Juniors Shine Bright at Blainville Dressage International
Although the sun only made brief appearances, the competition was shining in the FEI Junior Freestyle competition held Friday during the CDI3* Blainville Dressage International, an internationally-sanctioned equestrian competition running June 28-July 1 at Blainville Equestrian Park.
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Quebec's Evi Strasser Wins Grand Prix at Blainville Dressage International
Evi Strasser of Ste-Adele, QC, successfully defended her title to win the Grand Prix on Thursday at the CDI3* Blainville Dressage International, an internationally-sanctioned equestrian competition running June 28-July 1 at Blainville Equestrian Park.
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‘On the Canadian Scene’, with Jennifer Ward
The first CDI dressage show of the season was held in Ottawa, and three female riders stood out to claim victories at the advanced level.
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Gillian Sutherland Wins, Quebec's Lyne Joly Takes Third at Blainville Equestrian Park
Competition opened at the CDI3* Blainville Dressage International, an internationally-sanctioned equestrian competition running June 28-July 1 at Blainville Equestrian Park.
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World-Class Dressage Dances Into Quebec's Blainville Equestrian Park
The best Canadian dressage competitors dance into the Blainville Equestrian Park as the international equestrian facility plays host to the CDI3* Blainville Dressage International from June 28-July 1, 2006. A record number of equestrian athletes will descend on the Blainville Equestrian Park to compete in one of the country's most prestigious equestrian events with a purse of $20,000 in prize money.
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belgians cash in at monaco
For the second time, Belgian Olympian Ludo Philippaerts received a princely sum for his victory in the Grand Prix du Prince de Monaco held Saturday, June 24. Having received accolades from Prince Rainier for his victory in 2001, this time the 43-year-old was presented with the trophy by Prince Albert II of Monaco.
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Brockville's Andrea Bresee is Best at CDI Ottawa Summer Dressage Classic
Music filled the Nepean National Equestrian Park as Freestyle competition took center stage at the CDI3* Ottawa Summer Dressage Classic held June 22-25 in Ottawa, ON. Big winners included Andrea Bresee of Brockville, ON, Briannon Johnson of Ottawa, ON, Jessica Rhinelander of St. John's, NL, and Tatianna Turcotte of Mount Royal, QC.
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Evi Strasser Dances to Victory at CDI Ottawa Summer Dressage Classic
Evi Strasser decisively claimed victory in the Grand Prix Freestyle held Saturday afternoon at the CDI3* Ottawa Summer Dressage Classic running until June 25 at the Nepean National Equestrian Park in Ottawa, ON.
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Tops Stables is Tops in Monaco
The second day of the Jumping International de Monte-Carlo marked great success for Jan Tops, the man behind the Global Champions Tour (GCT). Australian competitor Edwina Alexander, who rides for Tops Stables, won Friday's featured event, the Prix Mediterranean Netwerk s.a.m., riding Isovlas Socrates. In addition, Daniel Deusser (GER), who also competed for the Tops Stables, finished as the runner-up with Aktion Pur. Olympic Champion Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA) took third place with Oasis.
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Evi Strasser and Quantum Tyme Top Grand Prix, Diane Creech and Wiona Win Prix St. Georges at CDI Ottawa Summer Dressage Classic
The international division of the CDI3* Ottawa Summer Dressage Classic running until June 25 at the Nepean National Equestrian Park in Ottawa, ON opened on Friday with a Grand Prix victory for Evi Strasser and Quantum Tyme.
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100,000 Euros Raised for JustWorld International
At the JustWorld International Charity Gala held Thursday evening, June 22, during the CSI Jumping International de Monte-Carlo, the Global Champions Tour raised money for a good cause.
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Ottawa's Simone Williams Claims First Victory at CDI Ottawa Summer Dressage Classic
Local competitor Simone Williams opened the Ottawa Summer Dressage Classic with a win. The international equestrian competition is running June 22-25 at the Nepean National Equestrian Park in Ottawa, ON.
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‘On the Canadian Scene’, with Jennifer Ward
The Canadian Show Jumping Team for the 2006 World Equestrian Games was named Tuesday night and while the news was eagerly awaited, there were no big surprises.  Mario Deslauriers, Jill Henselwood, Eric Lamaze, Ian Millar, and Chris Pratt were the five chosen by the Selection Committee to comprise the Team.
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hot start in monaco
The American riders enjoyed great success on the opening day of Jumping International de Monte-Carlo running June 22 to 24. In the 1.25m Invitational Class, Anna McWane was by far the fastest with Rusi. In the 1.35m Invitational Class, Alexa Weeks and Riane were the winning team while McWane placed third, this time riding Vincent.
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CN WorldWide Presents Charity Gala at CSI Monaco
Freight carrier CN WorldWide, premier sponsor of the Global Champions Tour (GCT), will present a charity gala on Thursday, June 22, for the benefit of JustWorld International (JWI), the official charity of the Global Champions Tour. The gala takes place during the CSI**** Jumping International de Monte Carlo, staged in the famous harbour of Monaco from June 22 to 24. A minimum donation of 75,000 euro will be presented to JWI, a not-for-profit organization working in impoverished countries for the benefit of underprivileged children.
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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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Brookstreet Hotel Sponsors $35,000 Jumping Derby at ‘KUBOTA’ Capital Classic Show Jumping Tournament
The ‘KUBOTA’ Capital Classic Show Jumping Tournament is pleased to welcome Brookstreet Hotel as a presenting sponsor at this year's event running July 12-16, 2006, at the Nepean National Equestrian Park in Ottawa, ON.
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Simone Williams Claims Dressage Championship Title
Simone Williams claimed the Fourth Level Championship at the 'Spring Into Dressage - Cornerstone at Palgrave' equestrian competition held June 1-4 at the Caledon Equestrian Park in Palgrave, ON.
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‘On the Canadian Scene’, with Jennifer Ward
In one of those situations where if you didn't laugh you'd cry, the Bromont International Three Day Event took place under rainy skies from June 8-11. Although sunny skies were reported in the surrounding area, the clouds hung over the site of the equestrian events at the 1976 Montreal Olympics.
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Nutraceutical to Sponsor Show Jumping Hall of Fame Series at 2006 Vermont Summer Festival
Nutraceutical International Corporation has announced its sponsorship of the Amateur-Owner Division of the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Series at the 2006 Vermont Summer Festival held July 12 to August 13, 2006, in East Dorset, VT.
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Canada's Tonya Henning Celebrates Success at CSI Cannes
Canada's Tonya Henning enjoyed victory at the CSI4* Cannes International Show Jumping Tournament held June 8-10 in Cannes, France. Just four days after winning the 1.40m Amateur Large Tour at CSI4* Wiesbaden, Germany, with Mill Creek Sparky, Henning piloted...
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Thomas Frühmann Celebrates Victory in Cannes
"A tough challenge for the horses," is how winner Thomas Frühmann described the second leg of the Global Champions Tour. In the Grand Prix of Cannes held Saturday, June 10, Frühmann and his partner, The Sixth Sense, were the only ones to remain clear over two rounds plus a jump-off.
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Second Leg of the Global Champions Tour – The Goal is Monaco
The second leg of the Global Champions Tour (GCT) set for Saturday, June 10, at CSI Cannes promises to be thrilling. Such famous names as Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA) and Ludo Philippaerts (BEL) scored victories early in the week at the CSI**** event, proving they are in top form heading into the main event.
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Roberto Teran and Encore Win in Canadian Young Horse Development Series
The third installment of the 2006 Canadian Young Horse Jumper Development Series was held on Sunday, June 4, at the Fox Run Horse Show in Troy, ON.
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‘On the Canadian Scene’, with Jennifer Ward
As the Spruce Meadows "National" Tournament opens in Calgary, Alberta, so do the Observation Trials for those 'cream of the crop' Canadian competitors hoping to be picked for the upcoming World Equestrian Games in Aachen, Germany.
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Global Champions Tour Comes to Europe
Following a successful opening competition in the 'Sunshine State' of Florida, the Global Champions Tour, sponsored by CN WorldWide, lands on European soil in June. The second leg of the richest series in show jumping will take place during CSI Cannes from June 8-10, which this year is celebrating its 25th anniversary.
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Riviera Tour Off to Strong Start in Saint Tropez
The first FEI-sanctioned horse show ever held at the gorgeous Polo Club of Saint Tropez was a resounding success. The competitors, sponsors, and media were all impressed by the premises and the infrastructure of the CSI*** event. The competitors were especially pleased by the good footing, and felt that the stabling was excellent.
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Canada's Tonya Henning Wins at Wiesbaden
Canada's Tonya Henning emerged the winner on the final day of competition at CSI4* Wiesbaden, an international show jumping event held June 2-5 over the Pentecost holiday weekend in Wiesbaden, Germany.
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JustWorld International Mourns Loss of Mr. Howard A. Newman
It is with great sadness that JustWorld International, a not-for-profit organization working in impoverished countries for the benefit of underprivileged children, recognizes the passing of Howard A. 'Micky' Newman on April 12, 2006, at his home in Wellington, Florida.
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‘On the Canadian Scene’, with Jennifer Ward
It is time to turn our attention to the world of dressage.  In eastern Canada, things got off to a strong start when the Ottawa Spring Dressage Classic held May 18-21 was a complete a sell-out.  Held at the Nepean National Equestrian Park in Ottawa, which also plays host the popular Capital Classic Show Jumping Tournament in July, organizer Cara Whitham of Equivents, Inc. was booked solid by the time the closing date for entries had rolled around, leaving those who were not punctual with their entries out in the cold, or should we say, out in the rain.
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