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2023

March 4, 2023
Wellington, FL

Canada Wins Nations’ Cup in Wellington, Florida
The Canadian Show Jumping Team won the $150,000 FEI Nations’ Cup, presented by IDA Development, held on Saturday, March 4, during the CSIO4* Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, FL.  The win came as 10-time Canadian Olympian Ian Millar of Perth, ON, made his debut as the new Canadian Team chef d’equipe.
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2022

October 28, 2022
Vejer de la Frontera, Spain

Canadian Show Jumping Team Seventh in Spanish Nations’ Cup
The Canadian Show Jumping Team finished seventh in the CSIO3* Nations’ Cup held during the Andalucía October Tour in Vejer de la Frontera, Spain.
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October 16, 2022
Rabat, Morocco

Canadian Show Jumping Team Competes in Morocco
The Canadian Show Jumping Team finished seventh in the Nations’ Cup team competition held on Sunday, October 16, during CSIO4*-W Rabat, Morocco.
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September 30, 2022
Barcelona, Spain

Canadian Show Jumping Team Competes in Barcelona
The Canadian Show Jumping Team competed in the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ Final held from September 29 to October 2, 2022, in Barcelona, Spain
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September 10, 2022
Calgary, Alberta

Canadian Show Jumping Team Fifth in BMO Nations’ Cup
The Canadian Show Jumping Team finished fifth in the $600,000 BMO Nations’ Cup on Saturday, September 10, at the CSIO5* Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ tournament in Calgary, AB.
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August 14, 2022
Herning, Denmark

Canada’s Tiffany Foster 12th at 2022 World Championships
Tiffany Foster of Langley, BC, placed 12th in the Individual Final on Sunday, August 14, at the ECCO FEI 2022 World Championships in Herning, Denmark.
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August 12, 2022
Herning, Denmark

Canadian Show Jumping Team Tenth at 2022 World Championships
The Canadian Show Jumping Team finished tenth overall in the Team Final held on Friday evening, August 12, at the ECCO FEI 2022 World Championships in Herning, Denmark.
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August 11, 2022
Herning, Denmark

Canadian Show Jumping Team in Eighth Position at 2022 World Championships
The Canadian Show Jumping Team delivered when it counted, qualifying for the Team Final with a fantastic performance on Thursday, August 11, at the ECCO FEI 2022 World Championships in Herning, Denmark.  In the individual standings, Tiffany Foster of Langley, BC, moved up from sixth to fifth place after delivering another clear round riding Figor.
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August 10, 2022
Herning, Denmark

Tiffany Foster Leads Canadian Charge at 2022 World Championships
Tiffany Foster of Langley, BC, led the Canadian charge with a faultless performance on the opening day of competition on Wednesday, August 10, at the ECCO FEI 2022 World Championships in Herning, Denmark.
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August 8, 2022
Herning, Denmark

Canadian Show Jumping Team Ready for 2022 World Championships
The Canadian Show Jumping Team will begin competition on Wednesday, August 10, at the ECCO FEI 2022 World Championships in Herning, Denmark.
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June 5, 2022
Langley, BC

Canadian Show Jumping Team Fourth in Longines Nations’ Cup of Canada
The Canadian Show Jumping Team finished fourth in the $400,000 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ of Canada held on Sunday, June 5, at Thunderbird Show Park in Langley, BC.
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May 8, 2022
La Baule, France

Canada’s Beth Underhill wins Rolex Grand Prix of La Baule, France
Canadian Olympian Beth Underhill of Mulmur, ON, won the €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix of La Baule on Sunday, May 8, to close out the CSIO5* International Jumping La Baule in France.
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May 6, 2022
La Baule, France

Canadian Show Jumping Team Third in Nations’ Cup of La Baule, France
The Canadian Show Jumping Team finished third in the €250,000 Nations’ Cup held Friday, May 6, during the CSIO5* International Jumping La Baule in La Baule, France.
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April 18, 2022
Ocala, FL

Top Three Finish for Canada’s Jessica Phoenix at Ocala Horse Park
Two-time Canadian Olympian Jessica Phoenix of Cannington, ON, posted a top three finish in the CCI3*-L division at the Ocala International Horse Trials held from April 14 to 17, 2022, at the Ocala Horse Park in Ocala, FL.
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April 18, 2022
Stadl-Paura, Austria

Canada’s Ryan Torkkeli Wins International Dressage Competition in Austria
Ryan Torkkeli of Thunder Bay, ON, won the Grand Prix Special on the final day of international dressage competition held at CDI4* Stadl-Paura, Austria, from April 14 to 17, 2022.
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April 17, 2022
Ocala, FL

Winnipeg’s Ariana Chia Posts Personal Best at CDI3* Ocala, Florida
Ariana Chia of Winnipeg, MB, was Canada’s top placed athlete in the Grand Prix Special held as part of the CDI3* World Equestrian Center international dressage competition held in Ocala, FL, from April 13 to 17, 2022.
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April 10, 2022
Fairburn, Georgia

Canada’s Dana Cooke Wins Chattahoochee Hills International Horse Trials
Canada’s Dana Cooke won the CCI4*-S division at the Chattahoochee Hills International Horse Trials held from April 6 to 9, 2022, at the 8,000-acre Bouckaert Farm in Fairburn, GA.
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April 3, 2022
Deauville, France

Canadian Paralympian Roberta Sheffield Embarks on European Tour
Canada’s Roberta Sheffield embarked on a European tour with the first stop being the 10th annual CPEDI3* Deauville, France, held from April 1 to 3, 2022.
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March 30, 2022
Ottawa, ON

Rein Family Named EC Jumping Committee ‘Owner of the Year’ for 2021
Mark Rein and Tara Dow-Rein have been named the “Owner of the Year” for 2021 by Equestrian Canada’s Jumping Committee, the national body overseeing Canadian hunter/jumper sport from the grassroots to the Olympic level.
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March 28, 2022
Wellington, FL

Brittany Fraser-Beaulieu Closes Out Dressage Competition in Wellington, Florida
Brittany Fraser-Beaulieu of Saint-Bruno, QC, closed out international competition at the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival in Wellington, FL, with yet another strong Freestyle performance aboard All In.
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March 21, 2022
Welliington, FL

Camille Carier Bergeron Closes CDIO3* Wellington With a Win
Camille Carier Bergeron of Laval, QC, closed out week 10 of competition at the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival in Wellington, FL, with a win in the Under 25 Freestyle, presented by Diamante Farms, on Sunday, March 22, 2022.
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March 20, 2022
Coapexpan, Mexico

CanadIaN Show Jumping Team Second in Longines Nations’ Cup of Mexico
The Canadian Show Jumping Team finished second in the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ of Mexico held on Sunday, March 20, to close out CSIO5* Coapexpan, Mexico.
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March 18, 2022
Welliington, FL

Canadian Dressage Team Third in Nations’ Cup in Wellington, Florida
Beatrice Boucher, Pia Fortmuller, Megan Lane, and Evi Strasser formed the Canadian Dressage Team that placed third in the Stillpoint Farm CDIO3* Nations’ Cup competition held March 17 and 18, 2022, during week 10 of the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival in Wellington, FL.
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March 17, 2022
Welliington, FL

Canada Wins Second Consecutive Under 25 Nations’ Cup
For the second year in a row, Canadian dressage athletes Camille Carier Bergeron of Laval, QC, and Vanessa Creech-Terauds of Caistor Centre, ON, partnered to win the Under 25 Nations’ Cup team competition held on Thursday, March 17, during week 10 of the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival in Wellington, FL.
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March 17, 2022
Keysoe, England

Paralympian Roberta Sheffield Starts 2022 Season with Two Wins in England
Canada’s Roberta Sheffield wasted no time returning to top form in her first international competition since the Paralympics in Tokyo, Japan.  The 41-year-old scored two victories during the CPEDI3* Keysoe International held from March 14 to 16, 2022, in Keysoe, Bedford, England.
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March 13, 2022
Tallahassee, FL

Canada’s Dana Cooke Heats Up Red Hills International Horse Trials
Canada’s Dana Cooke posted top finishes at the Red Hills International Horse Trials held from March 10 to 13, 2022, at Elinor Klapp-Phipps Park in Tallahassee, FL. Riding Quatro, Cooke placed third in the CCI3*-S division and also took 12th position with Harlequinn. 
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March 13, 2022
Wellington, FL

Jody Schloss Tops Grade I Para Dressage Division in Wellington, Florida
Jody Schloss of Toronto, ON, made a clean sweep of the Grade 1 division at the CPEDI3* Para Dressage competition held from March 10 to 13, 2022, in Wellington, FL. The Perrigo CPEDI3* presented by Adequan®, Fair Sky Farm, Mission Control, and Nutrena was held during week nine of the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF).
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March 8, 2022
Wellington, FL

Brittany Fraser Tops World Cup Qualifier at Palm Beach Dressage Derby
Brittany Fraser-Beaulieu of Saint-Bruno, QC, continued her successful winter season in Florida with a win at the Palm Beach Dressage Derby held from March 2 to 6, 2022, in Wellington, FL.
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March 5, 2022
Wellington, FL

Canada Second in Nations’ Cup in Wellington, Florida
The Canadian Show Jumping Team finished second in the $150,000 Nations’ Cup, presented by Premier Equestrian, held on Saturday, March 5, during the CSIO4* Winter Equestrian Festival Week 8 in Wellington, FL.
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February 27, 2022
Wellington, FL

Beatrice Boucher Earns Two Victories for Canada at Florida’s Adequan® Global Dressage Festival
Beatrice Boucher of St. Dominique, QC, earned two victories for Canada as the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival entered its seventh week of competition from February 23 to 27, 2022, in Wellington, FL.
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February 20, 2022
Thermal, CA

Canadian Para Dressage Athletes Heat Up Competition in California
Two Canadian para dressage athletes, Laura Hall and Winona Hartvikson, contested the CPEDI3* Adequan Desert Dressage III competition held from February 17 to 20, 2022, in Thermal, CA.
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February 12, 2022
Wellington, FL

Olympian Brittany Fraser-Beaulieu Leads Canadian Charge in Florida
Canadian dressage athletes showed their competitive strength with Brittany Fraser-Beaulieu of Saint-Bruno, QC, leading the way during week five of the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival held from February 10 to 13, 2022, in Wellington, FL.
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February 7, 2022
Ottawa, ON

Eric Lamaze Named Canadian Show Jumping Team Chef d’Equipe
Canadian Olympic champion Eric Lamaze has been named the new Technical Advisor, Jumping, which includes acting as Chef d’Equipe for the Canadian Show Jumping Team.
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January 30, 2022
Wellington, FL

Canada’s Pia Fortmüller Wins Grand Prix in Wellington, Florida
Pia Fortmüller of Priddis, AB, won the CDI3* Grand Prix during the third week of competition at the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival held from January 27 to 30, 2022, in Wellington, FL.
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January 17, 2022
Wellington, FL

Canada’s Camille Carier Bergeron Opens 2022 Season with Two Victories
Canada’s Camille Carier Bergeron of Laval, QC, scored two victories in the first international dressage competition of the 2022 season.  Bergeron won both the Under 25 (U25) Intermediate II and Grand Prix tests during the opening week of the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival held from January 13 to 16, 2022, in Wellington, FL.
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2021

November 15, 2021
Mill Spring, North Carolina

Tik is Tops at Tryon International Three-Day Event
Tik Maynard won the CCI2*-L division at the Tryon International Three-Day Event held from November 10 to 14, 2021, in Mill Spring, NC. The annual event attracted large numbers, including many Canadians, across the five international divisions offered.
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October 31, 2021
Lexington, Virginia

Canada’s Jessica Phoenix Posts Top Finishes at Virginia Horse Trials
Two-time Canadian Olympian Jessica Phoenix of Cannington, ON, was the top Canadian finisher at the Virginia International Horse Trials held from October 28 to 31, 2021, at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, VA.
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October 24, 2021
Ocala, FL

Naima Moreira Laliberté Represents Canada at CDI Ocala, Florida
Naima Moreira Laliberté of Outremont, QC, represented Canada in the CDI-W Ocala international dressage competition held at the World Equestrian Center – Ocala in Florida from October 21 to 24, 2021.
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October 10, 2021
Leesburg, Virginia

Canada’s Colleen Loach Fifth at Morven Park International Horse Trials
Colleen Loach of Dunham, QC, led the Canadian charge at the Morven Park International Horse Trials held October 6 to 10, 2021, in Leesburg, VA. Loach finished in fifth place in the CCI4*-L division riding FE Golden Eye.
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September 25, 2021
Aiken, South Carolina

Canada’s Karl Slezak Sixth at Stable View Horse Trials
Karl Slezak of Tottenham, ON, led the Canadian entries at Stable View Horse Trials held September 24 to 26, 2021, in Aiken, South Carolina. Slezak finished the weekend in sixth place overall in the CCI4*-S division riding Fernhill Wishes, a 12-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding (Chacoa x Gildawn Diamond).
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September 19, 2021
Aachen, Germany

Canada Seventh in Dressage Nations’ Cup at CHIO Aachen, Germany
The Canadian Dressage Team placed seventh overall in Nations’ Cup team competition held from September 17 to 19, 2021, at CHIO Aachen, GER. The Canadian Dressage Team for the CDIO5* Nations’ Cup included three athletes fresh off their recent appearance at the Tokyo Olympic Games – Brittany Fraser-Beaulieu of Saint-Bruno, QC; Naima Moreira Laliberté of Outremont, QC; and Chris von Martels of Wellington, FL.
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2015

July 25, 2015
Caledon, Ontario

Show Jumping Closes Out Equestrian Competition at Pan American Games
Equestrian competition officially came to a close at the TORONTO 2015 Pan American Games with the individual final in show jumping taking place on Saturday, July 25, at the OLG Caledon Pan Am Equestrian Park in Caledon, ON. Ten-time Canadian Olympian Ian Millar of Perth, ON, hometown athlete Yann Candele of Caledon, ON, and 2008 Olympic Champion Eric Lamaze of Schomberg, ON, contested the individual final for Canada.
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July 23, 2015
Caledon, Ontario

Pan Am Gold for Canadian Show Jumping Team
The Canadian Show Jumping Team of Yann Candele of Caledon, ON, Tiffany Foster of North Vancouver, BC, Eric Lamaze of Schomberg, ON, and Ian Millar of Perth, ON, won the gold medal at the TORONTO 2015 Pan American Games on July 23 at the OLG Caledon Pan Am Equestrian Park in Caledon, ON.
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July 21, 2015
Caledon, Ontario

Canadian Show Jumping Team Clears Opening Day of Pan Am Competition
Four clear rounds were posted on opening day of show jumping competition by Canada’s Yann Candele of Caledon, ON, Tiffany Foster of North Vancouver, BC, Eric Lamaze of Schomberg, ON, and Ian Millar of Perth, ON. The first of three days of show jumping competition at the TORONTO 2015 Pan American Games took place July 21 at the OLG Caledon Pan Am Equestrian Park in Caledon, ON.
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July 19, 2015
Caledon, Ontario

Silver for Jessica Phoenix, Bronze for Canadian Eventing Team at TORONTO 2015 Pan American Games
Jessica Phoenix of Cannington, ON, won the individual silver medal and the Canadian Eventing Team took the bronze in eventing competition held Sunday, July 19, at the TORONTO 2015 Pan American Games at the OLG Caledon Pan Am Equestrian Park in Caledon, ON.
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July 19, 2015
Caledon, Ontario

Canadian Show Jumping Team Ready for Pan Am Competition
Yann Candele of Caledon, ON, Tiffany Foster of North Vancouver, BC, Ian Millar of Perth, ON, and Eric Lamaze of Schomberg, ON, form the Canadian Show Jumping Team that will compete at the TORONTO 2015 Pan American Games. Show jumping competition will be held July 21, 23 and 25 at the OLG Caledon Pan Am Equestrian Park in Caledon, ON.
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July 18, 2015
Caledon, Ontario

Canadian Eventing Team in Third at Pan Am Games
The Canadian Eventing Team, comprised of Colleen Loach of Dunham, QC, defending Pan Am champion Jessica Phoenix of Cannington, ON, Waylon Roberts of Port Perry, ON, and Kathryn Robinson of Kettering, GBR, produced three clear rounds in cross-country competition held Saturday, July 18, to move into third place in the standings.
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July 17, 2015
Caledon, Ontario

Canadian Eventing Team Sitting Close Second at Pan Am Games
The Canadian Eventing Team is in second position with a score of 133.70, close behind the United States with 133.00, following the opening day of eventing competition in the TORONTO 2015 Pan American Games held July 17 at the OLG Caledon Pan Am Equestrian Park in Caledon, ON.
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July 16, 2015
Caledon, Ontario

Canadian Eventing Team Set to Start at Pan Am Games
Canadian Eventing Team members Colleen Loach of Dunham, QC, defending Pan Am champion Jessica Phoenix of Cannington, ON, Waylon Roberts of Port Perry, ON, and Kathryn Robinson of Kettering, GBR, are ready for action as eventing competition gets underway at the TORONTO 2015 Pan American Games on Friday, July 17.
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July 14, 2015
Caledon, Ontario

CANADA’S CHRIS VON MARTELS CLAIMS INDIVIDUAL BRONZE MEDAL
Chris von Martels of Ridgetown, ON, claimed the individual bronze medal in dressage freestyle competition held Tuesday, July 14, at the TORONTO 2015 Pan American Games. Dressage competition took place July 11, 12, and 14 at the OLG Caledon Pan Am Equestrian Park in Caledon, ON.
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July 12, 2015
Caledon, Ontario

Canadian Dressage Team Claims Silver Medal at Pan American Games
Following a hard fought battle with the United States, the Canadian Dressage Team claimed the silver medal on Sunday, July 12, at the TORONTO 2015 Pan American Games. Dressage competition is taking place July 11, 12, and 14 at the OLG Caledon Pan Am Equestrian Park in Caledon, ON.
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July 11, 2015
Caledon, Ontario

Canadian Dressage Team Lying Second in Pan Am Games Competition
The Canadian Dressage Team comprised of Brittany Fraser of New Glasgow, NS, Megan Lane of Collingwood, ON, Belinda Trussell of Stouffville, ON, and Chris von Martels of Ridgetown, ON, is currently sitting in second position following the first of two days of team competition at the TORONTO 2015 Pan American Games. Dressage competition is taking place July 11, 12, and 14 at the OLG Caledon Pan Am Equestrian Park in Caledon, ON
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July 9, 2015
Caledon, Ontario

Canadian Dressage Team Ready to Start Pan Am Competition
The Canadian Dressage Team comprised of Brittany Fraser of New Glasgow, NS, Megan Lane of Collingwood, ON, Belinda Trussell of Stouffville, ON, and Chris von Martels of Ridgetown, ON, will open the equestrian competition at the 2015 Toronto Pan American Games. Dressage competition is taking place on July 11, 12, and 14 at the OLG Caledon Pan Am Equestrian Park in Caledon, ON.
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2012
August 8, 2012
London, England
top ten finish for ten-tim olympian ian millar
In a world record setting tenth Olympic appearance, Canadian Olympic Team member for Show Jumping Ian Millar, 65, of Perth, ON, enjoyed a top ten placing in the Individual Final held Wednesday, August 8.
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August 7, 2012
London, England
top 25 finish for ashley holzer in olympic dressage competition
Canadian Olympic Team member for Dressage Ashley Holzer of Toronto, ON, finished 24th individually on Tuesday, August 7, at the 2012 London Olympic Games.  A total of 50 athletes competed individually in the equestrian sport of Dressage at the Olympic equestrian venue of Greenwich Park.
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August 6, 2012
London, England
three-member canadian olympic team for show jumping finishes fifth
With all three scores counting, the Canadian Olympic Team for Show Jumping persevered to finish fifth in the team competition on Monday, August 6, at the 2012 London Olympic Games.
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August 5, 2012
London, England
canadian olympic team for show jumping in sixth position
Despite the disqualification of Tiffany Foster, the Canadian Olympic Team for Show Jumping is currently ranked in sixth position following competition on Sunday, August 5, at the London Olympic Games.  Canada will compete in the team final at the Olympic equestrian venue of Greenwich Park on Monday, August 6.
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August 4, 2012
London, England
eric lamaze leads canadian olympic team for show jumping
Defending Olympic Champion Eric Lamaze of Schomberg, ON, is currently tied for first place in the individual rankings following the opening day of show jumping competition at the 2012 London Olympic Games.
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August 3, 2012
London, England
ashley holzer advances for canada in olympic dressage competition
Ashley Holzer of Toronto, ON, will advance to the next round of individual competition in dressage at the 2012 London Olympic Games.
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August 2, 2012
London, England
canadian olympic team for show jumping prepare to compete
The Canadian Olympic Team for Show Jumping is prepared to begin competition on Saturday, August 4, at the Olympic equestrian venue of Greenwich Park in London, GBR.
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August 2, 2012
London, England
jacqueline brooks top performer for canadian olympic team for dressage
Jacqueline Brooks of Cedar Valley, ON, is currently the top placed member of the Canadian Olympic Team for Dressage following the first day of competition on Thursday, August 2, at the 2012 London Olympic Games.
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July 31, 2012
London, England
jessica phoenix top canadian olympic team member for eventing
Canadian Olympic Team member for Eventing, Jessica Phoenix of Uxbridge, ON, finished in 22nd position individually on Tuesday, July 31, at the 2012 Olympic Games in London, GBR.
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July 31, 2012
London, England
canadian olympic team for dressage prepared to compete
The Canadian Olympic Team for Dressage is set to begin competition at the 2012 London Olympics following the mandatory horse inspection held Tuesday, July 31, at the Olympic equestrian venue of Greenwich Park.
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July 30, 2012
London, England
jessica phoenix top canadian olympic team member for eventing
Canadian Olympic Team member for Eventing Jessica Phoenix of Uxbridge, ON, moved into 28th position individually following cross-country, the second of three phases comprising the Eventing competition, on Monday, July 30, at the 2012 Olympic Games in London, GBR.
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July 29, 2012
London, England
hawley bennett-awad leads canadian olympic team for eventing
Hawley Bennett-Awad of Langley, BC, is the highest-placed member of the Canadian Olympic Team for Eventing, holding down 31st position following the conclusion of dressage, the first of three phases comprising the Eventing competition at the 2012 Olympic Games in London, GBR.
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July 28, 2012
London, England
hawley bennett-awad stars on opening day for canadian olympic team for eventing
Hawley Bennett Awad of Langley, BC, was the highest placed member of the Canadian Olympic Team for Eventing as competition opened on Saturday, July 28, at Greenwich Park for the 2012 London Olympic Games.
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2011
October 29, 2011
Guadalajara, Mexico
Calgary's Jonathan Asselin Top Canadian at Pan American Games
Jonathan Asselin of Calgary, AB, finished ninth individually while Eric Lamaze of Schomberg, ON, placed 11th in show jumping competition held Saturday, October 29, at the XVI Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico. 
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October 27, 2011
Guadalajara, Mexico
Canadian Show Jumping Team Finishes Fourth at Pan American Games
The Canadian Show Jumping Team of Jonathan Asselin of Calgary, AB, Jill Henselwood of Oxford Mills, ON, Eric Lamaze of Schomberg, ON, and Ian Millar of Perth, ON, finished fourth in team competition at the XVI Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico.  Millar is currently Canada’s highest ranked competitor in seventh position individually. 
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October 26, 2011
Guadalajara, Mexico
Canadian Show Jumping Team Lies Fifth at Pan American Games
The Canadian Show Jumping Team of Jonathan Asselin of Calgary, AB, Jill Henselwood of Oxford Mills, ON, Eric Lamaze of Schomberg, ON, and Ian Millar of Perth, ON, is currently fifth following the first day of competition at the XVI Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico.  Lamaze is Canada’s highest ranked competitor in 11th position individually. 
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October 24, 2011
Guadalajara, Mexico
Canadian Show Jumping Team Set to Compete at Pan Am Games
The Canadian Show Jumping Team of Jonathan Asselin of Calgary, AB, Jill Henselwood of Oxford Mills, ON, Eric Lamaze of Schomberg, ON, and Ian Millar of Perth, ON, are set to begin competition at the at the XVI Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico. 
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October 23, 2011
Guadalajara, Mexico
Individual Gold and team Silver for Canadian Eventing at Pan Am Games
Jessica Phoenix of Uxbridge, ON, claimed the Individual Gold medal and led Canada to Team Silver in Eventing at the XVI Pan American Games on Sunday, October 23, in Guadalajara, Mexico. 
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October 22, 2011
Guadalajara, Mexico
Canada's Jessica Phoenix Leads Individually at Pan Am Games
Jessica Phoenix of Uxbridge, ON, has maintained the lead following the second of three phases comprising the equestrian sport of Eventing held Saturday, October 22, at the XVI Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico.  Proving its popularity, over 33,000 spectators attended the cross-country phase of evening competition, held at the Santa Sofia Golf Club. 
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October 21, 2011
Guadalajara, Mexico
canada's Eventing Team in Second Place After Dressage at Pan Am Games
Canada’s five member team, comprised of James Atkinson of Mountain Road, MB, Hawley Bennett-Awad of Langley, BC, Rebecca Howard of Salmon Arm, BC, Selena O’Hanlon of Elgin, ON, and Jessica Phoenix of Uxbridge, ON, sits in second place behind the team from the United States after the opening dressage phase of Eventing at the Club Hípico during the XVI Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico. 
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October 20, 2011
Guadalajara, Mexico
Canadian Eventing Team Set to Compete at Pan American Games
The Canadian Eventing Team comprised of James Atkinson of Mountain Road, MB, Hawley Bennett-Awad of Langley, BC, Rebecca Howard of Salmon Arm, BC, Selena O’Hanlon of Elgin, ON, and Jessica Phoenix of Uxbridge, ON, will begin competition on Friday, October 20, at the XVI Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico. 
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October 19, 2011
Guadalajara, Mexico
Canadians Place Fourth, Fifth and SEVENTH in Pan Am Individual Dressage Final
Canadian Dressage Team members Tom Dvorak of Hillsburgh, ON, Tina Irwin of Stouffville, ON, and Crystal Kroetch of Calgary, AB, placed fourth, fifth and seventh respectively in the Individual Dressage Final held Wednesday, October 19, at the XVI Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico.
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October 17, 2011
Guadalajara, Mexico
Tom Dvorak Within Reach of Individual Medal at Pan American Games
Following the first day of individual dressage competition at the XVI Pan American Games, Tom Dvorak, 46, of Hillsburgh, ON, sits in fourth place, just over one percentage point behind third placed Marisa Featherling of the United States. 
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October 16, 2011
Guadalajara, Mexico
Silver Medal for Canadian Dressage Team at Pan American Games
On the first day of equestrian competition at the XVI Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico, the Canadian Dressage Team won its third consecutive silver medal in the team competition. By winning the silver medal, the Canadian Dressage Team also earned a berth for the 2012 London Olympic Games. 
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October 15, 2011
Guadalajara, Mexico

Canadian Dressage Team Prepares for Pan American Games
The XVI Pan American Games officially began with a spectacular Opening Ceremonies on Friday evening, October 14. Equestrian sport begins with Dressage, the first of the three equestrian disciplines to contest team and individual medals, held at the Guadalajara Country Club near the city centre.  A record number of entries for the Pan American Games – 47 horses representing 14 nations – were presented to the FEI Ground Jury for the mandatory horse inspection on the morning of October 15.  m competition.
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2008
August 21, 2008
Hong Kong, China

Canada’s Eric Lamaze Claims Olympic Gold Medal in Show Jumping
Eric Lamaze, 40, of Schomberg, ON, won the Individual Gold Medal on Thursday, August 21, at the Sha Tin equestrian venue in Hong Kong, China.
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August 19, 2008
Hong Kong, China

Ashley Holzer Places 14th at 2008 Olympic Games
Ashley Holzer of Toronto, ON, ended her third Olympic bid in 14th place individually at the 2008 Olympic Games in Hong Kong, China.
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August 18, 2008
Hong Kong, China

Silver Medal for Canadian Show Jumping Team
The Canadian Show Jumping Team claimed the Silver Medal on Monday, August 18, at the Olympic Games. Equestrian events are being held at the Sha Tin equestrian venue in Hong Kong, China.
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August 16, 2008
Hong Kong, China

Ashley Holzer Qualifies for Dressage Final at 2008 Olympic Games
Ashley Holzer of Toronto, ON, placed 15th in Saturday’s Grand Prix Special to qualify for the Individual Final at the 2008 Olympic Games in Hong Kong, China. Only the top 15 athletes from an original starting field of 47 qualify to contest the Grand Prix Freestyle, which acts as the Individual Final.
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August 15, 2008
Hong Kong, China

Mac Cone and Eric Lamaze Lead Canadian Show Jumping Charge at the 2008 Olympic Games
Mac Cone, 55, of King City, ON, and Eric Lamaze, 40, of Schomberg, ON, were two of 13 athletes to produce a clear round and tie for first place individually following the opening day of show jumping competition held Friday, August 15, at the 2008 Olympic Games in Hong Kong, China. Friday’s competition counts only towards the individual rankings.
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August 14, 2008
Hong Kong, China

Ashley Holzer Moves Forward in Dressage at 2008 Olympic Games
Ashley Holzer of Toronto, ON, placed 19th in Thursday’s Grand Prix Dressage competition to qualify for the individual competition at the 2008 Olympic Games in Hong Kong, China.
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August 13, 2008
Hong Kong, China

Langley’s Leslie Reid Opens Dressage Competition at 2008 Olympic Games
Leslie Reid of Langley, BC, was the first competitor for the Canadian Team on the opening day of Dressage competition on Wednesday, August 13, at the 2008 Olympic Games.
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August 12, 2008
Hong Kong, China

Sandra Donnelly Top Canadian Eventing Athlete at 2008 Olympic Games
The Canadian Eventing Team finished its Olympic bid in ninth place on Tuesday night at the Sha Tin venue in Hong Kong, China. Sandra Donnelly of Calgary, AB, was the top-placed Canadian, finishing in 31st place individually.
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August 11, 2008
Hong Kong, China

Kyle Carter Top Canadian Following Cross-Country at 2008 Olympic Games
Kyle Carter of Calgary, AB, is the top Canadian following cross-country, the second of three phases comprising the equestrian sport of eventing, at the 2008 Olympic Games. Carter is in 32nd position individually while the Canadian Eventing Team is in ninth position overall.
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August 10, 2008
Hong Kong, China

Selena O’Hanlon Leads Canadian Eventing Team at 2008 Olympic Games
Selena O’Hanlon, 27, of Elgin, ON, is the top-ranked member of the Canadian Eventing Team following the opening phase of dressage at the 2008 Olympic Games. Equestrian events are being held at the Sha Tin venue in Hong Kong.
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August 9, 2008
Hong Kong, China

Selena O’Hanlon Currently Top Canadian Eventing Athlete at 2008 Olympic Games
Selena O’Hanlon of Elgin, ON, is Canada’s top-placed equestrian athlete following the first of two days of competition at the 2008 Olympic Games. Equestrian events are being held in Hong Kong due to equine health concerns in mainland China.
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2007
July 29, 2007
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Jill Henselwood Wins Gold Medal, Eric Lamaze Takes Bronze at Pan American Games
Jill Henselwood of Oxford Mills, ON, won the Individual Gold Medal in show jumping on Sunday, July 29, at the Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, marking the first time in 24 years that a woman has claimed the honour. Eric Lamaze of Schomberg, ON, won the Individual Bronze Medal.
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July 27, 2007
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Silver Medal for Canadian Show Jumping Team at Pan American Games
The Canadian Show Jumping Team comprised of Mac Cone of King City, ON, Jill Henselwood of Oxford Mills, ON, Eric Lamaze of Schomberg, ON, and Ian Millar of Perth, ON, won the Silver Medal, and Olympic qualification, on Friday at the XV Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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July 26, 2007
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Jill Henselwood Leads Canadian Show Jumping Team into Gold Medal Position at Pan American Games
The Canadian Show Jumping Team comprised of Mac Cone of King City, ON, Jill Henselwood of Oxford Mills, ON, Eric Lamaze of Schomberg, ON, and Ian Millar of Perth, ON, is in gold medal position following the first round of competition held Thursday at the Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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July 25, 2007
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Canadian Show Jumping Team Set to Start Competition at Pan American Games
The Canadian Show Jump Team is set to begin competition at the XV Pan American Games on Thursday, July 26, at the National Equestrian Centre inside the Deodoro Military Complex located 30 kilometres north of downtown Rio de Janeiro.
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July 22, 2007
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Canadian Eventing Team Wins Silver Medal at Pan American Games
The Canadian Eventing Team of Kyle Carter, Sandra Donnelly, Waylon Roberts and Michael Winter has won the Silver Medal at the XV Pan American Games taking place from July 14 to 29 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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July 21, 2007
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Canadian Eventing Team Maintains Silver Medal Position, Calgary's Kyle Carter Sits Fourth Individually at Pan American Games
Following a thrilling day on the cross-country course at the XV Pan American Games, Canada has retained second position behind the United States and ahead of Brazil in the equestrian sport of eventing.
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July 20, 2007
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Canadian Eventing Team in Silver Medal Position at Pan American Games
The Canadian Eventing Team is in second position following the first of three phases of competition, dressage, held Friday, July 20, at the Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro
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July 19, 2007
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Canadian Eventing Team Poised to Compete at Pan American Games
Following Thursday's horse inspection at the National Equestrian Centre located 30 kilometres north of downtown Rio de Janeiro, Canadian Eventing Team Technical Advisor David O’Connor announced the team members and individuals that will compete for Canada in the eventing competition taking place July 20 to 22.
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July 18, 2007
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Canada's Tom Dvorak Finishes Fourth Individually at Pan American Games
Tom Dvorak of Hillsburgh, ON, finished fourth in the Individual Dressage competition held Wednesday at the XV Pan American Games. He was edged out of bronze medal position by the smallest of margins, 0.05%, by Yvonne Losos de Muñiz of the Dominican Republic riding the 11-year-old Hannoverian stallion, Bernstein Las Marismas.
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July 16, 2007
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Tom Dvorak in Individual Medal Hunt at Pan American Games
In the first round of individual dressage competition at the XV Pan American Games, equestrian athlete Tom Dvorak of Hillsburgh, ON, lies in fourth position, only 1.4 points behind the leader, Christopher Hickey of the United States. Fellow Canadians Diane Creech of Caistor Centre, ON, and Andrea Bresee of Brockville, ON, are in seventh and ninth place, respectively. All three riders are qualified for the Individual Final on Wednesday, July 18.
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July 15, 2007
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Canadian Dressage Team Wins Silver Medal at Pan American Games
Canada claimed the Team Silver Medal in the equestrian sport of dressage on Sunday at the XV Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The United States earned Gold while the home country of Brazil claimed the Team Bronze.
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July 14, 2007
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Canadian Dressage Team in Silver Medal Position at Pan American Games
Following the first day of competition at the XV Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, the Canadian dressage team is in second position, and close enough to threaten team USA for the gold medal.
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June 10, 2007
Calgary, Alberta

Canadian Show Jumping Team Named for 2007 Pan American Games
The five riders named to the Canadian Show Jumping Team for the 2007 Pan American Games are, in alphabetical order, Mac Cone of King City, ON, Karen Cudmore of Omaha, Nebraska, Jill Henselwood of Oxford Mills, ON, Eric Lamaze of Schomberg, ON, and Ian Millar of Perth, ON.
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June 9, 2007
Calgary, Alberta

Jill Henselwood Wins Show Jumping Selection Trials for 2007 Pan Am Games
Jill Henselwood of Oxford Mills, ON, won the Pan American Games Selection Trials for the Canadian Show Jumping Team while Mac Cone of King City, ON, finished second and Victoria, BC, native Karen Cudmore placed third. As the top three riders in the Selection Trial standings, Henselwood, Cone and Cudmore have all earned a berth on the Canadian Show Jumping Team that will compete at the 2007 Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from July 14 to 29.
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June 7, 2007
Calgary, Alberta

Jill Henselwood Lengthens Lead in Pan Am Games Show Jumping Selection Trials
For the second night in a row, Jill Henselwood of Oxford Mills, ON, found herself sitting atop the Pan American Games Selection Trial standings for the Canadian Show Jumping Team.
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June 6, 2007
Calgary, Alberta

Jill Henselwood Overtakes Lead in Pan Am Games Show Jumping Selection Trials
Jill Henselwood of Oxford Mills, ON, moved into top spot in the Pan American Games Selection Trial standings with a clear round in Wednesday night's $25,000 ATB Financial Cup at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, AB.
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May 21, 2007
Palgrave, Ontario

Ian Millar Maintains Lead in Pan American Games Selection Trials
Following the second Pan American Games Selection Trial for the Canadian Show Jumping Team, Ian Millar of Perth, ON, has maintained his lead in the standings.
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May 19, 2007
Palgrave, Ontario

Ian Millar Opens Pan Am Games Selection Trials with a Win
Following the second Pan American Games Selection Trial for the Canadian Show Jumping Team, Ian Millar of Perth, ON, has maintained his lead in the standings.
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April 22, 2007
Las Vegas, Nevada

Canada's John Pearce Finishes 14th at 2007 World Cup Final
John Pearce rode Archie Bunker to a 14th place finish in the 2007 Rolex World Cup Final of Show Jumping held April 19-22 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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April 20, 2007
Las Vegas, Nevada

Canadian Show Jumpers Advance to Final Round of 2007 World Cup Final
Both Canadian show jumping representatives, John Pearce of Stouffville, ON, and Jill Henselwood of Oxford Mills, ON, are qualified for Sunday's third and final leg of the 2007 Rolex World Cup Final taking place April 19-22 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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April 19, 2007
Las Vegas, Nevada

Jill Henselwood Top Canadian After First Round of 2007 World Cup Final
Jill Henselwood of Oxford Mills, ON, is the top-ranked Canadian following the opening speed round of the 2007 Rolex World Cup Final taking place April 19-22 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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March 9, 2007
Wellington, Florida

Canadian Show Jumping Team Wins Nations' Cup in Wellington, Florida
For the second year in a row, the Canadian Show Jumping Team emerged victorious in the $75,000 Nations' Cup, Presented by CN, at the CSIO5* CN Wellington Open in Wellington, Florida.
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2006
August 31, 2006
Aachen, Germany

Canada's Eric Lamaze Finishes in 27th Position at 2006 World Equestrian Games
Canada's Eric Lamaze of Schomberg, ON, finished the third day of competition at the 2006 World Equestrian Games in Aachen, Germany, held on Thursday, August 31, in 27th position individually.
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August 30, 2006
Aachen, Germany

Canada's Eric Lamaze Maintains Second Position at 2006 World Equestrian Games
Canada's Eric Lamaze maintained his runner-up position following the second day of show jumping competition on Wednesday, August 30, at the 2006 World Equestrian Games in Aachen, Germany.
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August 29, 2006
Aachen, Germany

Canada's Eric Lamaze in Second Position at 2006 World Equestrian Games
Canadian Show Jumping Team member Eric Lamaze is in second place following the opening day of competition on Tuesday, August 29, at the 2006 World Equestrian Games in Aachen, Germany.
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August 28, 2006
Aachen, Germany

Canadian Show Jumping Team Set to Compete at 2006 World Equestrian Games
The Canadian Show Jumping Team is set to begin competition on Tuesday, August 29, at the 2006 World Equestrian Games in Aachen, Germany. Representing Canada will be Jill Henselwood of Oxford Mills, ON, riding Special Ed owned by Juniper Farms, Eric Lamaze of Schomberg, ON, riding Hickstead owned by Torrey Pines and Ashland Stables, Ian Millar of Perth, ON, riding In Style owned by Susan Grange, and Chris Pratt of Belfountain, ON, riding Rivendell, also owned by Susan Grange.  Mario Deslauriers of Bromont, QC, is the alternate with his own Paradigm.
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June 20, 2006
Ottawa, Ontario

Canadian Show Jumping Team Announced for 2006 World Equestrian Games
Jump Canada is pleased to announce that the Canadian Show Jumping Team for the 2006 World Equestrian Games (WEG), in Aachen, Germany, has been chosen. Five athletes have been named to the Team, in alphabetical order:
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March 10, 2006
Wellington, Florida

Canada Celebrates Nations' Cup Victory in Wellington, Florida
It was a fight all the way to the end, but the Canadian Show Jumping Team emerged victorious in the $75,000 Nations' Cup, Presented by CN, on Friday night in Wellington, FL.
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2005
April 24, 2005
Las Vegas, Nevada

Top Twenty Finish for Canada’s Eric Lamaze at 2005 World Cup Final
Eric Lamaze of Schomberg, ON, ended his World Cup bid with a 16th place finish in the 2005 Budweiser World Cup Final of Show Jumping held April 20-24 at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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April 22, 2005
Las Vegas, Nevada

Canada’s Eric Lamaze Advances at 2005 World Cup Final of Show Jumping
Eric Lamaze of Schomberg, ON, will advance to Sunday’s third and final leg of competition at the 2005 Budweiser World Cup Final of Show Jumping running April 20-24 the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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April 22, 2005
Las Vegas, Nevada

Eric Lamaze Enjoys Top Ten Placing at 2005 World Cup Final
Eric Lamaze of Schomberg, ON, finished the opening leg of the 2005 World Cup Final of Show Jumping with a top ten placing at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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2004
August 27, 2004
Athens, Greece

Ian Millar Ends Eighth Olympic Bid in Athens
Ian Millar of Perth, ON, ended his eighth Olympic bid in Athens, Greece, with completion of the Individual Final for Show Jumping on Friday, August 27.
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August 24, 2004
Athens, Greece

Eight-Time Olympian Ian Millar Qualifies for Individual Final in Athens
Eight-time Olympian Ian Millar of Perth, ON, took one step closer to the medal podium by qualifying for Friday’s Individual Show Jumping Final at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece.
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August 23, 2004
Athens, Greece

Canadian Olympic Dressage Team Improves World Standing
By way of its ninth place finish at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece, the Canadian Dressage Team improved its world ranking, moving into ninth position.
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August 22, 2004
Athens, Greece

Eight Time Canadian Olympian Ian Millar Begins Competition in Athens
Eight-time Canadian Olympian Ian Millar of Perth, ON, competed in the opening round of show jumping events on Sunday, August 22, at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece.
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August 21, 2004
Athens, Greece

Canadian Dressage Team Places Ninth at Athens Olympics
The Canadian Dressage Team placed ninth overall at the conclusion of the Team competition at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece.
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August 20, 2004
Athens, Greece

Leslie Reid Leads Canadian Dressage Team at Athens Olympics
Following the first of two days of Grand Prix Team competition at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece, Leslie Reid of Langley, BC, leads the Canadian Dressage Team.
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August 20, 2004
Athens, Greece

Ian Millar Prepares for Eighth Olympic Appearance in Athens
Canadian Show Jumping representative Ian Millar, 57, of Perth, ON, took one step closer to making his eighth Olympic Games appearance by successfully passing Friday’s Horse Inspection.
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August 19, 2004
Athens, Greece

Canadian Dressage Team Set to Start Competition at Athens Olympics
The Canadian Dressage Team comprised of Ashley Holzer of Toronto, ON, Cindy Ishoy of Jerseyville, ON, Leslie Reid of Langley, BC, and Belinda Trussell of Stouffville, ON, are prepared to begin competition on Friday, August 20, at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece.
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August 18, 2004
Athens, Greece

Canadian Eventing Team Ends Olympic Bid in 12th Position
Following the three phases of competition in the equestrian discipline of eventing, the Canadian Eventing Team ended its Olympic bid in 12th position overall in Athens, Greece.
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August 17, 2004
Athens, Greece

Bruce Mandeville Leads Canadian Olympic Eventing Team in Athens
Bruce Mandeville of Summerland, BC, emerged as the top-placed Canadian Olympic Eventing Team member on Tuesday upon completion of cross-country, the second of three phases comprising competition in the equestrian discipline of eventing.
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August 16, 2004
Athens, Greece

Hawley Bennett Top-Ranked Canadian Eventing Team Member in Athens
At the conclusion of the opening phase of dressage, Hawley Bennett of Langley, BC, was the top-placed member of the Canadian Eventing Team competing at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece.
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August 15, 2004
Athens, Greece

Toronto’s Mike Winter Top Canadian Eventing Team Performer in Athens
The equestrian discipline of Eventing opened its Olympic Games competition on Sunday, August 15, in Athens, Greece, with Toronto’s Mike Winter putting in the top Canadian performance.
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