THE WARM-UP RING The Official News of the Jumping Committee October 2017, Volume 13, Issue 9 LETTER FROM THE CHAIR IN THIS ISSUE wonderful example of someone giving back to our sport to help those who otherwise might not have the chance. Canadian Show Jumping Team Eighth in Another example of giving back is the Longines FEI Nations’ Cup Final organization of the Caribbean Equine Relief Fund to aid animals displaced by the Canadian Youth Equestrian hurricanes that have devastated a number Mentorship Program Extended to of Caribbean islands this fall. Many horses Hunter/Jumper Riders are wandering loose on the islands with no shelter, no food, and little water, and their Longines FEI Nations’ Cup Final owners cannot help them due to their own Photo Gallery distress. Mark Samuel, former Chair of Jump Canada and current Chair of the FEI Jump Canada Hall of Fame to Take Group IV (which includes North America One-Year Hiatus and the Caribbean), has coordinated a relief effort for these animals, and the fund

Canada’s John ‘JT’ Taylor Named to Michelle C. Dunn has already raised well over $180,000. In addition, our own Jump Canada Hall of Show Jumping Jury for 2018 WEG Fall is upon us, and our Thanksgiving Fame Gala has been put on hold for 2017 celebrations are a faint memory. As to focus efforts on the Relief Fund. BMO Equestrian Canada Governance Update my family celebrated Thanksgiving, it Financial Group, the presenting sponsor brought to mind how generous many of and Letter from the President of the Hall of Fame since its inception, our equestrians and their associates are. generously pledged a leadership donation For example, Jill Irving of St. John, NB, Message from EC President, of $25,000 while the Jumping Committee initiated the Canadian Youth Equestrian Meg Krueger has made a $5,000 contribution. Mentorship Program three years ago to help young people who might otherwise not This effort is a coordination of both EC Clinics, Clinics, Clinics! be given the chance to see the winter show and US Equestrian. To donate in Canadian scene in action at the Winter Equestrian funds, visit www.equestrian.ca/donate. The In Memoriam: Susan Grange Festival and Adequan Global Dressage online process is both easy and quick, so (1954–2017) Festival in Wellington, FL. The first two please do not hesitate to assist your fellow years were for dressage-based riders, equestrians who are in dire need of help Royal Horse Show Calendar of Events and this year Jill has added opportunities with their horses. One hundred percent for jumping competitors to the mix. of the funds donated will go to helping Hannah Rajotte to Represent Canada at Interested riders may fill out an application the horses, ponies and donkeys that are FEI Children’s Final form on Jill’s website, http://www. suffering. jillirvingyouthequinementorprogram.ca, We all have a responsibility to do our part FEI President Ingmar De Vos Elected to and a lottery is used to choose the lucky to help our fellow man and animals, and we International Olympic Committee six dressage and six jumper riders who salute Jill, Mark, and the many others who will attend. The visit to Wellington includes have taken the initiative to do so. Canadian Success Stories many varied learning opportunities such as clinics; visits to top-level barns; course Longines World Rider Rankings walking; watching top-level competitors in both dressage and jumping, and seeing the Acknowledgments FEI Nations’ Cup for show jumping at the Winter Equestrian Festival up-close and Pamela Law personal. Jill covers all related expenses Chair, Jumping Committee for these riders, except travel, and it is a

OCTOBER 2017 THE WARM-UP RING 1 Pierre Costabadie / arnd.nl Pierre Costabadie / arnd.nl

Yann Candele and Theodore Manciais, owned by Ashland Farms and Tiffany Foster and Tripple X III, owned by Artisan Farms and Torrey Pines Torrey Pines Stable. Stable. CANADIAN SHOW JUMPING TEAM EIGHTH IN LONGINES FEI NATIONS’ CUP FINAL

The Canadian Show Jumping Team, comprised of Yann Candele, Tiffany Foster, Eric Lamaze, and Chris Pratt, finished eighth in the b1,250,000 Longines FEI Nations’ Cup Final held Saturday night, September 30, in Barcelona, Spain.

Unlike a traditional Nations’ Cup where two rounds are held back-to-back, the Longines FEI Nations’ Cup Final is held on two separate days, with a day of rest before the second round. The opening round was held on Thursday afternoon, September 28, and, from the 15 countries contesting the fifth annual FEI Nations’ Cup Final, only Canada produced a perfect score of zero to sit atop the leaderboard. The top eight teams qualified for Saturday night’sb 1,250,000 Final, while the other seven countries that failed to make the cut contested the Longines Challenge Cup on Friday night.

Joining Canada in Saturday night’s Final, where all teams started on an equal score of zero, were France, Germany, The Netherlands, and the United States who all posted scores of four faults in Thursday’s competition, and Belgium, Sweden and Switzerland who had scores of eight faults apiece.

Tensions were running high on Saturday night, as technical issues with a stadium flood light caused an almost two-hour delay. When competition did get underway just before 11 p.m. local time, Canada had the advantage of going last in the order by way of its win in Thursday’s opening round.

Making their competition debut in the Longines FEI Nations’ Cup Final, the new pairing of Candele, 46, of Caledon, ON, and Theodore Manciais, a ten-year-old selle francais gelding (Kashmir van Schuttershof x Power Light) owned by Ashland Farms and Torrey Pines Stable, had jumped clear for Canada on Thursday. However, the pair could not maintain its perfect form over the challenging track set by Spanish course designer Santiago Varela; they had a foot in the water followed by a fence down at number ten adding up to eight faults before an additional time fault was assessed for stopping the clock in 81.20 seconds, just over the snug time allowed of 81 seconds.

Foster, 33, of North Vancouver, BC, had a strong start to her day, jumping double clear to place third in the b63,000 1.50m Queen’s Cup for the Segura Viudas Trophy riding Brighton. With Tripple X III, her Rio Olympic partner, Foster was looking solid until the final line when the back rail of the ‘a’ element came down in the triple combination. Having jumped clear on Thursday, Foster would add four faults to Canada’s score card with the 15-year-old Anglo European stallion (Namelus R x Cantango) owned by Artisan Farms and Torrey Pines Stable.

Pratt, 48, had the weight of a nation riding on his shoulders as he entered the ring with Concorde, the promising ten-year-old chestnut Dutch Warmblood gelding (Vaillant x Concorde) owned by The Epic Group LLC. A clear round would keep Canada in the game but, when two rails fell to the floor and a time fault was added to the final tally, any hope for victory was quickly extinguished.

A Dutch win had already been decided before Lamaze, 49, tackled the course as the final rider of the competition. While he could not improve his country’s placing, there were still €100,000 reasons for Lamaze to repeat his faultless performance from Thursday as a bonus was on offer to all riders who could manage the feat. Once again, the 2008 Olympic Champion withstood the pressure, delivering a second clear round with Coco Bongo, a 12-year-old Rheinlander gelding (Caretino x Calido) owned by Andy and Carlene Ziegler’s Artisan Farms and his own Torrey Pines Stable.

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Chris Pratt and Concorde, owned by The Epic Group LLC. Eric Lamaze and Coco Bongo, owned by Artisan Farms and Torrey Pines Stable.

Six riders in total jumped double clear – Jur Vrieling and Harrie Smolders of The Netherlands, Lauren Hough and McLain Ward of the United States, Belgian anchor Gregory Wathelet, and Lamaze - to earn a bonus ofb16,666 each.

With two clear rounds to its credit and counting one time fault from Michel Hendrix, the Dutch, who had also won in 2014, claimed victory with a total of one fault. The United States was the fastest team with four faults to finish runner-up while Belgium was third. Switzerland was fourth followed by Sweden, while Germany placed sixth with nine faults. Like Canada, the reigning Olympic Champions from France also finished with a total of 13 faults, but faster combined times put them ahead of the Canadians in the final standings.

“We were in competition with seven of the elite teams in the world, and everyone was firing on all cylinders,” said Canadian Show Jumping Team chef d’equipe Mark Laskin of Langley, BC. “We needed one more good score to put us in the mix, but we didn’t get it.

“The positives garnered were the experience gained by two of our horse-rider combinations, the great overall performance of Tiffany and Tripple X, and the stellar double clean produced by Eric and Coco Bongo,” concluded Laskin, whose team won b66,000 for its eighth-place finish.

For more information, including full results, visit www.csiobarcelona.com.

CANADIAN YOUTH EQUESTRIAN MENTORSHIP PROGRAM EXTENDED TO HUNTER/JUMPER RIDERS

As the Canadian Youth Equestrian Mentorship Program enters its third year, the initiative has been expanded for 2018 to provide the same opportunities to hunter/jumper riders as initially offered to young dressage riders.

Organized by Canadian Dressage Team member Jill Irving, the Canadian Youth Equestrian Mentorship Program is designed to inspire Canadian equestrians between the ages of 16 and 21 by offering them educational opportunities in Wellington, FL, widely considered to be the winter equestrian epicenter for both international dressage and hunter/jumper competition. Six dressage riders and six hunter/ jumper riders will be selected via lottery to travel to Wellington, FL, during the first week of March 2018.

While in Florida, participants will experience discipline-specific mentorship from top competitors and show grooms, observe daily routines, competition preparation and training, and engage in educational discussions and networking activities. Participants will be guests at Irving’s private home, with all ground transportation also generously donated by Irving.

Interested riders can find further details and complete an application form online atwww.jillirvingyouthequinementorprogram.ca . Completed application forms must be submitted to [email protected] by no later than 5 p.m. ET on November 30, 2017. Qualified applicants will be placed into a lottery and notified of their selection via email the week of December 1, 2017.

OCTOBER 2017 THE WARM-UP RING 3 LONGINES FEI NATIONS’ CUP FINAL PHOTO GALLERY CSIO5* Barcelona, Spain | All Photo Credits – © Pierre Costabadie / arnd.nl and Libby Law / FEI

Tiffany Foster and her 2016 Rio Olympic mount, Tripple X III.

Team Canada cheering on Eric Lamaze from the ‘kiss and cry’.

Three-time Olympic medalist Eric Lamaze Eric Lamaze and Coco Bongo were one of six placed third in the b153,700 Longines Cup with Yann Candele rode Theodore Manciais for the horse-rider combinations to jump double clear. Chacco Kid. first time in competition in Barcelona.

Chris Pratt was riding in his first Nations’ Cup for Two-time Canadian Olympian Tiffany Foster enjoyed a third-place finish in theb 63,000 1.50m Canada since 2011. Queen’s Cup for the Segura Viudas Trophy riding Brighton for owner Artisan Farms.

OCTOBER 2017 THE WARM-UP RING 4 JUMP CANADA HALL OF FAME TO TAKE ONE-YEAR HIATUS

Following ten successful editions, the Jump Canada Hall of Fame will take a one-year hiatus in 2017. The Jump Canada Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Gala, presented by BMO Financial Group, will return on Sunday, November 4, 2018, at the Liberty Grand in Toronto, ON.

In light of the enormous amount of aid required following the destruction caused by Hurricanes Irma and Maria, the Jump Canada Hall of Fame committee is focusing on aiding relief efforts specifically for equines. To that end, Jump Canada Hall of Fame Chairman Mark Samuel has spearheaded the creation of the Caribbean Equine Relief Fund.

The Hall of Fame’s title sponsor since its inception, BMO Financial Group has generously pledged a leadership donation of $25,000 to support this vital initiative, which serves to save, protect, and care for the equine victims of these two massive hurricanes.

“We are humbled by the support and generosity shown by our long-time partner, BMO Financial Group, our great friend in horses and humanity,” said Samuel. “The support offered through its leadership gift is indicative of the overwhelming support shown by the equestrian community since the creation of the Caribbean Equine Relief Fund was announced. We encourage all of our loyal Hall of Fame sponsors and table and ticket buyers to join BMO in contributing to this important initiative during our off-year, as help is still so desperately needed.”

One hundred percent of the funds donated to the Caribbean Equine Relief Fund will go towards the cost of providing feed and medical supplies to the horses, ponies, and donkeys in the Caribbean that are in need. Canadian residents and/or credit card holders may donate by visiting https://www.equestrian.ca/donate. U.S. residents, U.S. credit card holders or those eligible for a U.S. tax receipt may donate via the US Equestrian https://www.usef.org/donate. US Equestrian is a 501(c)(3) and donations will be tax-deductible for US tax purposes.

“We thank everyone for their understanding and support, and are committed to staging an even bigger and better Jump Canada Hall of Fame event in 2018 to celebrate the wide-ranging accomplishments of our Canadian hunter and jumper industry,” concluded Samuel.

The Jump Canada Hall of Fame was created in 2006 to recognize outstanding contributions to hunter/jumper sport. To date, 57 champions have been welcomed into the Hall of Fame, including 20 horses and ponies, 27 humans, six organizations, and four teams.

The Jump Canada Hall of Fame committee is comprised of Mark Samuel (Chairman), Jennifer Anstey, Evie Frisque, Muffie Guthrie, Dalene Paine, Phil Rozon, Jennifer Ward, and Nancy Wetmore. The Jump Canada Hall of Fame is a property of the Jumping Committee of Equestrian Canada.

CANADA’S JOHN ‘JT’ TAYLOR NAMED TO Michelle C. Dunn SHOW JUMPING JURY FOR 2018 WEG

Congratulations to John ‘JT’ Taylor of Mono, ON, on being named to the ground jury for show jumping events at the 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games. Hosted in Tryon, NC, the 2018 WEG takes place from September 11 to 23 with show jumping events scheduled from September 19 to 23. A licensed FEI official since 2003, Taylor has officiated at such prestigious events as the 2017 World Cup Final, CSI Maastricht (NED), the American Gold Cup, the Split Rock Jumping Tour, the Washington International Horse Show, and Canada’s own Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto.

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OCTOBER 2017 THE WARM-UP RING 5 EQUESTRIAN CANADA GOVERNANCE UPDATE AND LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

On October 13, 2017, the conclusion of the Equestrian Canada (EC) Annual General Meeting took place, followed immediately by the inaugural meeting of the incoming EC Board of Directors, where the appointments of President and Vice President were made.

AGM Conclusion The 2017 EC AGM conclusion was held via conference call with incoming and outgoing EC Board members and the 27 EC Voting Members. The community was encouraged to tune in via a Facebook Livestream broadcast, which is now available on the EC website at www.equestrian.ca/about/general-meeting.

The AGM commenced on September 25, 2017, with the acceptance of the 2016-17 EC Financial Statements deferred for 21 days to comply with the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act. The 2016-17 Financial Statements were accepted by the Voting Members on October 13, with 19 in favour, and three against, and the 2017 EC AGM was officially concluded.

The conclusion of the 2017 EC AGM marked the official start of the term for the incoming EC Board of Directors, with the inaugural meeting held following the conclusion of the AGM to appoint the President and Vice President. The Board elected Meg Krueger of Mississauga, ON, as President, and Rupert May of Langley, BC, as Vice President.

Krueger and May join returning Directors Dominique Chagnon (QC), Peggy Hambly (ON), Doug Orr (AB), as well as new Directors, Craig Collins (ON), Charles Cue (NS), Robert Mitchell (BC), Carla Robin (BC), and Chris Sorensen (ON).

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

The current Equestrian Canada Board of Directors. From left to right: Peggy Hambly, Meg Krueger (President), Chris Sorensen, Rupert May (Vice President), Charles Cue, Carla Robin, Robert Mitchell, Dominique Chagnon, Doug Orr, and Craig Collins.

OCTOBER 2017 THE WARM-UP RING 6 MESSAGE FROM EC PRESIDENT, MEG KRUEGER

Courtesy of Equestrian Canada It is with great honour and enthusiasm that I take my seat as President of the Equestrian Canada Board.

The Board recognizes that we will face a steep learning curve and significant work ahead. That said, an important foundation has been laid in this organization, thanks to the hard work and dedication of staff and past Directors. The incoming Board is grateful to benefit from their knowledge and experience.

I would like to recognize the invaluable work that has been done in the development of governance and strategic plans by the outgoing EC Board of Directors. Thank you to Peggy Hambly and Tony Eames for their extensive contributions as President and Vice President, and to Deanna Phelan, Liz Saunders, Jorge Bernhard, and Lisa Lazarus who have completed or ended their terms as Directors, having generously volunteered their time and expertise throughout their tenure.

As incoming Directors, Craig Collins, Charles Cue, Rupert May, Robert Mitchell, Carla Robin, Chris Sorensen, and I look forward to working with Dominique Chagnon, Peggy Hambly, and Doug Orr, whose terms continue.

Working together this weekend, the Board had a productive and collaborative first meeting. Following an in-depth information sharing session with outgoing Board members, as well as department updates from EC staff, several action items and motions were conducted. Our first priority was the appointment of a CEO Search Ad Hoc Committee, which exists for the sole purpose of bringing forward recommendations to the Board for the hiring of an Interim CEO.

Board Committee Chair appointments were made, and discussions included the improvement of the flow of communication within the EC constituency, including the production of regular financial reports. The Board has a great combination of skill, experience, knowledge, and passion and is committed to leading EC to a new era of success.

I would like to thank the EC staff and recognize their continued dedication and hard work, particularly during recent transitional times. Times of change are difficult, but with the collaboration of a strong team and open communication, EC is well equipped to handle any further challenges that may lie ahead.

I would like to encourage the constituents of EC to reach out with questions, comments, or feedback for the EC Board of Directors at t. We look forward to serving you.

Meg Krueger President Equestrian Canada

CLINICS, CLINICS, CLINICS!

Date: January 13 and 14, 2018 (hunters on Saturday, jumpers on Sunday) Where: Days Inn & Suites in Airdrie, AB Clinicians: Connie Dorsch (hunter), Kim Morrison (jumper) and Lisa Osachoff (jumper) Agenda: TBD Cost: $100 per day or $150 for both days Contact: Sophie Beswick, Competitions Coordinator, Alberta Equestrian Federation, tel: (403) 253-4411 ext. 2 or [email protected]

OCTOBER 2017 THE WARM-UP RING 7 IN MEMORIAM: SUSAN GRANGE (1954–2017)

Susan Grange of Cheltenham, ON, died on October 19, 2017, Starting Gate Communications at the age of 63. She succumbed to complications related to a terminal illness, which she battled with courage and strength.

Grange was tremendously active as an athlete, owner, and bolster of equestrian sport in Canada. At the age of 12, little did she know that accompanying a friend to a riding lesson would ignite a life- long passion for horses. Grange competed internationally in show jumping until an injury in her 30s led her to turn her primary focus to ownership and breeding.

Grange purchased over 500 acres of farmland in Cheltenham, ON, in 1974. The property was dubbed Lothlorien in reference to the woodland valley of the Elves in J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings. True to its namesake, Lothlorien has become an operation so exceptional it borders on mythical, producing countless world- class horses. From 1977 to 1989, the farm also hosted riders from across North America at the Cheltenham Gold Cup Horse Show, which included an FEI World Cup qualifier. Susan Grange, far right, celebrates the Canadian Show Jumping Team’s gold medal at the 2015 Pan American Games with, from left to right, Ian Millar, her husband, John Grange, and daughter, Ariel Grange. Grange opened a second location, Lothlorien South, in Wellington, FL, to accommodate the farm’s horses during their southern migration to show and train over the winter. Despite juggling two farms, scores of horses, numerous dogs, and a growing family, Susan managed to remain hands-on in all aspects of her life.

“Sue liked being involved on a daily basis with her family, her horses, and her business affairs,” said Terrance Millar, who operated his stables out of Lothlorien from the early 1980s to the mid-1990s, and also advised Susan on horse purchases. “She was very comfortable taking on challenges and figuring out how things worked or how she wanted things to run. She was very comfortable with taking the reins.”

Grange owned several top horses that represented the Canadian Equestrian Team, including In Style (Acord II x Lord), ridden by Ian Millar as part of the silver medal team at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Millar and his current top mount, Dixson (Vigo d’Arsouilles x Olisco), owned by Grange and her daughter, Ariel, were members of Canada’s gold medal team at the 2015 Pan American Games.

“It was a tremendous thrill for Sue to have two horses achieve that in the ring,” Terrance Millar said of Dixson and In Style’s international success.

The superior quality of Grange’s horses is recognized around the world. As the current rider for Lothlorien, Daniel Coyle of Ireland is enjoying top placings with Grange’s horses, including Martha Louise, Fortis Fortuna, Somerset, Cita, Grafton and Dillinger.

In 2005, Grange was inspired by her mother, Audrey Campbell, to expand her equestrian interests to Standardbred racing. She partnered with her mother to purchase Standardbred mares Belovedangel, Please Me Please, and KiKiKatie to breed with the famous pacing stallion, Rocknroll Hanover. In addition, her stallion Well Said earned many titles during a 2009 sweep that included the Three- Year-Old North American Pacer of the Year, Meadowlands Pace, Pepsi North America Cup, and the Little Brown Jug.

“Sue has been a pillar of the Canadian equestrian world for many years,” said Terrance Millar. “Lothlorien is a major force in show jumping.”

Grange’s grandfather was Canadian media mogul, Roy Thomson, and Grange embodied the philanthropic spirit that characterizes the Thomson family. In 2004, along with her mother and her sisters, Linda Campbell and Gaye Farncombe, Grange donated $67.5 million to The Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto, ON. Following their mother’s passing in 2007, the sisters continued to uphold the tradition of giving by donating $30 million to Toronto’s Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in 2011.

Grange is survived by her husband, John Grange, and her four children and their families. The family is holding a private service in her memory, with a celebration of life to follow in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made toRight to Play or Headwaters Health Care Centre.

OCTOBER 2017 THE WARM-UP RING 8 ROYAL HORSE SHOW CALENDAR OF EVENTS

In addition to top-level competition, there are several meetings and events scheduled to take place during the Royal Horse Show, held as part of the 95th Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, ON, from November 3 to 12. Hunter/Jumper competitors are invited to attend the following events, all held on the showgrounds:

Equestrian Canada Royal Horse Show Exhibitor Breakfast Sunday, November 5, 2017 from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. Bit & Bridle Restaurant Royal Horse Show exhibitors are invited to the Bit & Bridle Restaurant from 6:30-8:30 a.m. to enjoy a complimentary breakfast while networking with fellow competitors and EC staff. Among those confirmed to be in attendance are:

Meg Krueger President, Equestrian Canada Jon Garner Director of Sport, Equestrian Canada Brent Harrison Coordinator, Business Development Jessie Christie Manager, Communications and Media Relations Erin Jones Digital Marketing Specialist Kristy House Coordinator, Industry and Equine Development

Grand Prix Riders’ Meeting Wednesday, November 8, 2017 beginning at 10:30 a.m. Salon A1 Open to all Canadian Show Jumping Team short listed athletes as well as any other riders currently competing at the grand prix level.

Under 25 Education Session Thursday, November 9, 2017 beginning at 1:30 p.m. Salon A1 Open to competitors competing in the Under 25 division as well as Talent ID athletes, the Education Session will begin with EC Integrated Support Team (IST) presentations from the Mental Performance Coach, Human/Equine Massage Therapist, and Medical Doctor, as well as fitness and nutrition planning. Reigning World Cup Champion, three-time Olympic team medalist McLain Ward of the United States, will then be the featured speaker.

HANNAH RAJOTTE TO REPRESENT CANADA AT FEI CHILDREN’S FINAL

Hannah Rajotte of Calgary, AB, will be Canada’s sole representative at the 2017 FEI Children’s International Final in Beijing, China. Held from December 28 to January 1 and open to riders aged 12 to 14, the event will see 16 international competitors on borrowed horses take on 16 athletes from the home nation. Rajotte, 14, qualified to be the Canadian representative at the annual event through her placing at Calgary’s Rocky Mountain Show Jumping Tournament earlier this year.

FEI PRESIDENT INGMAR DE VOS ELECTED TO INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE

International Equestrian Federation (FEI) President Ingmar De Vos has been elected as a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The 54-year-old was one of eight members to be elected on the final day of the IOC Session held in Lima, Peru, in September.

Receiving 70 of the 78 votes counted, the Belgian was one of two international federation presidents to achieve membership, alongside Jean-Christophe Rolland of World Rowing. De Vos, who was elected the 13th President of the FEI in 2014, is the fourth FEI Richard Juilliart, FEI President to become a member of the IOC. OCTOBER 2017 THE WARM-UP RING 9 CANADIAN SUCCESS STORIES

Ric Shaffer Photography CASSANDRA KAHLE Cassandra Kahle of Langley, BC, finished first, second, and fifth aboard her three entries in the $10,000 Mini-Prix at the Monmouth at the Team Horse Show, held August 14-20 at the United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation headquarters in Gladstone, NJ. From a starting field of 32 entries, 15 qualified to return for the jump-off with Kahle setting the early time to beat at 33.13 seconds aboard her first mount, Exite, owned by Redfield Farms. Kahle returned next on Blue, bred and owned by Redfield Farms, to beat her own previous time, crossing the finish line in 32.94 seconds. Kahle also took fifth with Fiene, owned by Redfield Farms.

A&S Photography KYLE TIMM Kyle Timm of Apex, SC, won the $25,000 Aiken Fall Premiere Grand Prix at the Aiken Fall Festival I horse show in Aiken, NC, on Saturday, September 9. Timm earned the win aboard Georgie B, his 11-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding, and also finished third aboard Double T, owned by Apex Equestrian Center. Making it three for four, 28-year-old Timm also placed fourth riding Oley, owned by Alexis Bowen.

Ben Radvanyi HUGH GRAHAM Photography Hugh Graham of Schomberg, ON, won the $35,000 Caledon Cup – Phase Two held Friday night, September 22, at the CSI2* Canadian Show Jumping Tournament in Caledon, ON. Amy Millar, 40, of Perth, ON, was the first of eight riders to return for the tie-breaking round with her 2016 Rio Olympic mount, Heros, and set the time to beat at 42.80 seconds. Three rides later, Graham, 68, entered the ring with Knock Out 3E, an 11-year-old Canadian Sport Horse gelding (Jamestown x Class Action) owned and bred by King Ridge Stables of King, ON. The pair stopped the clock in 41.59 seconds to take the win while Millar’s time held up for second place.

Nine days later – on the final day of competition at Caledon Equestrian Park for the 2017 season – Graham and Knockout 3E secured another victory, this time winning the $25,000 Fall Finale Grand Prix. Graham was one of five competitors from the 21-entry starting field to advance to the jump-off where he and Knockout 3E set an untouchable time to claim the win over Hyde Moffatt of Brantford, ON, riding Stormin’.

OCTOBER 2017 THE WARM-UP RING 10 Stefano Grasso for ERIC LAMAZE Global Champions League Three-time Olympic medalist Eric Lamaze led the Hamburg Diamonds to victory and simultaneously claimed the individual win in the b155,000 Global Champions League team event held September 22 and 23 in Rome, Italy. Lamaze on Chacco Kid and his teammate, Harrie Smolders of The Netherlands riding Don VHP Z, both incurred four faults in Friday’s opening round of competition. Coming back for Saturday’s second round, both riders produced clear efforts to give the Hamburg Diamonds the overall win. Individually, Lamaze and Chacco Kid, an 11-year- old Oldenburg gelding (Chacco Blue x Come On) owned by the Chacco Kid Group, produced the fastest clear round to top the leaderboard, with their time of 68.61 seconds holding off 2012 Olympic team gold medalist Scott Brash of Great Britain riding Hello Forever, who stopped the clock in 69.40 seconds. Roger- Yves Bost of France took third individually with a time of 71.55 seconds riding Pegase du Murier.

Ben Radvanyi RACHEL SCHNURR Photography Rachel Schnurr of Waterloo, ON, rode to victory in the $10,000 Under 25 Young Rider Development class held on Friday, September 22, at the CSI2* Canadian Show Jumping Tournament at the Caledon Equestrian Park in Caledon, ON. Schnurr earned the win aboard Prince Garbo, a ten-year-old Swedish Warmblood gelding owned by Sara Tindale, while second place went to Kassidy Keith of Nanaimo, BC. Schnurr was presented with the winning honours by, pictured from left to right, Under 25 program graduates Sarah Johnstone and Quincy Hayes, and program advisor, Beth Underhill.

Ben Radvanyi SAM WALKER Photography Sam Walker of Nobleton, ON, won the JC Medal held on September 23 at the CSI2* Canadian Show Jumping Tournament in Caledon, ON. Sixteen entries contested the class held at the Caledon Equestrian Park with Walker, 15, earning the win aboard Cassidor di Corvo. Walker rode the eight-year-old grey gelding owned by Jan Raven to a score of 85 in the first round to move into second behind Anna Bremermann, who earned a first-round score of 86. Following additional testing of the top four, the placings shifted with Walker taking the win and Mackenzey Nadeau of Carleton Place, ON, finishing in second riding Ferraro K for Brookstreet Stables.

OCTOBER 2017 THE WARM-UP RING 11 Ben Radvanyi ALI RAMSAY Photography Ali Ramsay of Victoria, BC, won the $86,000 Grand Prix and claimed the coveted Caledon Cup on Sunday, September 24, at the CSI2* Canadian Show Jumping Tournament at the Caledon Equestrian Park in Caledon, ON. A total of 30 competitors took on the challenge set by course designer Oscar Soberon of Mexico, and when 13 pairs successfully negotiated the first-round track, the heat was on for the jump-off. When Ramsay entered the ring, Isabelle Lapierre of Breakeyville, QC, and her mount, Cescha M, had set the time to beat at 41.47 seconds, but Ramsay made a daring move on course, cutting inside to a liverpool with Hermelien VD Hooghoeve, her ten-year-old Belgian Warmblood mare, instead of taking the right-hand roll-back. The move paid off, as her winning time of 40.76 seconds could not be beat. Lapierre finished second while Erynn Ballard of Tottenham, ON, rounded out the top three riding Royale du Rouet.

Courtesy of the BROOKE CUDMORE American Royal Horse Show Brooke Cudmore piloted Cassin to victory in the $25,000 InIt2WinIt Speed Series at the American Royal Horse Show in Kansas City, MO, on Friday, October 13. Cudmore and the nine-year-old stallion went clear in a blazing fast time of 61.31 seconds to take the win in the faults converted speed class. Finishing second was Christian Heineking riding NKH Selena with a time of 63.11 seconds. Cudmore’s success in the $25,000 InIt2WinIt Speed Series has qualified her to compete in the $100,000 InIt2WinIt Series Final at International Omaha, to be held from April 12-15, 2018.

Sportfot HAROLD CHOPPING Toronto native Harold Chopping rode Fantom, a seven-year-old warmblood stallion by Cardento, to victory in the Seven-Year-Old Developing Jumper Series Final, presented by Spy Coast Farm, during the CSI5* Tryon Fall V at the Tryon International Equestrian Center in North Carolina. “Fantom is a very talented horse; he is definitely something for the future,” said Chopping of the horse that jumped clear on all three days of competition comprising the Developing Jumper Series at Tryon. Chopping and Fantom, owned by Hunter Farms, earned their win on October 21 after stopping the clock in a time of 37.23 seconds in the jump-off. Chopping, pictured aboard Fantom, is presented as the winner by Lisa Lourie of Spy Coast Farm.

OCTOBER 2017 THE WARM-UP RING 12 Classic NICOLE WALKER Communications Nicole Walker, 23, of Aurora, ON, earned a career highlight victory on Saturday, October 21, by winning the $100,000 CSI3* Prix de Penn National grand prix at the CSI3* Pennsylvania National Horse Show in Harrisburg, PA. From a starting field of 26 entries, nine advanced to jump-off over the course designed by Bernardo Cabral of Portugal where Walker claimed victory by stopping the clock in 30.77 seconds riding Falco van Spieveld, her 12-year- old Belgian Warmblood stallion (Toulon x Lys de Darmen). It proved to be Canada’s night as Francois Lamontagne of Saint- Eustache, QC, and Chanel du Calvaire placed second with a time of 31.51 seconds while Ali Ramsay of Victoria, BC, rounded out the top three with a time of 32.02 seconds aboard Hermelien VD Hooghoeve. Pictured, from left to right, are Ali Ramsay, Nicole Walker, and Francois Lamontagne.

FEI/Amanda Ubell ISABELLE LAPIERRE Isabelle Lapierre of Lévis, QC, became the first rider to win two events in the 2017 Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping North American League after riding Cescha M to victory in the $130,000 Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Royal West at CSI3*-W Calgary, AB. Lapierre and her ten-year-old Dutch Warmblood mare were one of three horse-and-rider combinations leave all the rails intact over the course set by German course designer Werner Deeg and advance to the jump-off. All three jump-off contenders had a rail down for four faults, with Lapierre’s time of 50.16 seconds giving her the win over Laura Jane-Tidball of Langley, BC, who stopped the clock in 50.75 seconds to finish runner-up aboard Concetto Son, owned by Thunderbird Show Park. Sarah Scheiring of the United States rounded out the top three with a time of 52.84 riding and Dontez.

OCTOBER 2017 THE WARM-UP RING 13 LONGINES WORLD RIDER RANKINGS TOP 20 CANADIAN RIDERS as of September 30, 2017

9. Eric Lamaze 2615 325. Jonathon Millar 565 46. Tiffany Foster 1758 363. Jaclyn Duff 505 74. Keean White 1450 386. Jenn Serek 455 112. Ian Millar 1191 411. Amy Millar 415 158. Chris Surbey 958 421. Rebecca McGoldrick 405 164. Yann Candele 929 425. Kara Chad 400 173. Vanessa Mannix 900 434. Nicole Walker 385 192. Mario Deslauriers 850 444. Isabelle Lapierre 370 260. Erynn Ballard 690 473. Ben Asselin 355 314. Ali Ramsay 585 568. Beth Underhill 283

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

EDITORIAL BOARD Elizabeth Bordeaux, 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 and Crystal Labelle

PHOTOGRAPHERS A & S Photography, American Royal Horse Show, Classic Communications, Pierre Costabadie for Arnd.nl, Michelle C. Dunn, Equestrian Canada, Stefano Grasso for Global Champions League, Richard Juilliart for FEI, Libby Law for FEI, Ben Radvanyi Photography, Ric Shaffer Photography, Sportfot, Starting Gate Communications, and Amanda Ubell for FEI.

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