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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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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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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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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Gillian Sutherland and Great Tyme Win at Ottawa Fall Dressage Classic
Although the rain fell, Gillian Sutherland and Great Tyme shined in the CDI3* Ottawa Fall Dressage Classic that took place at the Nepean National Equestrian Park in Ottawa, ON, from August 24-27.
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Jon Costin Claims Grand Prix Freestyle at Ottawa Fall Dressage Classic
Jon Costin rode Wholio to victory in the Grand Prix Freestyle at the CDI3* Ottawa Fall Dressage Classic taking place at the Nepean National Equestrian Park in Ottawa, ON, from August 24-27.
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Jon Costin Claims Grand Prix Victory at Ottawa Fall Dressage Classic
Jon Costin of Freelton, ON, won the Grand Prix on Friday at the CDI3* Ottawa Fall Dressage Classic taking place at the Nepean National Equestrian Park in Ottawa, ON, from August 24-27.
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Distant Star Does it Again in Canadian Young Horse Development Series
For the second time this season, Roberto Teran and Distant Star 3E topped the Canadian Young Horse Jumper Development Series when it was held on August 11 (Four, Five and Six-Year-Olds) and August 18 (Seven and Eight-Year-Olds) during the Collingwood Horse Show in Collingwood, ON.
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Merrickville's Susanne Dutt-Roth Claims First Victory at Ottawa Fall Dressage Classic
The Ottawa Fall Dressage Classic opened on Thursday with a win for local area competitor Susanne Dutt-Roth of Merrickville, ON. The international equestrian competition is taking place from August 24-27 at the Nepean National Equestrian Park in Ottawa, ON.
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Margie Gayford and Stuntman Top $60,000 'Kubota Cup' Grand Prix at the 20th Collingwood Horse Show
Margie Gayford of Sharon, ON, topped the $60,000 'Kubota Cup' Grand Prix held Sunday, August 20, to conclude the two-week Collingwood Horse Show in Collingwood, ON.
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Leopold van Asten has his Sponsor Dancing
The arena of Stal Tops morphed into a madhouse when VDL Groep team rider Leopold van Asten won Sunday’s VDL Groep Grand Prix at CSI5* Valkenswaard. Acting as the fifth leg of the Global Champions Tour, sponsored by CN and CN WorldWide, the Grand Prix saw a total of 50 riders attempt the 1.60m track set by course designer Christa Jung (GER). Of the 18 riders who returned for the second round, 10 had been clear in the first round. Half of them again managed to be clear to advance to the all-deciding jump-off.
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CDI3* Toronto CNE Dressage Classic Debuts to Rave Reviews
The first annual CDI3* Toronto CNE Dressage Classic made its debut from August 10 to 12 in Toronto, ON. Held at the Ricoh Coliseum, site of the famous Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, the indoor dressage competition was a hit with competitors, spectators and officials alike. The Ricoh Coliseum also happens to be situated at Exhibition Place in the heart of Toronto, which plays host to the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) each August. Knox Henry, President of the Canadian National Exhibition Association, gave his full support to the CDI3* Toronto CNE Dressage Classic, helping to ensure its success.
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Royal Horse Show Introduces Qualifying Criteria for Cup Classes
The Royal Horse Show, held as part of the 84th Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, ON, from November 3-12, 2006, has introduced new qualifying criteria for the Governor General's Cup and the Lieutenant Governor's Cup held Thursday, November 9.
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Valkenswaard prepares for fifth leg of Global Champions Tour
The completion of the CSI2* Horse Festival Valkenswaard was a good lead-in to the CSI5* that will take place from August 17-20 at the home show of the Global Champions Tour initiator, Jan Tops. The show will mark the fifth of the six legs that comprise the Global Champions Tour, sponsored by CN and CN WorldWide. It is the final opportunity for riders to increase their GCT ranking before the final of the first edition of the GCT is held on September 25 in Lanaken (BEL).
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Keri Potter Works Magic to Win $50,000 Vermont Summer Celebration Grand Prix
Keri Potter worked her magic to win the $50,000 Vermont Summer Celebration Grand Prix, the final event of the Vermont Summer Festival Horse Show held July 12 to August 13 in East Dorset, Vermont.
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Beth Underhill Claims $50,000 Miele World Cup Grand Prix at the 20th Collingwood Horse Show
Canadian Olympian Beth Underhill of Schomberg, ON, claimed victory in the $50,000 Miele World Cup Grand Prix on Sunday, August 13, in Collingwood, ON.
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Kelly Adams Aces NAL/WIHS Adult Amateur Jumper Classic at Vermont Summer Festival
Kelly Adams of Mystic, Connecticut, claimed the $2,500 NAL/WIHS Adult Amateur Jumper Classic during the final week of the Vermont Summer Festival Horse Show running July 12 to August 13 in East Dorset, Vermont.
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Shaine Brooks Shines in $10,000 Georgio Armani General Store Mini Prix at Vermont Summer Festival
Shaine Brooks of Albany, New York, claimed her first win riding Equifit Pizarro in the $10,000 Georgio Armani General Store Mini Prix, Presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, on August 11 during the final week of the Vermont Summer Festival Horse Show running July 12 to August 13 in East Dorset, Vermont.
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Zazou Hoffman Tops USEF Show Jumping Talent Search
A trip to the Vermont Summer Festival paid off for Zazou Hoffman with a win in the USEF Show Jumping Talent Search on Thursday, August 10.
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Hospitality is a Highlight of the Vermont Summer Festival
For competitors, the annual Vermont Summer Festival, this year held July 12-August 13 in East Dorset, Vermont, is much more than simply a horse show.
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Karen Cudmore Claims $100,000 World Cup at Caledon Summer Festival
Karen Cudmore of Victoria, BC, claimed victory in the $100,000 World Cup Grand Prix held Sunday, August 6, at the CSI-W Caledon Summer Festival in Palgrave, ON. A stellar starting field of 30 horses and riders, including Olympic and World Championship veterans, attempted the first round track set by Canadian course designer Michel Vaillancourt, himself an Olympic Silver Medallist. Only four were able to master the test to advance to the jump-off.
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Kent Farrington Flies to Victory in $30,000 Grand Prix at Vermont Summer Festival
Kent Farrington of Greenwich, Connecticut, made his second trip to the winner's circle during Week 4 of the Vermont Summer Festival running July 12 to August 13 in East Dorset, Vermont. Hot off his win in Friday's $10,000 Tumi Outlet Store Mini Prix, Presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, riding Loriot, Farrington once again topped the field, this time aboard Titus, to win the $30,000 Manchester & the Mountains Grand Prix on Sunday, August 6.
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Hannah Anderson Finishes Fifth for Ontario at 2006 CN North American Junior and Young Riders’ Championship
Hannah Anderson of Caledon, ON, was the highest placed Ontario show jumping competitor at the CN North American Junior and Young Riders' Championship held August 1-6 at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, VA.
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Tromp Tops NAL/WIHS Children's Jumper Classic at Vermont Summer Festival
The starting field was stacked with stiff competition, but 11-year-old Mattias Tromp of North Salem, New York, bested them all to claim the $1,500 NAL/WIHS Children's Jumper Classic during Week 4 of the Vermont Summer Festival Horse Show running July 12 to August 13 in East Dorset, Vermont.
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Bronze Medal for Ontario Show Jumping Team at 2006 CN North American Junior and Young Riders’ Championship
The Ontario Junior Show Jumping Team captured the Bronze Medal at the 2006 CN North American Junior and Young Riders' Championship taking place August 1-6 at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, VA.
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Kent Farrington Claims $10,000 Tumi Mini Prix at Vermont Summer Festival
Kent Farrington claimed the $10,000 Tumi Outlet Store Mini Prix, Presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, during Week 4 of the Vermont Summer Festival Horse Show running July 12 to August 13 in East Dorset, Vermont.
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Ontario's Hannah Anderson Currently Second at 2006 CN North American Junior and Young Riders’ Championship
Hannah Anderson, 16, of Caledon, ON, claimed second place on the opening day of show jumping competition at the 2006 CN North American Junior and Young Riders' Championship taking place August 1-6 at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, VA.
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Emma Lipman Tops USEF Show Jumping Talent Search
In her fourth week competing in the USEF Show Jumping Talent Search at the Vermont Summer Festival Horse Show running July 12 to August 13 in East Dorset, Vermont, 16-year-old Emma Lipman made her first trip to the winner's circle.
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Vermont Summer Festival Has Huge Economic Impact on Vermont Tourism
The Vermont Summer Festival, the largest ‘AA’ rated hunter-jumper horse show held in New England, had a huge economic impact on the state of Vermont with approximately $15 million spent throughout the duration of the five-week competition.
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‘On the Canadian Scene’, with Jennifer Ward
This week I am south of the border at that great five-week horse show known as the Vermont Summer Festival.  Even though I am not in Canada, I still find myself surrounded by my Canadian friends, including Angela Covert and Mike Lawrence.  Two of the nicest people in the business, the couple operate the training and sales business, Eastwood Equine Inc., just outside of Montreal and are 'regulars' at the Vermont Summer Festival.
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Julia Vysniauskas to Represent Lithuania at 2006 World Equestrian Games
Julia Vysniauskas of Cochrane, AB, will represent Lithuania at the 2006 World Equestrian Games to be held in Aachen, Germany, from August 20 to September 3.
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