corporation and BorderLink Veterinary Supplies Inc Supplier of equine fluid support products to the Canadian Team horses competing at the Olympic Games Cedar Peaks Ent. Supplier of Boogaloo Brushing Boots for the Canadian Team horses competing at the Olympic Games Flair LLC Supplier of Flair Nasal Strips to the Canadian Team horses competing at the Olympic Games Freedom Heath LLC Supplier of SUCCEED® to the Canadian Team horses competing at the Olympic Games GPA Sport Supplier of the helmets worn by the Canadian Team riders Horseware Ireland Supplier of horse apparel to the Canadian Team horses competing at the Olympic Games Phoenix Performance Products Supplier of the Tipperay 1015 Eventing Vest worn by the Canadian Team riders Merial Canada Canada Inc. Supplier of Gastroguard to the Canadian Team horses competing at the Olympic Games SnugrugZ Supplier of dress sheets, and coolers for the Canadian Team horses competing at the Olympic Games SSG Riding Gloves Official Riding Glove of Equine Canada and supplier to the Canadian Team riders Canadian Eventing Media Guide • 3 Canadian Eventing What is Eventing? The sport of Eventing is best described as an equine triathlon. It began as a military exercise and competition for cavalry horses and officers to test their endurance, agility, and ability to get quickly between two points in the countryside. Today, in the modern equivalent, the sport of eventing encompasses three separate tests: dressage, cross-country, and show jumping. Each is scored individually but added together for the final results, and the winner of the competition is the competitor with the least number of penalty points gained over the three phases. The team winner is the team with the lowest aggregate number of penalties among team members. What is Canadian Eventing? Canadian Eventing is a committee of Equine Canada responsible for the sport of Eventing in Canada, from the domestic development to the international elite level. Canadian Eventing is governed by a committee comprised of 12 members, including two rider representatives. All activities of Canadian Eventing are administered by this committee via 5 sub-committees with the support of technical manager Fleur Tipton, who is based at the Equine Canada offices in Ottawa. Guiding Principals of Canadian Eventing Core Values: Committee are: • Horse welfare • Value Management • Safety • Leadership • To develop an integrated sport system across • Ethical behaviour • Critical thinking Canada which provides a pathway for riders to • Integrity • Partnership develop according to the principles of the LTAD. Canadian Eventing has a number of important and • To develop riders within the framework of the LTAD exciting national programs to support grass-roots, equestrian model to that provides opportunity from developing, high performance and elite athletes. “grass roots” to podium and promotes self expression These programs include: and individuality in pursuit of individual excellence. • To develop coaches with the ability to meet the needs • Canadian Eventing Athlete Development of riders within the framework of the LTAD equestrian Scholarship Program model. • National course review and standardization for • To have sufficient, well educated, knowledgeable competitions officials for every level of competition in Canada. • Athlete Development Programs • Competition Development Programs • To be executed through responsible fiscal • National Team Program management through governance. • Eventing NCCP Coaching Certification Program FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Anthony Trollope, Communications, Canadian Eventing (519) 646-9176, [email protected] Table of Contents Introduction 3 Julie Cull, Media Relations, Equine Canada What Is the ERA? 4 (613) 248-3433, ext. 136, [email protected] CE & CE High Performance Committee Members 4 Fleur Tipton, Manager Eventing, Equine Canada Rider Profiles 5 (613) 248-3433, ext. 110, [email protected] International Technical Advisor Profile 16 Sandra de Graaff, Eventing Coordinator, Equine Canada Eventing at the Olympics 16 (613) 248-3433, ext. 109, [email protected] Olympic Support Team 16 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 2008 Canadian National Eventing Team 17 Editor - Jennifer Ward, Starting Gate Communications 2008 Talent Squad Riders 18 Layout & Production - Rachel Roppovalente, Competition Dates 20 Starting Gate Communications Major Games Past Results 22 2008 Olympic Team 23 COVER PHOTO: Kyle Carter and Madison Park by Cealy Tetley Canadian Eventing Media Guide • 3 What is the Elite Riders Association (ERA)? Formed in 1998, the Elite Riders Association (ERA) is an association ERA dedicated to representing and promoting the views and interests of event Rider Representatives riders in Canada. The ERA membership is comprised of all high performance Eventing athletes, including short-listed and long-listed riders. © Cealy Tetley © Cealy As the voice of the Canadian Eventing National Team’s listed riders, ERA maintains athlete representatives on the Equine Canada CE High Performance Committee and the Canadian Eventing Committee, the national governing body for the sport of Eventing in Canada. The CE High Performance Committee oversees all high performance activities, including planning and administering the National Team Program, hiring of the Technical Advisor, development of selection criteria and the selection Kyle Carter process, and hiring of competition sports science support personnel. The ERA membership is also responsible for voting on the appointment of two of the Team selectors. Communication within ERA keeps riders updated with regards to policy-making and news bulletins of Canadian Eventing, Equine Canada, and the FEI. Currently, the ERA representatives on the Canadian © Anthony Trollope Anthony © Eventing High Performance Committee are Kyle Carter (2008-2009) and Samantha Taylor (2008-2009). For further information on ERA, its membership, and its mandates, please contact: Samantha Taylor Kyle Carter Samantha Taylor Horses email: [email protected] email: [email protected] 2008 CANADIAN EVENTING COMMITTEE Chair: Peggy Hambly Elite Rider Representatives: Vice - Chair: Charles Baudinet Kyle Carter, Samantha Taylor High Performance: Grit High Officials and Rules: Jo Young Recent Competition Highlights Finance: Kurt Thoms Secretary: Pam Macintosh as of July 1, 2008 Competitions: Julie Johannson Consultant Communications: Anthony Trollope Athlete Development: Linda Plank Consultant Sponsorship: Anthony Grant Coaching: Lynne Larsen Manager Eventing: Fleur Tipton, Equine Canada (Ex-officio) www.equinecanada.ca - Sport - Disciplines - Eventing 2008 CANADIAN EVENTING HIGH PERFORMANCE COMMITTEE Chair: Grit High Financial: Greg Paull Selection: Juliet Graham Secretary: Usha Knabe Technical/Chef d’Equipe OG: Graeme Thom Team Manager: Janette Leask ERA Representatives: International Technical Advisor: David O’Connor Kyle Carter, Samantha Taylor Ex-Officio: Fleur Tipton, Equine Canada www.canadianeventing.com • www.canadianeventingteam.com 4 • Canadian Eventing Media Guide Canadian Eventing Media Guide • 5 rollope T Anthony © H a w l e y Bennett Birthplace: Birthdate: Hometown: Langley, British Columbia May 6, 1977 Langley, British Columbia Hawley Bennett grew up on a hobby farm and was involved with the 4-H Horse Club and the Grove and Langley Pony Club. With Livingstone, a thoroughbred gelding bred by her neighbour and purchased as a four-year-old, Hawley formed a truly incredible partnership. Following a fourth place fi nish at the 1998 North American Young Riders’ Championship, Hawley, then 21, was named to the Canadian Eventing Team Long List. In 2002, Hawley and Livingstone fi nished 14th at the CCI*** Fair Hill International and, the following year, enjoyed a clear cross-country performance at the prestigious CCI**** Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event. In the fall of 2003, they were members of the Silver Medal Team at the 2003 Pan American Eventing Championships and Hawley’s Olympic dream became a reality when she and Livingstone represented the Canadian Equestrian Team in Athens, Greece. In 2005, the fairy tale continued when Hawley and Livingstone traveled to Sweden where they placed 15th in the World Cup Final. In 2007, the pair accomplished yet another goal by successfully completing CCI**** Badminton in England. Hawley currently trains in Temecula, California. Horses Livingstone 1990 bay Canadian thoroughbred gelding, 16.2hh by Wander Kind, Owner: Hawley Bennett and Gerry Bennett Splendorofthesun 1996 chestnut American thoroughbred gelding by Gilded Time, Owner: Pamela