The JustWorld International Horseless Horse Show will take place on Friday, August 14, during the 2009 National Capital Show Jumping Tournament in Ottawa, ON. Photo by Sportfot.com

August 4, 2009 – Ottawa, Ontario – JustWorld International will once again partner with a major show jumping tournament to raise funds for underprivileged children in developing nations. Joining forces with the National Capital Show Jumping Tournament, JustWorld fundraising events will be held throughout the first of two weeks of competition, August 12-16, at the Nepean National Equestrian Park in Ottawa, ON.

The popular Horseless Horse Show, which sees human competitors of all ages tackle jumps on foot, and ‘The Candy Shoppe’ fashion show are two of the events being featured.

The Horseless Horse Show is the highlight of JustWorld’s trademark fundraising events and is always a crowd pleaser for competitors and spectators alike. The Horseless Horse Show will take place on the evening on Friday, August 14, in the grand prix ring, following the fun-filled Groom’s Class. The Horseless Horse Show, sponsored by Brookstreet Hotel, invites children of all ages to participate on foot in a variety of different classes including Short Stirrup, Children’s Jumper, High Jump, Pair Relay and the Grand Prix. The obstacles, which include many creative sponsor jumps, will be set by renowned course designer Guilherme Jorge of Brazil.

On Sunday evening, August 16, ‘The Candy Shoppe’ fashion show, produced by designer Regan Hayes, will be held at the Brookstreet Hotel. Many show jumping competitors will be acting as models, making for a light-hearted evening of entertainment.

Proceeds from both the Horseless Horse Show and ‘The Candy Shoppe’ fashion show will go directly towards helping underprivileged children at JustWorld project sites in Brazil, Cambodia, Guatemala, Honduras and Senegal.

Founded by former grand prix competitor Jessica Newman, JustWorld International has worked to bring together the equestrian community and others with the goal of improving the lives of disadvantaged children in the developing world. With show jumping riders around the world signing up to become JustWorld Rider Ambassadors, Newman has mobilized some of the sport's biggest names towards supporting JustWorld’s projects in Brazil, Cambodia, Guatemala, Honduras, and Kenya. There are currently over 200 Rider Ambassadors from 27 different countries, ranging from nine-year-old pony riders to Olympic medalists, who help bring attention to JustWorld International’s cause.

Through donations of prize money or proceeds from clinics, volunteering at the JustWorld International events and project sites, or simply by telling people about JustWorld's projects, these riders have chosen to make a difference by competing . . . with a purpose. With many of the Rider Ambassadors wearing the JustWorld signature blue jacket every time they go in the ring, as well as custom saddle pads, bonnets and fly sheets, JustWorld is at the forefront of the equestrian stage.

For more information about JustWorld’s involvement at the National Capital Show Jumping Tournament, or to find out how you can become a sponsor or a rider ambassador, please visit www.justworldinternational.org or contact Executive Director Jessica Newman at jnewman@justworldinternational.org.

Founded in 2002, JustWorld International raises awareness and funds in the equestrian community to support humanitarian projects that benefit impoverished communities and children in the developing world. Cooperating with local partners, JustWorld International implements sustainable, culturally sensitive education, health and vocational projects. For more information on JustWorld International and its upcoming fundraising events, please visit www.justworldinternational.org.