THE WARM-UP RING The Official News of the Jumping Committee September 2019, Volume 15, Issue 9 LETTER FROM THE CHAIR IN THIS ISSUE their phone – whatever works! – to ensure that they have all their ducks in a row for 2020 as follows: On The Show Scene • Join your National Federation Michelle C. Dunn (EC) and purchase any other Canada Second in BMO Nations’ memberships you may need to count Cup at Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ points early in the year (provincial Royal Horse Show’s Opening hunter/jumper associations, CET Medal program registration, etc.). Weekend Showcases Canadian Double check that payment has gone Championships through and that you are a member Vote NOW for Eric Lamaze in the in good standing. • Make a decision early if you wish FEI Awards to request a change of province for BMO Introduces the Ian Millar your CET Medal Regional Final. The deadline is August 15 of each year Legacy Award with no exceptions. Thank you to our NAYC Sponsors! Fall is officially upon us, and the annual The Jumping Committee does its best to countdown to the Royal Agricultural Winter grant requests for a change of province so Get Your Jump Canada Hall of Fair is underway. With it comes the four that riders are able to compete in the region Fame Tickets! CET Medal Regional Finals which, in turn, that is most suitable for them. However, it Richard Mongeau Departs as Chief determine the riders who qualify for the cannot grant exceptions. It is clearly written Running Fox CET Medal National Final at in the Rulebook. Executive Officer of Equestrian The Royal. Canada Be responsible and ensure that all of The CET Medal Regional Finals bring a the above is taken care of. The onus is Rules Corner whole new level of stress for our riders who on our members to ensure they join the are 21 years of age and younger. Only appropriate bodies where their points will Donate Now to Help Horses 16 riders from across the country qualify be tracked. If you miss one link in the Impacted by Hurricane Dorian for the CET Medal National Final, with chain, your points won’t be retroactive, and four coming from each region. Parents you may not be able to qualify to compete. Registration Now Open for a Whole also worry about their children qualifying New EC Convention Experience As in life itself, the responsibility for our and, if they do, about the ensuing financial behaviour lies on our own shoulders. burden of making the trip to Toronto to CET and JC Medal Standings Please make 2020 a relaxed competition compete. The Royal Agricultural Winter year by ensuring that all your membership Five New Directors Elected to Fair is in a league of its own when it comes fees are paid on time, if not early. Then you Equestrian Canada Board to competition. The best of the best from can take a deep breath, relax, and enjoy across the nation are vying for the top your show season knowing you are ready Proposed 2020 EC Rule Changes prizes, and stress levels can go through the to compete! Available for Review and Comment roof. Sadly, every year, some competitors Success Stories needlessly add to their already high Longines World Rider Rankings levels of anxiety by forgetting to join the appropriate associations which ensures Pamela Law Acknowledgments that their CET Medal qualifying points will Chair, count. Jumping Committee We suggest that competitors write themselves a little note or set a reminder in

SEPTEMBER 2019 THE WARM-UP RING 1 ON THE SHOW SCENE CSIO5* Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ tournament | Calgary, AB – September 4-8, 2019 All Photo Credits – © Starting Gate Communications

Lisa Carlsen and Parette, fresh off competing at the 2019 Pan American Games.

Nations’ Cup team alternates, Vanessa Mannix and Valentino d’Elte. Eric Lamaze and Fine Lady 5 enjoyed a top-five finish in the $3 million CP International.

Eric Lamaze and Kaytlyn Brown reward Chacco Kid with his favourite treat, a banana! Erynn Ballard at the BMO Nations’ Cup autograph session.

Ian Millar with the BMO Nations’ Cup trophy.

Caroline Jones, Fran McAvity, and Pamela Law.

Team Canada at the BMO Nations’ Cup Calgary’s Kara Chad and her exciting new autograph session. Karen Hendry-Ouellette and Mike Lawrence. mount, Quidamo F.

SEPTEMBER 2019 THE WARM-UP RING 2 Starting Gate Communications

The second-placed Canadian Show Jumping Team in the $530,000 BMO Nations’ Cup. Left to right: Eric Lamaze and Coco Bongo; Erynn Ballard and Fellini S; Mario Deslauriers and Amsterdam 27; and Kara Chad on Quidamo F with chef d’equipe Mark Laskin. CANADA SECOND IN BMO NATIONS’ CUP AT SPRUCE MEADOWS ‘MASTERS’

The Canadian Show Jumping Team finished second in the $530,000 BMO Nations’ Cup held Saturday, September 7, at the CSIO5* Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ tournament in Calgary, AB.

Erynn Ballard of Tottenham, ON; Kara Chad of Calgary, AB; Mario Deslauriers of New York, NY; and Eric Lamaze of Wellington, FL, took on nine other countries in the richest show jumping team competition held in North America. For the second year in a row, Canada finished in the runner-up position with a total of 14 faults.

Belgium, the newly crowned European Champions, won in convincing fashion Starting Gate Communications with a total of four faults. With victory sewn up after its first three riders posted clear performances in the second round, there was no need for anchor rider Yves Vanderhasselt to return for a second time. Ireland took third with 19 faults; Sweden was fourth with 20 faults; Mexico fifth with 25 faults; and France was sixth with 53 faults. Only the top six teams returned for the second round with defending champions Germany failing to make the cut. The United States, the reigning World Champions, also failed to advance while the Netherlands and Italy were also left on the sidelines.

As Canada’s lead-off rider, Deslauriers had the opening element of the BMO triple combination down with Amsterdam 27, a nine-year-old Holsteiner gelding (Catoki x Acord II) owned by Luja LLC and Wishing Well Farm LLC. The fence would prove to be the ‘bogey’ element of the day, falling Mario Deslauriers and Amsterdam 27, owned by Luja LLC and Wishing Well Farm LLC.

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Kara Chad and Quidamo F, owned by Stone Ridge Farms LLC.

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Eric Lamaze celebrates his clear round with Coco Bongo, owned by Erynn Ballard and Fellini S, owned by Ilan Ferder. Artisan Farms and Torrey Pines Stable. more often than any other element on course designer Leopoldo Palacios’s tough track. The pair returned to jump clear the second time out, keeping Canada in the hunt for a potential third title in the event that has been held annually since 1977.

Chad debuted a new mount, Quidamo F, a nine-year-old Swiss Warmblood gelding sired by Quality 9 and owned by Stone Ridge Farms LLC, in Nations’ Cup competition in front of her hometown crowd. The 23-year-old had a rail at the double combination at fence five but quickly recovered to successfully jump the open water and continue home with the rest of the rails in place, albeit with one time fault for exceeding the 73-second time allowed.

Fresh off their double-clear performance in the team competition at the recent Pan American Games in Lima, Peru, Ballard and Fellini S were next in the order for Canada. After having rails at 11 ‘a’ and at the final fence, Ballard and the nine-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding (Vermont x Rash R), owned by Ilan Ferder, jumped clear the second time out, only getting caught by the clock for one time fault.

Lamaze, the 2008 Olympic Champion, anchored the team with a clear in the first round and four faults in the second when the Canadian plank fence fell. Having ridden Chacco Kid to victory earlier in the day in the $133,700 Suncor Energy Winning Round, Lamaze saddled Coco Bongo, a 14-year-old Rheinlander gelding (Caretino x Calido) owned by Artisan Farms and Torrey Pines Stable, for the BMO Nations’ Cup.

Dropping Ballard’s score in the opening round and Chad’s in the second, Canada incurred a final score of 14 faults to finish runner-up for the second year in a row.

“It was a great team effort from all our riders; they all contributed,” said Mark Laskin, chef d’equipe of the Canadian Show Jumping Team. “Everyone really pulled together. There is no shame in being second to the European Champions.

“I’m very excited about our prospects,” continued Laskin of Langley, BC. “We had three nine-year-old horses jumping today in big league competition. Spruce Meadows is very impressive. The questions just kept compounding, and all of our horses improved in the second round and found the answers. I’m thrilled, and it bodes well for the future of our team.”

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Nicole Walker of Aurora, ON, riding Falco van Spieveld won the 2018 Canadian Show Jumping Championship title.

ROYAL HORSE SHOW’S OPENING WEEKEND SHOWCASES CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Henry Equestrian Canadian Show Jumping Championships Photo courtesy of RCMP will highlight the opening weekend of the Royal Horse Show, held as part of the annual Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, from November 1 through 10, 2019, in downtown Toronto, ON. Opening Night of the Royal Horse Show kicks off with the $25,000 Henry Equestrian Canadian Show Jumping Championship, Round 1, on Friday, November 1. Following Friday night’s speed round, horse-rider combinations will return in reverse order of standing to tackle the $100,000 Henry Equestrian Canadian Show Jumping Championship, Round 2, on Saturday evening, November 2. Canadian course designer Michel Vaillancourt, 1976 Olympic individual silver medalist, will set the tracks for the open and The RCMP Musical Ride will be featured in every paid Royal Horse Show international show jumping divisions throughout the Royal Horse performance during opening weekend, November 1 to 3. Show. In addition to deciding this year’s Canadian Champion, the Canadian Show Jumping Championship also determines which riders move forward to the Royal Horse Show’s international division, held during the second week of the Royal Horse Show and highlighted by the $210,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Toronto. The top-placing Canadians, not already qualified based on their world ranking, will move forward to compete against some of the best riders from the U.S., Europe, and beyond. Continuing the theme of Canadian pride, the Royal Horse Show welcomes the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Musical Ride with performances from November 1 to 3. The epitome of Canadian tradition, the RCMP Musical Ride dates back to 1876, and was created to showcase riding ability and entertain the local community. The full troop of 32 riders on horseback performs intricate figures and drills choreographed to music, displaying the riders’ precision and coordination. To purchase tickets and for more information, visit www.royalfair.org/horse-show.

SEPTEMBER 2019 THE WARM-UP RING 5 VOTE NOW FOR ERIC LAMAZE Starting Gate Communications IN THE FEI AWARDS

Canadian Olympic Champion Eric Lamaze is one of four finalists nominated in the ‘Against All Odds’ category for this year’s Fédération Équestre International (FEI) Awards.

Having been diagnosed with a brain tumour, Lamaze stepped away from the sport for six months following the World Equestrian Games. After returning to competition this spring, Lamaze scored back-to-back five-star grand prix victories at the Spruce Meadows ‘Summer Series’ in his home nation of Canada, despite still suffering the ill effects of his treatment. At the Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ tournament in September, he claimed two more major five-star victories riding Chacco Kid and anchored the Canadian Team to a second-place finish in the $530,000 BMO Nations’ Cup.

Public voting will help determine the winners of this year’s awards to be presented on November 19 during the FEI General Assembly in Moscow, Russia.

Voting is open until Monday, October 7, 2019. Click here to vote for Lamaze!

Vote for Eric Lamaze for the FEI ‘Against All Odds’ Award BMO INTRODUCES THE IAN MILLAR Starting Gate Communications LEGACY AWARD

BMO has introduced the Ian Millar Legacy Award in recognition of Millar’s record-breaking international career, which includes 10 Olympic appearances. Aligning with Millar’s vision of supporting developing horses and riders following his retirement from international team competition, the Ian Millar Legacy Award will award $10,000 to any Canadian rider making their debut in the BMO Nations’ Cup at the CSIO5* Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ tournament.

BMO has been the presenting sponsor of the Nations’ Cup since 1977 while BMO and Millar share the longest-standing corporate/athlete relationship in the history of Canadian sport.

THANK YOU TO OUR NAYC SPONSORS!

The Canadian Show Jumping Teams for the 2019 North American Youth Championships held in North Salem, NY, would like to thank the following sponsors for their generous support!

In addition, we would like to recognize Calgary Saddlery for providing a discount on riding jackets!

SEPTEMBER 2019 THE WARM-UP RING 6 Courtesy of Jump Canada GET YOUR JUMP CANADA Hall of Fame HALL OF FAME TICKETS!

Tickets are selling fast for this year’s Jump Canada Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Gala, presented by BMO Financial Group, to be held on Sunday, November 3, 2019, in Toronto, ON. This year’s celebrated inductees will be: Builder (Individual) – Greg Greenough Rider – Wayne McLellan Team – 2008 Olympic silver medal team – Mac Cone, Jill Henselwood, Eric Lamaze, and Ian Millar The 12th annual Jump Canada Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Gala will be part of a black-tie gala and dinner, including live music, 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 $225 per person and can be purchased individually or in tables of eight. Alternatively, a table of eight may be purchased for $1750. To purchase tickets, please visit https:// www.equestrian.ca/sport/jumping/awards. NOTE: Hall of Fame tickets will only be sold on-line through an easy-to-use credit card system. For more information, please contact Karen Hendry-Ouellette at tel: 613 287-1515 ext. 102 or email [email protected].

Greg Greenough will be one of three new inductees into the Jump Canada Hall of Fame on Sunday, November 3, 2019, at the Liberty Grand in Toronto, ON.

RICHARD MONGEAU DEPARTS AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF EQUESTRIAN CANADA

Richard Mongeau departed from the position as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Equestrian Canada (EC) effective September 12, 2019. The position of Interim CEO will be filled by Yves Hamelin.

The role and focus of the Interim CEO over the next year will be to:

1. Effectively implement the Board’s organizational restructuring plan.

2. Create a collaborative and collegial organizational culture dedicated to a shared vision of excellence for EC.

3. Implement and manage a robust and extensive search for the position of CEO. The work of the Interim CEO and EC staff moving forward will address the implementation and achievement of our Strategic Initiatives Plan, while striving to maintain the highest standard of service to our constituents.

The EC Board of Directors will engage to facilitate and support this transition of leadership, and to provide stability and clear direction for the path forward.

SEPTEMBER 2019 THE WARM-UP RING 7 RULES CORNER

A reminder regarding CET Medal requirements.

A410 1. EC sanctioned competitions require the following (where applicable): An active Horse Recording An EC National Passport (with active Horse Recording component) An FEI Passport (with active Horse Recording component)

2. If an EC National Passport or FEI Passport cannot be produced, the person responsible must complete a Temporary Horse Registration form and pay the temporary registration fee. No points will be tabulated.

3. Results achieved while competing with a Temporary Horse Registration may not be used to qualify for year-end awards, championship competitions, finals, or subsequent competitions requiring clarification.

EXCEPTION: A404 EXEMPTIONS EXCEPTION: Foreign-owned horses may compete with national passports recognized by the FEI. USEF horses may compete with a valid USEF Horse Recording number.

G1108 3. Open to riders until the end of the year in which they reach the age of 21. Riders must be current individual EC Gold Sport License holders in good standing and must have a CET Medal membership. Note that both memberships must be in place before points will be counted; there will be no retroactive points awarded.

9. Points from all regions will be totaled and carried with the rider to their region of primary residence.

10. Qualifying for the Regional Finals: Riders will compete in the Regional Final in their region of primary residence. The top 20 from each region will qualify to compete at the Regional Finals provided they have earned points in the qualifiers. In the event a rider cannot compete, the next rider, provided they have earned points in the qualifiers, will move up to keep the number of qualified riders at 20. The winners of all CET Medal classes in the region automatically qualify, even if the number exceeds 20. (Exception see 7.c)

11. A request to compete in a different region must be submitted to the EC office for the CET Medal committee before August 15. In order to be considered for a regional change, the competitor must have competed in a minimum of 30% of their qualifier competitions in the requested region by the request date. In all cases, the CET Medal committee will decide the final selected region. DONATE NOW TO HELP HORSES IMPACTED BY HURRICANE DORIAN

The impact on western Bahamas following Hurricane Dorian, a Category 5 hurricane, has been massive. One equestrian facility was severely damaged while another was completely destroyed, killing all horses as well as a human caretaker who was attempting to save them.

When Hurricanes Maria and Irma went through the Caribbean in 2017, the Caribbean Equine Disaster Relief Fund and Program was established. Many islands received much needed feed, hay, medicine, buckets, and even temporary fencing.

It is now time for the equestrian community to help provide aid for the horses and their caretakers in the Bahamas. Once again, the USEF will be accepting donations through its Equine Disaster Relief Fund, https://www.usef.org/donate. Please state at the time of donation that the funds are to be directed to the Caribbean Equine Disaster Relief effort. For questions or to donate over the phone, contact USEF customer care at (859) 258-2472.

SEPTEMBER 2019 THE WARM-UP RING 8 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR A WHOLE NEW EC CONVENTION EXPERIENCE

Registration is now open for a whole new Equestrian Canada (EC) Convention experience! For the first time, the EC Convention will be hosted at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair (RAWF) in Toronto, ON, from November 1 to 3, 2019.

Benefit from educational sessions led by Olympians, elite coaches and renowned experts; connect with fellow equestrians from across the country during social events; and take in the action at the Royal Horse Show performances.

Built around the theme of Canadian Equestrian Development, highlights of the 2019 EC Convention include:

Elite Speakers and Presenters • Christilot Boylen – Six-Time Canadian Olympian in Dressage • Tina Irwin – Lima 2019 Team Gold and Individual Silver Medalist in Dressage • Selena O’Hanlon – Canadian Olympian in Eventing • Heather Ross McManus – Canadian Olympic Gymnast, NCCP Master Coach Developer and CEO of Sports Minded Consulting • Erynn Ballard – Canadian Show Jumping Team Athlete • Patricia Da Silva – Heels Down Media President

Innovative Education and Information Sessions • Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: Cross-Discipline Training – Learn to harness the power of cross-discipline training with Christilot Boylen and Selena O’Hanlon. • Put Social Media to Work for You! Up your social media and personal branding game with valuable insight from Patricia Da Silva of Heels Down Media. • Yearly Training Plans: Prepare for Your Best Show Season Yet with High Performance 1 Coach Ruth Allum. • Move to Improve: Physical Literacy for Equestrians with Canadian Olympic Gymnast Heather Ross McManus. • Break on Through – Making the Leap from National to International Competition – Learn first-hand from athletes, parents, coaches, team personnel and EC high performance partners how to successfully prepare and navigate this big leap.

Exciting Social Events • Welcome Social & Update from the EC Leadership – Hear the findings from the EC Strategic Initiatives Plan Report Card then kick back, relax and enjoy social and networking opportunities with fellow equestrians. • #RideToTokyo Red & White Fundraiser – Don your Canadian colours and celebrate the achievements from the past year, while kick-starting the road to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics during this exciting fundraising event, featuring a keynote speech from Lima 2019 team gold and individual silver medalist, Tina Irwin. Tickets to the Royal Horse Show evening performance included.

A wide variety of packages are available, including a la carte offerings or the full experience. Visit the 2019 EC Convention registration portal and register by October 21, 2019 to include Royal Horse Show tickets in your package!

Register Today!

CET AND JC MEDAL STANDINGS

The most up-to-date point standings for both the JC Medal and CET Medal can be found on the Equestrian Canada website at https://www.equestrian.ca/sport/jumping/athlete-development.

The National Finals for both programs will be held at the Royal Horse Show, part of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, running from November 1 to 10 at Exhibition Place, Toronto, ON.

SEPTEMBER 2019 THE WARM-UP RING 9 FIVE NEW DIRECTORS ELECTED TO EQUESTRIAN CANADA BOARD

Equestrian Canada (EC) has announced the five new Directors who have been elected to the EC Board.

The results of the board candidate election are as follows:

Name Hometown Result Bernadette Alexander Calgary, AB Not Elected Mark Goldman La Minerve, QC Elected for a three (3) year term Doug Orr Lethbridge, AB Elected for a three (3) year term Carla Robin Langley, BC Elected for a three (3) year term Chris Sorensen Caledon, ON Elected for a three (3) year term Beth Underhill Schomberg, ON Elected for a one (1) year term

While Goldman and Underhill are joining the EC Board for the first time, Orr, Robin, and Sorensen are returning Directors. They will join the following current Directors to round out the 2019-2020 EC Board:

Meg Krueger (President) – Mississauga, ON Craig Collins – Loretto, ON Charles Cue – Aylesford, NS Jane Milton – Vancouver, BC Robert Mitchell – Vancouver, BC Robyn Kennedy – Guelph, ON Dr. Wayne Burwash – Calgary, AB

During the call for EC Board candidates, a total of nine qualified applications provided a nomination package by close of the nomination period on May 15, 2019. Following an in-depth review of all candidates, the EC Nominating Committee unanimously agreed to put forward ballot nominations for six individuals. The EC Voting Members were invited to cast their ballots between July 29 and August 1, 2019, to determine the successful candidates.

For more information on the EC Board of Directors, visit www.equestrian.ca/about/governance/board.

PROPOSED 2020 EC RULE CHANGES AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT

Earlier this year, EC Sport Licence Holders were invited to submit suggestions for rule changes. These were reviewed by discipline experts and the EC National Rules Committee. The 2019 Rule Change Proposals (RCPs) are now posted for comment.

RCPs will be posted on the EC website at www.equestrian.ca/programs-services/rules for a 30-day review and comment period. During this time, EC encourages competitors, officials and coaches to read the proposals and offer comment. The deadline for member comments is October 6, 2019.

It is the right of every Equestrian Canada (EC) Sport Licence Holder to propose amendments to the rules, subject to the current policies, procedures and schedules.

EC will consider pertinent comments and modify/correct/withdraw any RCPs requiring attention prior to publication of the 2020 rules. A notice to EC Sport Licence Holders will be sent to advise when the finalized 2020 rules are posted to the EC website.

To send comments regarding the proposed EC Rule Changes, please visit the Proposed Rules Online Comment Form.

To send questions regarding the EC rules process, please contact Lindsey Blakely at [email protected].

SEPTEMBER 2019 THE WARM-UP RING 10 SUCCESS STORIES Rocky Mountain Photos MADISON WILLIAMS Madison Williams of Priddis, AB, topped the Jump Canada Medal held on August 10 during the Rocky Mountain Classic II at Rocky Mountain Show Jumping in Calgary, AB. Williams, 16, bested a starting field of 10 entries to take the win aboard Cortina, a 14-year-old Holsteiner mare owned by Lynn Hamilton. Second place in the class went to Krista Feschuk, 15, of Calgary, AB, riding her own Extra Credit.

Rocky Mountain Photos JESSICA FELCAN The win in the CET Medal held on August 11 at the Rocky Mountain Classic II tournament went to Jessica Felcan of West Vancouver, BC. A total of 12 riders contested the class held at Rocky Mountain Show Jumping in Calgary, AB, with Felcan emerging victorious with a score of 82 aboard Emostonis, a 15-year-old Belgian Warmblood gelding owned by Karin Korchinski. After winning the Jump Canada Medal the day prior, Madison Williams of Priddis, AB, finished in second in the CET Medal riding Cortina.

KYARA SEMRAU Rocky Mountain Photos Kyara Semrau punched her ticket to the 2019 Royal Horse Show with a victory in the CET Medal Regional Final – Prairie Region held on August 17 and 18 during the Rocky Mountain Classic III at Rocky Mountain Show Jumping in Calgary, AB. While 13 entries contested the class, none could catch Semrau, 15, of Okotoks, AB, who topped both the flat/gymnastics phase and the jumping phase before ultimately being named the overall regional final winner. Semrau’s win came aboard Gentlemen, a bay gelding owned by Don Stewart. Finishing in second place was Mikayla Brabant, 17, of Chestermere, AB, riding Castellano . Third place went to Stephany Powers, 18, of Okotoks, AB, and Kolibri, while fellow Okotoks native Cassie Gorsline, 16, finished in fourth aboard Miss Iron Maiden. All four of the top finishers (pictured from left to right in order of their placings) have qualified to compete in the Running Fox CET Medal National Final, to be held November 6 and 7 at The Royal in Toronto, ON.

Ben Radvanyi Photography SAM WALKER Sam Walker of Nobleton, ON, has enjoyed yet another impressive string of victories over the past month. The 17-year-old won the $36,000 CSI2* Open Welcome on August 22 during the CSI2* The International at Angelstone Tournaments in Erin, ON. Thirteen of the 36 entries advanced to the jump-off over the course set by Manuel Esparza with Walker ultimately emerging victorious aboard Coralissa, a nine-year-old Holsteiner mare (Com Air x Corrado I) owned by MarBill Hill Farm. Two days later, the pair returned to the winner’s circle after topping the $72,000 CSI2* GroupBy Grand Prix. Walker was one of six entries from the 27-horse field to advance to the jump-off, where he and Coralissa jumped clear in 38.10 seconds to take the win over Olympic team silver medalist Jill Henselwood of Oxford Mills, ON, who posted a time of 38.25 seconds riding Eblesse. On September 15, Walker claimed another grand prix victory, this time in the $25,000 Grand Prix held during the Autumn Classic at Caledon Equestrian Park in Palgrave, ON. As the only rider to jump double-clear, Walker earned the win aboard Carlitzek N, a nine-year-old Holsteiner gelding (Cassito x Quite Capitol) owned by Castlefield Sport Horses Inc. Finishing in second as the fastest four-faulter was Charlotte McLaughlin, 15, of Ottawa, ON, riding Dublin. Keeping his win streak alive, Walker next topped the $36,500 CSI2* Caledon Cup – Phase One, presented by RAM Equestrian, on Thursday, September 19 during the CSI2* Canadian Show Jumping Tournament also held at the Caledon Equestrian Park. Walker and Coralissa claimed victory in the speed class with a clear round in a time of 58.81 seconds to edge out Ireland’s Daniel Coyle who stopped the clock at 59.21 seconds riding CHS Krooze.

SEPTEMBER 2019 THE WARM-UP RING 11 Ringside Media LEXI RAY Lexi Ray, 20, of Campbellville, ON, and Jewel 8 won the $5,000 EquiJet Phase I on Friday, August 23, at the CSI2* International at Angelstone Tournaments in Erin, ON. Ray and the 10-year-old Belgian Warmblood mare (Kannan x Indoctro), acquired from Eric Lamaze and owned by Ray, Robert Ray, and Tracy Ray, were one of six entries from the 14-horse starting field to advance to the jump-off. The pair crossed the finish line in 43.58 seconds to take the win by more than six seconds over Emma Slaunwhite, 21, of Sutton, QC, riding Truly Canadian.

KRISTJAN GOOD Kristjan Good continued his string of Canadian Hunter Derby Series (CHDS) wins with victory aboard Salvo RSF in the $3,000 Hunter Derby held on August 30 at Angelstone Tournament’s CSI2* The National in Erin, ON. Good, 30, and the seven-year-old Oldenburg gelding, owned by Cydney Pavan, earned a score of 105 – including high performance and handy bonus points – for the win. Finishing in second with a score of 101 were Jeff Brandmaier of Guelph, ON, and Lucky 2 Knight, owned by Knightwood Stables.

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ESI Photography CASSANDRA KAHLE Cassandra Kahle of Langley, BC, won the $25,000 HITS Grand Prix on Saturday, August 31, at HITS Saugerties in Saugerties, NY. Kahle, 27, topped a starting field of 19 entries aboard Wallstreet, a 16-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding (Gentleman x N-Aldato) owned by Redfield Farm. The duo finished the jump-off in 45.11 seconds to take the win over David Raposa, who claimed second with a time of 45.48 seconds aboard Mic Jagger. The same day, Kahle also earned victory in the $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix aboard Monday Balous, also owned by Redfield Farm. Kahle and the 10-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding earned scores of 88 and 84 for the victory with a 172-point total while second place with an overall score of 168 went to Dorothy Douglas and MTM Exceptional.

BRONTE GRAY-ROCHON Bronte Gray-Rochon of Toronto, ON, rode Williamstown Guidam to the win in the $25,000 1.40m Show Jumping Hall of Fame (SJHOF) Show Jumping Derby on Sunday September 1, during the final day of competition at the CSI4* Hampton Classic in Bridgehampton, NY. Gray-Rochon, 26, and her 11-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding cleared the jump- off course, designed by Michel Vaillancourt, in 42.88 seconds to take the win over 17 additional entries. Finishing in second with four faults and a jump-off time of 41.52 seconds was France’s Agatha Van Gysel riding Duc Des Tourelles Z. Gray-Rochon’s Show Jumping Derby victory helped her claim the 1.40m Amateur-Owner Jumper Championship title. Shawn McMillen Photography

Shawn McMillen MARIO DESLAURIERS Photography Former World Cup Final champion, Mario Deslauriers, closed out the CSI4* Hampton Classic in winning style with a victory in the $300,000 CSI4* DOHA.INC Grand Prix on Sunday, September 1, in Bridgehampton, NY. Thirty-nine entries contested the challenging course set by Canadian course designer Michel Vaillancourt with only three riders advancing to the jump-off. As the second to return for the short course, Deslauriers shot to the top of the leaderboard with a clear time of 42.82 seconds aboard Bardolina 2, a 10-year-old Holsteiner mare (Clarimo x Landos) owned by Wishing Well Farm, LLC. Deslauriers’ daughter, Lucy Deslauriers, who rides for the U.S., was the final rider to return for the jump-off. When a rail fell, she and her mount, Hester, finished second, marking a banner day for the Deslauriers family.

SEPTEMBER 2019 THE WARM-UP RING 12 Starting Gate ERIC LAMAZE Communications Seemingly against all odds, Eric Lamaze won not just one, but two CSI5* classes riding Chacco Kid at the Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ tournament in Calgary, AB. Hot off their victory in the $133,700 1.60m CANA Cup on Thursday, September 5, Lamaze and the 13-year-old Oldenburg gelding (Chacco-Blue x Come On), owned by the Chacco Kid Group, returned to the international ring on Saturday, September 7, to repeat their winning ways.

The $133,700 Suncor Energy Winning Round is held in a format that sees the top 10 ranked riders following the opening round return for an all-deciding second round where the fastest clear wins. Lamaze had the advantage of going last in the order and knew exactly what he had to do to win. The 2008 Olympic Champion left nothing to chance and, in a breath-taking display of world-class show jumping skill, tackled the testing 1.50m track set by two-time Olympic course designer Leopoldo Palacios of Venezuela. As Lamaze sailed over the final fence and through the timers, the clock flashed 44.73 seconds, eclipsing the time of 46.62 seconds that had been set by Italy’s Lorenzo de Luca riding Limestone Grey. For the second time, victory belonged to Lamaze, who has been battling a brain tumor, and Chacco Kid at the CSIO5* Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ tournament.

ESI Photography DANNIE MURPHY Nineteen-year-old Dannie Murphy and Isabeau de Laubry scored a major victory on Saturday, September 7, by topping the $100,000 Black Barn Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Prix at HITS Saugerties in Saugerties, NY. Murphy, of Charlottetown, PE, was one of 26 entries to contest the lucrative class, but she and Isabeau de Laubry, an 11-year-old Belgian Warmblood mare (Cardento 933 x Chin Chin) owned by Martie Murphy, were the only pair able to navigate two full rounds and the jump-off without fault to secure the victory. Finishing in second with one rail down in the jump-off was Catherine Wachtell of the United States riding Coverboy.

Spruce Meadows JENNA THOMPSON Media Services Calgary’s Jenna Thompson scored a hometown victory on Sunday, September 8, at the CSIO5* Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ tournament. The 31-year-old topped the $25,000 1.40m The Marsh Cup aboard Candy Girl, owned by Attaché Stables. Thompson and the eight-year-old grey Hanoverian mare (Chap x Champion du Lys) were one of six entries from the 21-horse starting field to jump without fault over the first-round track. They clinched the win with a clear jump-off time of 42.71 seconds over Ireland’s Conor Swail who secured both second and third place with a clear jump-off time of 43.16 seconds aboard Gamble and four faults in 42.88 seconds riding Pin Up de Hus Z.

Ben Radvanyi Photography LEANNA LAZZARI Leanna Lazzari of Mississauga, ON, continued a summer of top results in Jump Canada Medal competition with a victory in the Jump Canada Medal held on Saturday, September 14, during the Autumn Classic at the Caledon Equestrian Park in Palgrave, ON. Lazzari, 17, sat in second place following the opening jumping round and moved into the lead after additional testing of the top four to take the win aboard UFO de Nisi, her 11-year-old grey Selle Français gelding. Second place went to Mindy Moxey of Oakville, ON, riding Wanderlust.

SEPTEMBER 2019 THE WARM-UP RING 13 Ben Radvanyi Photography CATHERINE O’CONNOR Catherine O’Connor of Peterborough, ON, punched her ticket to the 2019 Royal Horse Show by scoring victory in the CET Medal Regional Final - Ontario, held on September 15 during the Autumn Classic at the Caledon Equestrian Park in Palgrave, ON. Fifteen entries contested the CET Medal Regional Final – Ontario, which tested riders in flat, gymnastics, and jumping phases before ultimately naming O’Connor, 15, the winner aboard her own Melbourne Z. O’Connor and the 13-year-old Swedish Warmblood gelding topped the flat and gymnastics phases with a score of 86 and finished fifth in the jumping phase to ultimately take the overall victory. Also qualified to join O’Connor at The Royal, to be held November 1-10 in Toronto, ON, are all the other top four finishers in the Ontario Regional Final, including second-place finisher Ellah Dubeau-Kielty, 15, of Burlington, ON; Rayne Dubois, 18, of Ottawa, ON, who finished in third; and fourth-place-rider Will Martin, 12, of Vineland, ON.

McCool Photography JOHN PEARCE Canadian Olympian John Pearce rode Chantico to victory in the $25,000 Markel Insurance Grand Prix on Saturday, September 21, during the International Jumping Festival at Blenheim Equisports in San Juan Capistrano, CA. Twenty-five entries contested the class, held as the final qualifying event of the 13-part Markel Insurance 1.45m Jumper Series, and five entries jumped the first-round track set by American course designer Anthony D’Ambrosio without fault. As the penultimate pair to return, Pearce and Chantico, a 14-year-old Holsteiner owned by Karen Ball, stopped the timers in 45.73 seconds to claim victory over Savannah Jenkins riding Quitana 11. Pearce’s win and other consistent performances throughout the Markel Insurance 1.45m Jumper Series earned him fourth-place in the overall standings. The top-25 ranked riders in the series are invited to contest the $42,900 finale to be held at the Las Vegas National Horse Show in November.

Ben Radvanyi Photography AVEREY-MAY PRITCHARD Averey-May Pritchard, 14, of Stayner, ON, won the Jump Canada Medal held on Saturday, September 21, during the CSI2* Canadian Show Jumping Tournament at the Caledon Equestrian Park in Palgrave, ON. Pritchard rode Dresden Row, a 10-year- old Belgian Warmblood gelding owned by Clayton Goldring, to top a starting field of 21 entries and take the win. Finishing runner-up was William Martin, 12, of Vineland, ON, riding his own Quince Z.

Ben Radvanyi Photography AMY MILLAR Canadian Olympian Amy Millar of Perth, ON, claimed the $40,000 CSI2* Caledon Cup – Phase 3, presented by HEP, Aviva Insurance, and Edge Mutual Insurance, and topped the overall Caledon Cup standings on Sunday, September 22, at the CSI2* Canadian Show Jumping Tournament held at the Caledon Equestrian Park in Palgrave, ON. The Caledon Cup is awarded to the horse-rider combination with the most points earned over three phases - an outdoor speed round on Thursday, an indoor jump-off class on Friday evening, and a grand prix on Sunday. Millar’s consistency with Truman over all three phases put her at the top of the overall standings to win her first Caledon Cup as well as the inaugural $10,000 Caledon Cup rider bonus, presented by RAM Equestrian.

On Sunday, Millar and Truman, a 10-year-old Selle Français gelding (Mylord Carthago x Kolibri) owned by Millar Brooke Farm Ltd. and Overlund, were one of six pairs to successfully negotiate the first-round track set by Mexican course designer Catsy Cruz and had the advantage of being last to return for the tie-breaking jump-off. The pair executed a clear round in 40.72 seconds to take the win over second-place finisher Jill Henselwood of Oxford Mills, ON, who stopped the clock in 42.13 seconds aboard Eblesse.

SEPTEMBER 2019 THE WARM-UP RING 14 LONGINES WORLD RIDER RANKINGS TOP 20 CANADIAN RIDERS as of August 31, 2019

57. Mario Deslauriers 1675 326. Jim Ifko 608 63. Eric Lamaze 1619 338. Kara Chad 578 87. Erynn Ballard 1455 354. Keean White 560 151. Tiffany Foster 1118 360. Jill Henselwood 545 153. Nicole Walker 1105 384. Sam Walker 512 218. Beth Underhill 870 385. Jonathon Millar 510 221. Amy Millar 869 417. Lisa Carlsen 470 237. Vanessa Mannix 810 498. Rachel Cornacchia 385 270. Ali Ramsay 740 509. Hyde Moffatt 378 320. Susan Horn 615 555. Alexanne Thibault 340

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

EDITORIAL BOARD Karen Hendry-Ouellette (ex-officio), Pamela Law, John Taylor, Jennifer Ward (Editor), and Nancy Wetmore

CONTRIBUTORS Pam Law, Emily Riden, and Jennifer Ward

EC STAFF CONTRIBUTORS Karen Hendry-Ouellette

PHOTOGRAPHERS Courtesy of Jump Canada Hall of Fame, Courtesy of RCMP, Michelle C. Dunn, ESI Photography, McCool Photography, Shawn McMillen Photography, Ben Radvanyi Photography, Ringside Media, Rocky Mountain Photos, Spruce Meadows Media Services, Starting Gate Communications,

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