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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

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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 and John Hudson Gin & Juice 2000 brown thoroughbred mare, 15hh by Audio Owner: Terry and Linda Paine Recent Competition Highlights Trollope Anthony © as of July 1, 2008 2008 20th CCI*** Jersey Fresh Three Day Event, Allentown, NJ Splendorofthesun 17th CCI**** Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event, Lexington, KY Livingstone 3rd CIC-W*** Galway Downs International Horse Trials, Temecula, CA Livingstone 1st Intermediate Open, Twin Rivers Winter Horse Trials, Paso Robles, CA Livingstone 2007 9th CCI** Galway Downs November Horse Trials, Temecula, CA Gifted Guru 4th CIC*** Twin Rivers Horse Trials, Paso Robles, CA Splendorofthesun 1st Intermediate Open, The Event At Woodside, Woodside, CA Livingstone 7th CIC-W*** The Event at Rebecca Farm, Kalispell, MT Livingstone 1st CCI** The Event at Rebecca Farm, Kalispell, MT Splendorofthesun 4th CCI** The Event at Rebecca Farm, Kalispell, MT Gin & Juice 30th CCI**** Badminton International Three Day Event, GBR Livingstone 4th CIC-W*** Galway Downs International Horse Trials, Temecula, CA Livingstone 2nd CIC** Galway Downs International Horse Trials, Temecula, CA Splendorofthesun 7th CIC** Galway Downs International Horse Trials, Temecula, CA Gin & Juice

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Anthony © Anthony Trollope Anthony © D i a n a Burnett

Birthplace: Birthdate: Hometown: North York, Ontario July 3, 1981 Blackstock, Ontario

Diana Burnett’s love of horses began at an early age given her parents are involved with fox hunting and polo. First entering the show ring at the age of two, Diana has never looked back.

With Tyson, Diana competed at the 1999 North American Young Riders’ Championship and was the top-placed Canadian, fi nishing eighth individually and leading the team to a fourth place fi nish. In 2002, the pair again placed eighth at the North American Young Riders’ Championship and went on to win the Canadian Open Championship in 2002.

In 2005 and 2006, Diana was named to the Canadian Eventing Team Talent Squad, a means of identifying future members of the Canadian Team, with Sagacious King. The appointment was well-deserved as Diana rode her homebred gelding Manny to 12th place in the 2007 Red Hills Horse Trials followed by a 14th place fi nish in the CCI** division of the Florida International Three Day Event in Ocala, FL. The pair ended the season in 23rd position at the CCI*** Fair Hill Three Day Event in Maryland to earn Short-Listed status with the Canadian Eventing Team.

A graduate of Trent University, Diana teaches and trains at her family’s Donogue Farm. Horses Horses Sagacious King 1996 bay Canadian thoroughbred gelding, 15.3hh by Bashful Cloud, Owner: Diana Burnett and Doris Bannon Donogue Del Boy 1999 bay Irish Sport Horse gelding, 16.2hh by Mount Diamond Flag, Owner: Diana Burnett Manny 2000 bay Canadian thoroughbred gelding, 16.2hh by Francoeur, Owner: Diana Burnett Recent Competition Highlights Trollope Anthony © Recent Competition Highlights as of July 1, 2008 as of July 1, 2008 2008 17th CCI*** Jersey Fresh Three Day Event, Allentown, NJ Manny 17th CIC***-W The Fork International Horse Trials, Norwood, NC Manny 12th CIC***-W Red Hills International Horse Trials, Tallahassee, FL Manny 15th CIC*** Red Hills International Horse Trials, Tallahassee, FL Sagacious King 2007 23rd CCI*** Fair Hill International Three Day Event, Fair Hill, MD Manny 37th CCI*** Fair Hill International Three Day Event, Fair Hill, MD Sagacious King 19th CIC***-W Wits End Horse Trials, Mansfi eld, ON Manny 12th CIC*** Richland Park International Horse Trials, Richland, MI Manny 16th CIC*** Richland Park International Horse Trials, Richland, MI Sagacious King 8th CCI** Bromont International Three Day Event, Bromont, QC Sagacious King 10th CCI** Bromont International Three Day Event, Bromont, QC Donogue Del Boy 3rd CIC** Bromont International Three Day Event, Bromont, QC Manny 4th CIC** Grandview Horse Trials, Hawkestone, ON Sagacious King 8th CIC** Grandview Horse Trials, Hawkestone, ON Donogue Del Boy

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T © Cealy Tetley © Cealy K y l e Carter

Birthplace: Birthdate: Hometown: Calgary, Alberta January 8, 1969 Citra, Florida

Riding since he can remember, Kyle grew up on his parents’ thoroughbred racing farm. Interested in show jumping as a teenager, Kyle trained with Albert Kley at the famed Spruce Meadows facility. At 18, he turned his focus to eventing and spent a year training in England with 2004 Olympic Gold Medalist Leslie Law.

After returning to Canada, Kyle started up his own business of buying and selling horses off the Calgary racetrack, and eventually moved his business to Kentucky where he stayed for three years. Having represented Canada at the 1999 Pan American Games in Winnipeg riding Scotia Goldrush, Kyle was the highest-placed Canadian at the 2007 Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, leading his country to the Team Silver Medal.

Now based in Citra, Florida, Kyle and his wife, Jennifer, an advanced-level competitor, run their own training and breeding facility. In addition to enjoying success with a large string of horses, Kyle is also a Level III coach and has coached many members of both the Canadian and American long lists. Kyle enjoys sailing, skiing, running and windsurfi ng as well as spending time with his daughter, Riley, born in December of 2006. Horses Horses Right About Now 1995 chestnut thoroughbred mare, 16.2hh by Let’s Go Blue, Owner: Kyle and Jennifer Carter Madison Park 1998 bay thoroughbred gelding, 16.3hh Owner: Nicole Shinton and Kyle Carter Hot Night 1995 Australian thoroughbred gelding, 16.2hh Owner: Kyle and Jennifer Carter and Rebecca Hay Recent Competition Highlights Recent Competition Highlights Tetley © Cealy as of July 1, 2008 as of July 1, 2008 2008 18th CCI**** Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event, Lexington, KY Madison Park 13th CIC*** The Fork International Horse Trials, Norwood, NC Madison Park 13th CIC***-W Red Hills International Horse Trials, Tallahassee, FL Madison Park 7th Advanced Pine Top Spring Advanced Horse Trials, GA Madison Park 2nd Advanced Division B, Rocking Horse Winter Horse Trials, FL Right About Now 2007 10th CCI** Florida International Three Day Event, Ocala, FL Right About Now Silver Team Pan American Games, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Madison Park 5th Individual Pan American Games, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Madison Park 10th CCI** Florida International Three Day Event, Ocala, FL Right About Now 11th CCI* Florida International Three Day Event, Ocala, FL Rainbow Chasing 10th CIC*** The Fork International Horse Trials, Norwood, NC Madison Park 8th CIC***-W Red Hills Horse Trials, Tallahassee, FL Madison Park 25th CIC** Red Hills Horse Trials, Tallahassee, FL Right About Now 1st Advanced Division 4, Rocking Horse Winter II, FL Madison Park

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Anthony © Anthony Trollope Anthony © S a n d r a Donnelly

Birthplace: Birthdate: Hometown: Calgary, Alberta September 26, 1969 Calgary, Alberta

Sandra Donnelly began riding almost as soon as she could walk. Active in the Canadian Pony Club, she achieved her ‘A’ Level and went on to compete in show jumping, earning the 1991 Alberta Show Jumping Association’s Modifi ed Jumper Championship title. In 1990, Sandra qualifi ed two horses for the North American Young Riders’ Championship, one each in show jumping and eventing. In 2004, she placed 25th at the CIC*** Fair Hill International riding Willow, a mare she purchased as a weanling at a PMU auction, to earn Long List status. In 2005, she was again Long Listed after enjoying top fi nishes with Buenos Aires and Whiz Kid at the CCI** Foxhall Cup Three Day Event. Currently, Sandra is Short Listed based on her fi nish in the 2006 CCI*** Fair Hill Three Day Event riding Buenos Aires, a horse she bred herself. In 2007, Sandra and Buenos Aires were members of Canada’s Silver Medal Team at the Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, also placing sixth individually. Sandra operates Alborak Stable where she provides lessons and training and also breeds sport horses specifi cally for eventing and jumping. A graduate of the University of Calgary, Sandra holds her bachelor of science in Mechanical Engineering. Active in the Canadian Warmblood Breeders Association of Alberta and the Alberta Horse Trials Association, Sandra also enjoys women’s hockey. Horses Horses Buenos Aires 1997 bay Canadian Warmblood gelding, 16.2hh by Bajazzo, Owner: Sandra Donnelly Fan Music 2000 chestnut Canadian Warmblood mare, 15.3hh by Fantast, Owner: Sandra Donnelly Surfer Girl 2002 grey Canadian Warmblood mare, 16.2hh by Beach Boy, Owner: Sandra Donnelly Recent Competition Highlights Tetley © Cealy Recent Competition Highlights © Michelle C. Dunn as of July 1, 2008 as of July 1, 2008 2008 15th CIC**** Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event, Lexington, KY Buenos Aires 10th CIC*** Red Hills International Horse Trials, Tallahassee, FL Buenos Aires 1st Advanced Division 1, Pine Top Spring Advanced Horse Trials, GA Buenos Aires 2007 Silver Team Pan American Games, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Buenos Aires 6th Individual Pan American Games, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Buenos Aires 5th Advanced Jersey Fresh International Three Day Event, Allentown, NJ Buenos Aires 4th CIC*** MCTA Horse Trials, Cockeysville, MD Buenos Aires 13th CIC***-W The Fork International Horse Trials, Norwood, NC Buenos Aires 7th Advanced Poplar Place March Horse Trials, Hamilton, GA Buenos Aires 7th Preliminary Horse, Poplar Place Spring Horse Trials, Hamilton, GA Fan Music 6th Preliminary Open, Div. B, Rocking Horse Winter III Horse Trials, Altoona, FL Fan Music 5th Advanced Division 4, Rocking Horse Winter II Horse Trials, Altoona, FL Buenos Aires 6th Preliminary Open, Division B, Ocala Winter II Horse Trials, Ocala, FL Fan Music 1st Intermediate Open, Poplar Place Farm February Horse Trials, Hamilton, GA Buenos Aires

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Birthplace: Birthdate: Hometown: North York, Ontario January 16, 1975 Mount Albert, Ontario

Lesley Grant burst on to the Canadian Eventing scene in 2002 with two top horses, Snappy and Timber Spirit. With Snappy, sired by Queen’s Plate winner Fiddle Dancer Boy, Lesley completed both the 2002 and 2003 editions of the CCI*** Fox Hall Cup and also the 2003 CCI*** Fair Hill International before the mare was sold. With Timber Spirit, an English thoroughbred with impressive bloodlines, Lesley completed the CCI*** Fox Hall Cup two years in a row, the 2003 CIC*** World Cup Qualifi er at Over the Walls Horse Trials and, in 2004, enjoyed top ten fi nishes at the CIC** Dreamcrest Horse Trials and the CIC** Red Hills Horse Trials. In 2005, they added a 20th place fi nish at CCI**** Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event to their impressive list of accomplishments and, the following year, completed Rolex’s cross-country phase with no jumping penalties. In 2008, Lesley and Timber Spirit fi nished 11th at the CIC*** Red Hills Horse Trials and 13th at the CCI*** Jersey Fresh Three Day Event to earn Olympic qualifi cation. Lesley operates Law Eventing with her husband, 2004 Olympic Champion Leslie Law. She holds an honours degree in International Relations and Philosophy and a Masters degree in Human Rights from York University. In her free time, she enjoys reading, writing and travel.

Horses Horses Timber Spirit 1994 chestnut English thoroughbred gelding, 16.3hh by Abergwiffy, Owner: Lesley Grant and Anthony Grant Java 2002 bay Hannoverian gelding, 16.2hh by Laptop Owner: Law Eventing Amarna 2003 chestnut Trakehner mare, 16hh by Amethyst Owner: Cheryl and Timothy Holekamp

Recent Competition Highlights Recent Competition Highlights © Michelle C. Dunn as of July 1, 2008 as of July 1, 2008 2008 13th CCI*** Jersey Fresh Three Day Event, Allentown, NJ Timber Spirit 11th CIC*** Red Hills Horse Trials, Tallahassee, FL Timber Spirit 7th Advanced Division 1, Pine Top Spring Advanced Horse Trials, GA Timber Spirit 8th Advanced Division B, Rocking Horse Winter Horse Trials, FL Timber Spirit 11th Intermediate Open, Div. C, Rocking Horse Winter II Horse Trials, FL Timber Spirit

2007 3rd Advanced Division B, Poplar Place Spring Horse Trials, Hamilton, GA Timber Spirit 8th Advanced Division 1, Pine Top Advanced Horse Trials, Thomson, GA Timber Spirit 9th Advanced Division A, Rocking Horse Winter II Horse Trials, Altoona, FL Timber Spirit 8th Intermediate Open, Division B, Rocking Horse Winter I Horse Trials, FL Timber Spirit

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Anthony © Anthony Trollope Anthony © S e l e n a O’Hanlon

Birthplace: Birthdate: Hometown: Salisbury, England March 21, 1981 Elgin, Ontario

Selena O’Hanlon is one of the country’s top young talents. In 1999, she was the second-highest placed Canadian at the North American Young Riders’ Championship and was awarded a $1,000 Horse Sport Young Riders Scholarship.

In both 2005 and 2006, based on her impressive results riding Peanuts, Selena was named to the Canadian Eventing Team Talent Squad, a means of recognizing riders with the potential to become future Team members. In 2007, Selena was Long Listed based on her fi nish at the 2006 CCI** Virginia Three Day Event riding Colombo. Colombo is owned by Elaine and Michael Davies and Selena is the resident trainer at their facility, Hawkridge Farm, in Elgin, Ontario.

Having spent time in England in 2007 training with Pamela Hutton, Selena opened the 2008 season by placing fi fth with Colombo in the CIC*** division of the Red Hills Horse Trials in Florida. In preparation for her own four-star debut, Selena has attended the CCI**** Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event and England’s CCI**** Badminton Three Day Event. In addition to coaching private students, Selena also teaches developing riders through the Canadian Pony Club. When she has a break from her equestrian pursuits, Selena enjoys swimming.

Horses Horses Colombo 1994 bay Swedish Warmblood gelding, 16.3hh by Eighty Eight Keys xx, Owner: Elaine and Michael Davies, Hawkridge Farm Peanuts 1999 chestnut Canadian Sport Horse gelding, 16.2hh by Ramiro, Owner: Morag O’Hanlon As Time Goes By 1997 liver chestnut Canadian thoroughbred mare, 16.1hh by Mil Native, Owner: Dana Carlin Recent Competition Highlights Trollope Anthony © Recent Competition Highlights as of July 1, 2008 as of July 1, 2008 2008 20th CCI**** Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event, Lexington, KY Colombo 5th CIC*** Red Hills International Horse Trials, Tallahassee, FL Colombo 1st Advanced Division C, Rocking Horse Winter Advanced Horse Trials, FL Colombo 3rd Intermediate Open, Div. C, Rocking Horse Winter II Horse Trials, Altoona, FL Colombo 2007 $1,000 Canadian Eventing Athlete Development Scholarship 8th $10,000 Indoor Eventing Championships, Royal, Toronto, ON Peanuts 6th CCI*** Fair Hill International, Fair Hill, MD Colombo Fitness Award, CCI*** Fair Hill International, MD Colombo 15th CIC***-W Wits End Horse Trials, Mansfi eld, ON Colombo 7th CIC*** Richland Park International Horse Trials, Richland, MI Colombo 7th CCI*** Jersey Fresh Three Day Event, Allentown, NJ Colombo 3rd Advanced Division 1, Plantation Field Horse Trials, Unionville, PA Colombo 27th CIC*** The Fork International Horse Trials, Norwood, NC Colombo 3rd Advanced Division 1, Rocking Horse Winter II Horse Trials, Altoona, FL Colombo

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Birthplace: Birthdate: Hometown: Uxbridge, Ontario October 16, 1983 Uxbridge, Ontario

Horses have always been a part of Jessica Ferguson’s life. For her fi rst birthday, she received a pony and has never looked back. Her fi rst taste of eventing success came with Let’s Boogie. Although he had a reputation for being a diffi cult horse, Jessica developed a partnership that saw the pair fi nish third individually in the one-star division of the 1999 North American Young Riders’ Championship and lead the Ontario Team to a fourth place fi nish.

Jessica was named to the 2005 Talent Squad with Exploring, a horse she purchased as a four-year-old, while further success placed her on the 2006 Canadian Eventing Team Long List. In 2007, Jessica and Exploring represented Canada at the Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro as individuals placing 12th overall.

A graduate of Uxbridge Secondary School, Jessica earned her Business Administration degree from Durham College. A natural athlete, she plays on community volleyball and basketball teams. On May 6, 2006, she married Joel Phoenix, a cattle fi tter, and together they have purchased a farm in Wilfrid, Ontario.

Horses Horses Exploring 1997 bay Canadian thoroughbred gelding, 16hh Owner: Jessica Phoenix Exponential 1998 bay thoroughbred gelding, 16hh Owner: Jessica Phoenix Exuberant 2000 bay thoroughbred gelding, 16hh Owner: Jessica Phoenix

Recent Competition Highlights Recent Competition Highlights Tetley © Cealy as of July 1, 2008 as of July 1, 2008 2008 1st Preliminary Open, Killusty Farm Horse Trials, Bobcaygeon, ON Exuberant 1st Preliminary Open, Woodwind Horse Trials, Jarratt, ON Exuberant 3rd CCI*** Jersey Fresh Three Day Event, Allentown, NJ Exploring 12th CIC***-W The Fork International Horse Trials, Norwood, NC Exploring 2nd Intermediate Open, Division A, Rocking Horse Winter III Horse Trials, FL Exponential 1st Int./Prelim. Ocala Winter II Horse Trials, Ocala, FL Exponential

2007 8th CIC* Wits End Horse Trials, Mansfi eld, ON Exponential 12th Individual Pan American Games, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Exploring 11th CCI*** Jersey Fresh International Three Day Event, Allentown, NJ Exploring 5th Advanced MCTA Horse Trials, Cockeysville, MD Exploring 7th CIC*** The Fork International Horse Trials, Norwood, NC Exploring 14th CIC* Poplar Place Spring Horse Trials, Hamilton, GA Exponential 3rd Advanced Division 4, Rocking Horse Winter II Horse Trials, Altoona, FL Exploring

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Birthplace: Birthdate: Hometown: Edmonton, Alberta August 10, 1955 Orangeville, Ontario

Penny Rowland broke onto the Canadian eventing scene in 1998 when she enjoyed top ten placings at both the CCI** Bromont International with Aberdare and the CCI** Balvanera Three Day Event in Mexico riding Strike A Pose. Penny and Aberdare represented Canada at the 2002 World Equestrian Games in Jerez, Spain, and were members of the Silver Medal Team at the 2003 Pan American Championships.

Partnered with Windswept, Penny enjoyed top twenty fi nishes in both the 2004 and 2005 editions of the CCI*** Fair Hill International before fi nishing 21st in 2006. Don J. Good, a generous supporter of Canadian eventing, owns several of Penny’s international mounts, including Windswept and Roundabout, the horse Penny placed 12th with at the 2007 Fair Hill International.

Penny balances her highly competitive career with running a small animal veterinary practice as well as breeding Jack Russel terriers.

Horses Horses Roundabout 1993 chestnut Canadian Sport Horse gelding, 16.1hh Owner: Don J. Good Eric 1995 chestnut Canadian thoroughbred gelding, 16.2hh by Great Gladiator, Owner: Dr. Usha Knabe Windswept 1995 gray Connemara/thoroughbred-cross gelding, 16.1hh, Owner: Don J. Good

Recent Competition Highlights © Michelle C. Dunn Recent Competition Highlights as of July 1, 2008 as of July 1, 2008 2007 5th $10,000 Indoor Eventing Challenge, Royal, Toronto, ON Roundabout 12th CCI*** Fair Hill International Three Day Event, Fair Hill, MD Roundabout 11th CIC-W*** Wits End Horse Trials, Mansfi eld, ON Roundabout 17th CCI** Bromont Horse Trials, Bromont, QC Charley Farley 1st Intermediate Open, Checkmate Horse Trials, Feversham, ON Roundabout 3rd CIC** Maui Jim Horse Trials, Wayne, IL Charley Farley 2nd CCI* Bromont International Three Day Event, Bromont, QC Charley Farley 12th CCI** Jersey Fresh Three Day Event, Allentown, NJ Eric 6th CIC** Grandview Horse Trials, Hawkestone, ON Eric 3rd CIC*** The Fork Horse Trials, Norwood, NC Windswept 1st Advanced The Fork Horse Trials, Norwood, NC Roundabout 1st Advanced Division B, Poplar Place Spring Horse Trials, Hamilton, GA Roundabout 1st Advanced Pine Top Advanced Horse Trials, Thomson, GA Windswept 1st Advanced Division 2, Pine Top Advanced Horse Trials, Thomson, GA Roundabout

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Birthplace: Birthdate: Hometown: Waterloo, Ontario July 14, 1960 Stouffville, Ontario

Although Wendy Southam had competed at the preliminary level with Northern Kid, nothing could prepare her for the journey that Ruba Z has taken her on. Imported by Augustin Walch of W. Charlot Farms, Ruba Z and Wendy became partners in 2001. Following numerous wins at the preliminary level including eight in the year 2003 alone, Wendy stepped up to intermediate in 2004, winning the CIC** division of the Dreamcrest Horse Trials in Port Perry.

The success gave Wendy the confi dence to attempt the advanced level and, incredibly, the pair began the 2006 season by winning an advanced division at the highly competitive Pine Top Spring Horse Trials in Georgia. They went on to complete three three-star events in 2006 including the CCI*** Jersey Fresh Three Day Event where their result placed them on the Long List for the second consecutive year. In 2007, Wendy and Ruba Z again contested CCI*** Jersey Fresh, this time placing 15th to earn Short List status.

Wendy is a graduate of the University of Waterloo and Humber College. Married to Bill Whitehead, also an eventing competitor, the couple make their home in Aiken, South Carolina.

Horses Horses

Ruba Z 1992 grey Zangersheide mare, 16hh by Ramiro Z Owner: Wendy Southam

Recent Competition Highlights Recent Competition Highlights Trollope Anthony © as of July 1, 2008 as of July 1, 2008 2008 7th Intermediate Open, Division 1, Pine Top Winter II Horse Trials, Thompson, GA Ruba Z 2nd Advanced Sporting Days Farm Horse Trials, Aiken, SC Ruba Z 6th Intermediate Full Gallop Farm Horse Trials, Aiken, SC Ruba Z

2007 4th U.S. Eventing Association’s Adult Amateur Rider of the Year 2nd U.S. Eventing Association’s Advanced Master Amateur 2nd CIC*** Poplar Place Horse Trials, Hamilton, GA Ruba Z 15th CCI*** Jersey Fresh International Three Day Event, Allentown, NJ Ruba Z 4th Advanced Division A, Poplar Place March Horse Trials, Hamilton, GA Ruba Z 6th Advanced Rider, Pine Top Advanced Horse Trials, Thompson, GA Ruba Z 1st Preliminary Rider, Pine Top Farm Winter I Horse Trials, Thompson, GA Ruba Z 1st Advanced Combined Training, Sporting Days Farm Horse Trials, SC Ruba Z

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Birthplace: Birthdate: Hometown: Vancouver, British Columbia May 25, 1983 Richmond, British Columbia

Samantha Taylor was heavily involved with the Canadian Pony Club, earning her ‘A’ level. Turning her focus to eventing, she enjoyed a fi fth place fi nish in the CCIY* division of the 2003 North American Young Riders’ Championship riding Oslek. That fall, they fi nished the CCI** Radnor Hunt Three Day Event on their dressage score, placing 20th overall.

Based on her 2004 accomplishments riding My Silver Lining and Livewire, Samantha was named to the 2005 Talent Squad. With Livewire, Samantha enjoyed a tremendous 2005 season that saw her fi nish in the top twenty in three CCI** events, an accomplishment that placed her on the Canadian Eventing Team Long List for the fi rst time. In 2006, her success continued with an impressive seventh place fi nish in the CCI*** Jersey Fresh Three Day Event riding Livewire. The pair continued to excel in 2007, enjoying top ten placings at both the CIC-W*** Wits End International Horse Trials in Ontario and the CCI*** Fair Hill International Three Day Event in Maryland to earn Short List status.

Samantha appreciates the support of her parents, Mitch Taylor and Nora McCallum, and her brother, Patrick. In addition to riding, Samantha enjoys being with friends, going to the gym, and reading. Horses Horses

Livewire 1998 grey Canadian thoroughbred gelding, 15.3hh Owner: Samantha Taylor

High Octane 2002 bay thoroughbred gelding, 17hh Owner: Jane Hamilton

Recent Competition Highlights Amber Heintzberger © Recent Competition Highlights as of July 1, 2008 as of July 1, 2008 2008 13th CIC***-W The Fork International Horse Trials, Norwood, NC Livewire 6th Advanced Division D, Rocking Horse Winter Advanced Horse Trials, FL Livewire 5th Intermediate Open, Div. C, Rocking Horse Winter II Horse Trials, Altoona, FL Livewire

2007 7th $10,000 Indoor Eventing Challenge, Royal, Toronto, ON Lucinda II 10th CCI*** Fair Hill International Three Day Event, Fair Hill, MD Livewire 9th CIC-W*** Wits End International Horse Trials, Mansfi eld, ON Livewire 8th Advanced Jersey Fresh International Three Day Event, Allentown, NJ Livewire 21st CCI** Florida International Three Day Event, Ocala, FL Lucinda II 13th CIC*** The Fork International Horse Trials, Norwood, NC Livewire 1st Intermediate Division 2, The Fork International Horse Trials, Norwood, NC Lucinda II 8th Advanced Poplar Place March Horse Trials, Hamilton, GA Livewire 4th Preliminary Open, Div. A, Poplar Place Spring Horse Trials, Hamilton, GA Lucinda II 4th Intermediate Open, Div. C, Rocking Horse Winter III Horse Trials, Altoona, FL Livewire

14 • Canadian Eventing Media Guide Canadian Eventing Media Guide • 15 © Michelle C. Dunn M i c h a e l Winter

Birthplace: Birthdate: Hometown: Montreal, Québec August 16, 1974 Toronto, Ontario

Mike Winter has been named to the Canadian Eventing Team Short or Long List every year since 1996 having competed in numerous FEI-level competitions on a variety of horses.

Riding Balista, Mike represented Canada at the 2003 Pan American Championships where he was the top placed Canadian, securing the Team Silver Medal. The following year, the pair made their Olympic debut in Athens where, again, they were Canada’s top fi nishers. In 2005, Mike achieved a career milestone by placing in the top ten with two different horses at the CCI*** level - Kingpin was seventh at CCI*** Foxhall and, one month later, Balista was eighth in the CCI*** Jersey Fresh. Mike and Kingpin also competed at CCI*** Blair Castle in 2005 in Scotland. His success continued in 2006 as Mike was the top Canadian rider at both CCI*** Fair Hill riding Kingpin and CCI** Virginia with Wonderful Will.

In 2007, Mike reached another milestone in his career when he and Kingpin were members of the Silver Medal Team at the Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, also placing eighth individually. Mike is based in Newnan, Georgia, with his wife, British international event rider Emma, and their daughter, Amelia. Horses Horses Kingpin 1996 chestnut Irish Sport Horse gelding, 16.1hh by Furisto, Owner: The Kingpin Syndicate Wonderful Will 1997 dark brown American thoroughbred gelding, 15.2hh by Woodman, Owner: Sher and Elliott Schwartz Unsteelable 2000 bay thoroughbred gelding, 16.1hh by Ragtime Band, Owner: Jim Walker

Recent Competition Highlights Recent Competition Highlights Tetley © Cealy as of July 1, 2008 as of July 1, 2008 2008 5th CCI*** Jersey Fresh Three Day Event, Allentown, NJ Wonderful Will 11th CCI*** Jersey Fresh Three Day Event, Allentown, NJ Glen Morangie 12th CCI**** Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event, Lexington, KY Kingpin 5th CIC*** The Fork International Horse Trials, Norwood, NC Glen Morangie 6th CIC*** The Fork International Horse Trials, Norwood, NC Manhattan 6th CIC***-W The Fork International Horse Trials, Norwood, NC Kingpin 19th CIC***-W The Fork International Horse Trials, Norwood, NC Wonderful Will 7th CIC* Poplar Place Horse Trials, Hamilton, GA Unsteelable 1st CIC*** Red Hills International Horse Trials, Tallahassee, FL Wonderful Will 2007 Silver Team Pan American Games, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Kingpin 8th Individual Pan American Games, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Kingpin 24th CCI*** Fair Hill International Three Day Event, Fair Hill, MD Wonderful Will 20th CCI*** Jersey Fresh International Three Day Event, Allentown, NJ Wonderful Will 6th CIC*** The Fork International Horse Trials, Norwood, NC Kingpin

14 • Canadian Eventing Media Guide Canadian Eventing Media Guide • 15 © Anthony Trollope Anthony © D a v i d O’Connor

International Technical Advisor

The Canadian Eventing Team is pleased to be working with David O’Connor as its International Technical Advisor. Competing for the United States Equestrian Team, David earned three Olympic, two World Championships and two Pan American Games medals. He won the Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event three times and is a fi ve-time winner of the Fair Hill International Three Day Event. In 1997, he became only the second American to win the renowned Badminton Three Day Event.

The pinnacle of David’s eventing career was reached at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia, when he captured the Individual Gold Medal riding Custom Made, and also secured the Team Bronze Medal riding Giltedge. In 2004, David offi cially retired from international competition to focus on the training of riders and horses. Together with his wife and Olympic medallist teammate, Karen O’Connor, they operate training facilities at their home base in Virginia as well as Florida.

David is the President of the United States Equestrian Federation and is also a member of the FEI Eventing Committee. In addition, David is the cross-country course designer for several venues including the new Ocala Horse Park in Florida and the North American Young Riders’ Championship in Virginia.

Olympic Competition - How it works!

At the 2008 Olympic Games, the team competition consists of a minimum of three and a maximum of fi ve competitors with the best three scores to count for the team classifi cation. Following the fi rst round of show jumping, which determines the team medal winners, the top 25 competitors will jump a second round to determine the individual medalists.

Best of Luck to the 2008 Olympic Games Canadian Eventing Team! Support Team Olympic Games David O’Connor • International Technical Advisor Graeme Thom • Chef d’Equipe Hong Kong, China Janette Leask • Team Manager August 8 - 24, 2008 Debbie Furnas • Stable Manager Dr. Christiana Ober • Team Veterinarian Christopher Volk • Team Farrier

16 • Canadian Eventing Media Guide Canadian Eventing Media Guide • 17 2008 Canadian National Eventing Team

(As of December 6, 2007)

SHORT LIST

Rider Horse Qualifying Competitions Hawley Bennett Livingstone CCI 4* Badminton ‘07 Diana Burnett Manny CCI 3* Fairhill ’07 & CCI 2* Florida ’07 Kyle Carter Madison Park CH 3* Pan American Games Sandra Donnelly Buenos Aires CH 3* Pan American Games Penny Rowland Roundabout CCI 3* Fairhill ’07 Wendy Southam Ruba Z CCI 3* Allentown ‘07 Samantha Taylor Livewire CCI 3* Fairhill ’07 Michael Winter Kingpin CH 3* Pan American Games Michael Winter Wonderful Will CCI 3* Allentown ‘07 & CCI 3* Fairhill ’07

LONG LIST

Rider Horse Qualifying Competitions Hawley Bennett Splendorofthesun CCI 2* Kalispel ’07 Hawley Bennett Gin & Juice CCI 2* Kalispel ’07 Hawley Bennett Gifted Guru CCI 2* Temecula ’07 Kyle Carter Right About Now CCI 2* Ocala ’07-April & CCI 2* Ocala ‘07-Nov. Jessica Digenova (Y) Upolu CCI 2* Ocala ’07 & CH 2* NAYRC’s Vanessa Fenwick Magic Carpet CCI 2* Allentown ’07 Gwen Lehari Daniel CCI 2* Bromont ’07-Sept. Colleen Loach Longfield Dougal CCI 2* Bromont ’07-June Kerry Johnston Warrick CCI 2* Kalispel ’07 Chelan Kozak Tasman Sea CCI 2* Temecula ’07 Jessica Phoenix Exploring CCI 3* Allentown ‘07 & CH 3* Pan Am Games Selena O’Hanlon Colombo CCI 3* Allentown ‘07 & CCI 3* Fairhill ’07 Ian Roberts Napalm CCI 4* Rolex ’07 Ian Roberts Tang CCI 2* Bromont ’07-June Waylon Roberts (Y) Paleface CH 3* Pan American Games Stephanie Rhodes-Bosch (Y) Port Authority CCI 2* Ocala ‘07-Nov. Penny Rowland Eric CCI 2* Allentown ‘07 Kerri Short Fantasia CCI 2* Ocala ‘07-Nov. Ali Holmes-Smith Paddington CCI 2* Kalispel ’07 Maya Studenmund Business Class CCI 2* Ocala ‘07-Nov.

16 • Canadian Eventing Media Guide Canadian Eventing Media Guide • 17 2008 Eventing Talent Squad (As of December 6, 2007 - updated March 13, 2008) Rider Horse Qualifying Event Christine Austerman, AB Galileo Kalispel CCI 1* Peter Barry, QC Jefferson D’ Aurois Bromont CCI 2* Sheri Bernhardt, ON Nevada Mid-South CCI 1* Mathieu Boisselier, FRA Menzana D’Hulm Le Lion D’Angers CCI 2* Julie Clark, ON Dance with Me Mansfield CCI 1* Noel Clark, AB Jack of Hearts Kalispell CCI 2* (QR) Sonya Crampton, BC Kenlis Cavalier Florida CCI 1*-April Emily Daigneault, QC (J) Misty Vale Bacardi NAJYCs CH-1* Alica Doucette, ON Abbey Rhode Florida CCI 1*-April Kathryn Duke, AB Eliott III NAJYCs CH 2* (QR) Jacqui Evans, ON Dubai Mansfield CCI 1* Lisa Fergusson, BC Uni Griffon CCI 2* Temecula’06 Sabrina Glaser-Levere, BC Hypona Zambeisi Temecula CCI 1*-Nov. Lesley Grant-Law, ON Timber Spirit CCI 4* Rolex ‘06 Martha Griggs, ON Gregory Ocala CCI 2* Nov. (QR) Kaitlyn Habermehl, ON Roux Mid-South CCI 1* Jessica Hampf, GA High Society III CCI 3* Allentown/CCI 3* Fairhill Bob Holman, ON Glendening Phoenix Mid-South CCI 1* Loren Hopkins, ON Heyedee Mansfield CCI 1* Micheline Jordan, ON Irish Diamonds Florida CCI 1*-April Erika Koczi, QC (J) Dare to Compare NAJYCs CH-1* Jenna Kuzenko, ON (Y) Renegade Bromont CCI 2* Moira Laframboise, ON Bowln in the Wind Mansfield CCI 1* Sophie Laframbosie, QC (J) Fleet Makani CCI 1* Bromont-June Rebecca Lee, BC Gold Twist Florida CCI 1*-April Kendal Lehari, ON (Y) Understudy Bromont CCI 2* Kelly List, ON (Y) Minstral CCI 2* Allentown’06/CH 2* NAYRC’s ‘06 Jennifer McGuire, ON Prestigous Bromont CCI 2* Brandon McMechan, ON Ryder’s Juliet Mansfield CCI 1* Robyn Miller, ON (Y) T’Jean Bromont CCI 2*/NAJYCs-CH 2* Mark Nelson, ON Sokit2ya CCI 1* Bromont-June Julia Norman, BC (Y) Sauvingnon Temecula CCI 1*-Nov. Hilary Popiel, ON Dawn at Hidden Meadow CCI 1* Bromont-June/Bromont CCI 2*-Sept. Manuela Propfe, AZ Such Depth Temecula CCI 2*-Nov. Karl Slezak, ON Amirra Mansfield CCI 1* Karl Slezak, ON Rather Well CCI 2* Radnor ‘06 Caroline Smith, AB Tessa Kalispel CCI 1* Wyndham St. John, UK Sheridan Park Boekeo CCI3* ’06 Stephanie St. Pierre, ON Colin Mansfield CCI 1* Leahona Rowland, BC R’Kameo Mansfield CCI 1* Jessica Ruppel, ON Double Diamond Mansfield CCI 1* Edie Tarves, ON Arwin Mansfield CCI 1* Gail Coplen-Toye, ON Heart’s Desire Mansfield CCI 1* Robyn Townsend, ON Beau Dacious Mansfield CCI 1* Pascale Tremblay-Wagner, QC Paradoxe de l’Eclypse CCI 2* Ocala’ 06 Therese Washtock, BC Chesterland Kalispel CCI 1* Therese Washtock, BC Haida’s Fancy Package Kalispel CCI 1* Therese Washtock, BC The Rock Temecula CCI 2*-Nov. Anne Zander, ON Caliente Kisses Mansfield CCI 1* Danielle Ziehlke, AB Glasgow Dancer Allentown CCI 2* Ruth Armstrong, ON Urban Legend Wits End CCI 1*

The Canadian Eventing High Performance Committee also recognizes the performance of the following National Team riders who also achieved Talent Squad qualification results on development horses in 2007.

Rider Horse Diana Burnett (SL) Donogue del Boy and Sagacious King Kyle Carter (SL) Rainbow Chasing Vanesssa Fenwick (LL) Erodium and Justin Charge Chelan Kozak (LL) Higher Ground Penny Rowland (SL) Charley Farley Samantha Taylor (SL) Lucinda Michael Winter (SL) Secret Decision

18 • Canadian Eventing Media Guide Canadian Eventing Media Guide • 19 Congratulations to our SILVER MEDAL TEAM at the 2007 Pan American Games Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Waylon Roberts and Paleface

Kyle Carter and Madison Park Mike Winter and Kingpin

Sandra Donnelly and Buenos Aires Jessica Phoenix and Exploring (Individual)

18 • Canadian Eventing Media Guide Canadian Eventing Media Guide • 19 2008 CANADIAN EVENTING COMPETITIONS Canadian National Competitions

ALBERTA June 7-8 Beaumont Horse Trials T,PT,E,PE June 21-22 Millarville Event P,T,PT,E,PE June 28-29 Cochrane Horse Trials CIC 1*,P,T,PT,E,PE July 11-13 Thompson Country Horse Trials IP,OP,P,T,PT,E,PE July 19-20 Minds Eye Ranch Horse Trials T,PT,E,PE August 15-17 Alhambra Summer Event P,T,PT,E,PE August 30-September 1 South Peace Horse Trials I,P,T,PT,E,PE September 20-21 Alhambra Fall Event P,T,PT,E,PE

BRITISH COLUMBIA April 19-20 Mt. Cheam Horse Trials T,PT,E,PE May 3-4 MREC May Horse Trials P,T,PT,E,PE May 17-19 Johvale High Country May Horse Trials I,P,T,PT,E,PE May 31-June 1 Topline Stables Spring Horse Trial T,PT,E,PE,S June 7-8 MREC June Horse Trials P,T,PT,E,PE June 28-30 Johvale High Country Horse Trials I,P,T,PT,E,PE July 5-7 Avalon Equestrian Centre Spring Horse Trials I,P,T,PT,E,PE,S July 18-20 MREC Mrs “T” Memorial Horse Trials P,T,PT,E,PE August 2-4 Avalon Equestrian Centre B.C. Day Horse Trials I,P,T,PT,E,PE,S August 15-17 Campbell Valley Horse Trials (National) P,T,PT,E,PE August 30-September 1 Island 22 Horse Trials (National P,T,PT,E,PE September 12-14 Avalon Equestrian Centre Fall Horse Trials I,P,T,PT,E,PE,S September 20-21 Topline Stables Fall Horse Trials T,PT,E,PE,S October 4-5 MREC Octoberfest Horse Trials P,T,PT,E,PE

MANITOBA June 14-15 Willville Horse Trial P/T,T,PT,E,PE July 5-6 Birds Hill Summer Event I,P,T,PT,E,PE August 17 Mordha Farm – tbc T,PT,E,PE September 7 Bird’s Hill Fall Fest Horse Trials I,P,T,PT,E,PE September 27-28 Willville Harvest Horse Trials PT/T,T,PT,E,PE

NEW BRUNSWICK June 21 Brae Fearran Mini Event PT,E (combined course) July 13 Foshay Farm Horse Trials P,T.PT,E August 10 Foshay Farm Horse Trials P,T,PT,E August 17 Brae Fearran T,P,T,E September Rohirrim Farm Horse Trials T,P,T,E

NEWFOUNDLAND No Events Scheduled for 2008.

NOVA SCOTIA July 20 Central Nova Horse Trials T,PT (SR/JR),E (SR/JR) September 7 Hobby Horse Horse Trials P,T,PT (SR/JR),E (SR/JR) September 13 Cape Breton Horse Trials PT,E,PE

20 • Canadian Eventing Media Guide Canadian Eventing Media Guide • 21 ONTARIO May 10-11 Grandview Spring Horse Trials I,P,T,PT,E May 24-25 Checkmate Horse Trials 1 I,P,T,PT,E May 31-June 1 Woodwind Horse Trials 1 P,T,PT,E,PE June 8 Killusty Farm Horse Trials P,T,PT,E June 8 Ottawa Spring Horse Trials P,T,PT,E,PE June 21-22 Caledon Horse Trials T,PT,E,PE June 22 Touch a Rainbow Horse Trials 1 T,PT,E,PE June 28-29 Glen Oro Horse Trials P,T,PT,E July 5-6 Headwaters Horse Trials I,P,T,PT,E July 12-13 Will O’Wind Horse Trials 2 I,P,T,PT,E July 20 Equus Horse Trials P,T,PT,E,PE July 26-27 Checkmate Horse I,P,T,PT,E,PE July 27 Oakhurst Horse Trials 1 P,T,PT,E,PE August 2-3 Grandview Summer Horse Trials I,P,T,PT,E August 9-10 Belvoir Horse Trials P,T,PT,E August 8-10 Oakhurst Long Format-Three Day Clinic Clinic: T ,PT August 16-17 Woodwind Horse Trials 2 P,T,PT,E,PE August 24 Lane’s End Horse Trials P,T,PT,E August 30-31 Canterdown Horse Trials (Provincial Champs) P,T,PT,E September 6-7 Checkmate Horse Trials 2 I,P,T,PT,E,PE September 7 Touch a Rainbow Horse Trials 2 T,PT,E,PE September 13-14 Glen Oro Horse Trials P,T,PT,E September 21 Equus 3D Horse Trials P,T,PT,E,PE September 25-28 Wits End Horse Trials CIC 3*W,CCI 1*,A,OP September 21 Oakhurst Horse Trials 2 T,PT,E,PE October 5 Grandview T,PT,E

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND June 21 Strathgartney Summer Horse Trials T,PT,E,PE September 20 Strathgartney Autumn Horse Trials T,PT,E,PE

QUEBEC June 12-15 Bromont Three Day Event CCI 3*/ 2*/ 1*; CIC 2*/ 1*; OT July 5-6 Napierville Horse Trials I,P,T,PT,E July 19-20 Tandalee Horse Trials P,T,PT,E August 16-17 Harmony Horse Trials P,T,PT,E August 30-31 Tandem Horse Trials P,T,PT,E,PE September 11-14 Jeux Equestres du Québe PT,E

SASKATCHEWAN No Events Scheduled for 2008. Dates to Remember 2008 Olympic Games August 8 - 24, Equestrian events to be held in Hong Kong, CHINA

2010 World Equestrian Games September 25 - October 10, Lexington, Kentucky, USA

20 • Canadian Eventing Media Guide Canadian Eventing Media Guide • 21 MAJOR GAMES PAST RESULTS

SUMMER OLYMPIC GAMES - EVENTING RESULTS (TOP 16) SUMMER OLYMPIC GAMES - EVENTING RESULTS (TOP 16) CON’T

INDIVIDUAL 2004 Athens, GRE Hawley Bennett LIVINGSTONE 12th 1956 Stockholm, SWE John Rumble CILROY 16th Bruce Mandeville LARISSA Ian Roberts MATA-RIKI 1960 Rome, ITA James Elder CANADIAN ENVOY 10th Garry Roque WAIKURA Michael Winter BALISTA 1968 Mexico City, MEX Robin Hahn TAFFY 9th

1976 Montreal, CAN Juliet Graham SUMATRA 11th PAN AMERICAN GAMES - EVENTING RESULTS (TOP 6)

1988 Seoul, KOR Nick Holmes-Smith ESPIONAGE 14th INDIVIDUAL 1959 Chicago, USA Norman Elder PRINCE MAPLE Bronze Brian Herbinson PEPPER KNOWES 4th TEAM Tom Gayford ROYAL BEAVER 6th 1952 Helsinki, FIN Tom Gayford CONSTELLATION 15th Larry McGuiness TARAH 1967 Winnipeg, CAN Norman Elder RANEE DOE Silver Stewart Treviranus RUSTUM Robin Hahn WARDEN 6th

1956 Stockholm, SWE James Elder COLLEEN Bronze 1971 Cali, COL Clint Banbury PALADIN Silver Brian Herbinson TARA John Rumble CILROY 1975 Mexico City, MEX James Henry LAW AND ORDER 4th

1960 Rome, ITA James Elder CANADIAN ENVOY 9th 1987 Indianapolis, USA Jamie Smart SUDDEN IMPACT 6th Norman Elder ROYAL BEAVER Tom Gayford PEPPER KNOWES 1991 Atlanta, USA Nick Holmes-Smith RUDERPEST Gold Brian Herbinson ROMA 2007 Rio de Janeiro, BRA Kyle Carter MADISON PARK 5th 1968 Mexico City, MEX Allan Ehrlick THE NOMAD 8th Sandra Donnelly BUENOS AIRES 6th Norman Elder QUESTIONNAIRE Robin Hahn TAFFY TEAM Barry Sonshine DURLAS EILE 1959 Chicago, USA James Elder GOLD TASSEL Gold Norman Elder PRINCE MAPLE 1972 Munich, GER Clint Banbury PALADIN 13th Tom Gayford ROYAL BEAVER Robin Hahn LORD-JIM Brian Herbinson PEPPER KNOWES Jim Henry HARPER Wendy Irving HIGH WIND 1967 Winnipeg, CAN Norm Elder RANEE DOE Silver Robin Hahn WARDEN 1976 Montreal, CAN James Day VICEROY 6th Asher Hodgson KALMAR Juliet Graham SUMATRA John Jennings MR. TONI Robin Hahn L’ESPRIT Cathy Wedge CITY FELLA 1971 Cali, COL Clint Banbury PALADIN Gold Wendy Irving HIGH WIND 1984 Los Angeles, USA Liz Ashton OSSIAN 10th Cathy Wedge SUMATRA Martha Griggs JACK THE LAD Kelly Plitz DIALADREAM 1975 Mexico City, MEX Liz Ashton ABRACADABRA Silver Edie Tarves MANDRAKE James Day SUPER PLUS James Henry LAW AND ORDER 1992 Barcelona, ESP Stuart Black VON PERRIER 12th Peter Howard DEEP SOUTH Nick Holmes-Smith SIR LANCELOT Rachel Hunter KING PLANTAGENET 1987 Indianapolis, USA Stuart Black CURE Silver Rob Stevenson RISKY BUSINESS Philippe Desourdy ARCTIC LEAF Jamie Smart SUDDEN IMPACT Moira Tone MINTO CARIBU

22 • Canadian Eventing Media Guide Canadian Eventing Media Guide • 23 PAN AMERICAN GAMES - EVENTING RESULTS (TOP 6) con’t

TEAM 1991 Atlanta, USA Stuart Black VON PERRIER Gold Nick Holmes-Smith RUDERPEST Jamie Smart GLENDEVLIN Edie Tarves SOCRATES

2003 Fair Hill, USA Hawley Bennett LIVINGSTONE Silver 2008 Olympic Team Members Bruce Mandeville LARISSA Penny Rowland ABERDARE Rider/Horse: Kyle Carter & Madison Park Mike Winter BALISTA Hometown: Calgary, AB Owner: Kyle Carter & Nicole Shinton 2007 Rio de Janeiro, BRA Kyle Carter MADISON PARK Silver Sandra Donnelly BUENOS AIRES Rider/Horse: Sandra Donnelly & Buenos Aires Waylon Roberts PALEFACE Hometown: Calgary, AB Mike Winter KINGPIN Owner: Sandra Donnelly

Rider/Horse: Selena O’Hanlon & Colombo WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS - EVENTING RESULTS (TOP 16) Hometown: Elgin, ON Owner: Elaine & Michael Davies INDIVIDUAL 1974 Burghley, GBR Juliette Graham SUMATRA 8th Rider/Horse: Samantha Taylor & Livewire Hometown: Richmond, BC TEAM Owner: Samantha Taylor 1978 Lexington, USA Liz Ashton SUNRISE Gold Juliet Graham-Bishop SUMATRA Rider/Horse: Michael Winter & Kingpin Mark Ishoy LAW AND ORDER Hometown: Toronto, ON Cathy Wedge ABRACADABRA Owner: Kingpin Syndicate 1982 Luhmuhlen, GER Juliet Bishop JONES 8th Nick Holmes-Smith SINNERMAN Kelly Plitz DIAL A DREAM Alternate Team Members Robert Robertson JACK THE LAD Rider/Horse: Hawley Bennett & Livingstone Hometown: Langley, BC 1994 The Hague, NED Chelan Kozak SOWETO 10th Owner: Hawley Bennett & Gerry Bennett Robert Lemieux KAYEM Jamie Smart FASCINATION STREET Rider/Horse: Diana Burnett & Manny Tarves SOCRATES Hometown: Blackstock, ON Owner: Diana Burnett & John Lennox 2002 Jerez, ESP James Atkinson REVISIONIST 10th Bruce Mandeville LARISSA Rider/Horse: Lesley Grant-Law & Timber Spirit Penny Rowland ABERDARE Hometown: Mount Albert, ON Wyndham St. John OLIVER Owner: Lesley Grant-Law & Anthony Grant

Rider/Horse: Jessica Phoenix & Exploring Hometown: Uxbridge, ON Owner: Jessica Phoenix

Rider/Horse: Michael Winter & Wonderful Will* Hometown: Toronto, ON Owner: Michael Winter & Elliott Schwartz *Michael Winter and Wonderful Will is the named alternate to Michael Winter and Kingpin.

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