March 16, 2006 – Palgrave, Ontario – Equestrian Management Group (EMG), producers of hunter-jumper equestrian competitions at the Caledon Equestrian Park, is pleased to announce a new Junior-Amateur Series presented by Marquest Investment Counsel, Inc.

The Marquest Investment Counsel Series will see riders earn valuable year end points in the Junior Amateur 1.40m division at nine competitions in total. Included are seven EMG competitions and the CSI-W Tournament of Champions, all held at the Caledon Equestrian Park in Palgrave, ON. The finale of the Marquest Investment Counsel Series will be at Toronto's famed Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in November where the championship presentation will be made.

"We are pleased to support these aspiring athletes in their pursuit and commitment to equestrian sport which instills the positive life attributes of dedication, persistence and effort," noted Gerry Brockelsby, Founding Partner of Marquest Investment Counsel, Inc.

Marquest Investment Counsel offers its expertise to high net worth investors, pension funds, endowments and foundations through the Marquest Investment Funds. Its sole focus is to provide clients with excellent investment returns and exceptional client service. Further information can be obtained by visiting www.marquest.ca.

Over $30,000 in prize money will be offered throughout the Marquest Investment Counsel Series, and current standings will always be available on EMG's website, www.equiman.com.

"We are really looking forward to welcoming Marquest Investment Counsel, Inc., to our sport and are happy to present a high caliber series to our junior and amateur competitors," said Craig Collins, Managing Partner of EMG whose family of sponsors has grown to more than 20 for the 2006 season. "Marquest is making a major contribution to our sport, and I am sure that the athletes will greatly appreciate their commitment."

Highlights of the 2006 EMG competition schedule include two back-to-back $50,000 Grand Prix events in May, as well as the $100,000 World Cup Qualifier Grand Prix held during the CSI-W Summer Festival from August 2 to 6 where Conrad Homfeld will act as course designer for the second consecutive year.

Also open is the viewing area for the Caledon Parks Estates, presented by Alliance Homes in partnership with EMG Properties. The Caledon Parks Estates, adjacent to the Caledon Equestrian Park, features 33 manor homes with custom appointments situated on 2 to 3 acre lots. Already 25% sold, construction will begin in the fall of 2006.

For more information on the Equestrian Management Group including full competition schedules and prize lists, please visit www.equiman.com.

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2006 Calendar of Events Caledon Equestrian Park

Classic @ Palgrave Phase 1 May 10-14
Caledon National May 17-21
Classic @ Palgrave Phase 2 June 7-11
Caledon Summer Classic June 14-18
Equestrian Festival July 26-30
CSI-W Summer Festival August 2-6
Autumn Classic September 14-17
CSI-W Tournament of Champions September 20-24