Hunter Jumper
Frankie Chesler returns to North America
To have an adventure is to embark on a remarkable and exciting experience. Frankie Chesler of Orangeville, Ontario has had just that, riding, training and showing her horses throughout Europe these past few months.
FEI Task Force on Doping and Medication Policy
Coaching the Coaches - George Morris & Leslie Law Share Their Expertise
Two of the world’s most respected horsemen spent three days sharing their knowledge and expertise with coaches and spectators from across Canada, at the Royal Canadian Riding Academy (Cedar Mills, Ontario) from November 19 – 21st. Organized by past-Olympian and level four coach Peter Gray, the weekend ran under the Eventing Canada flag with the support of the OHJA and Jump Canada. The symposium provided a chance to watch some of Canada’s top riders get instruction from two great men, and to draw from their unique coaching styles, taking home ideas to help revamp their own lesson plans for the future.
Kim Farlinger Awarded ProChaps Athlete of the Month Title for November
Kim Farlinger of Annan, ON, has been named the ProChaps ‘Athlete of the Month’ for November.
Ainsley Vince and Catch 22 Score Triple Victory in 2004 Jump Canada Series
For the third consecutive year, Ainsley Vince of Milton, ON, and Catch 22 have won the 2004 Jump Canada Series.
Eric Lamaze and Jill Henselwood to Represent Canada at 2005 World Cup Final
As the top two riders in the Canadian League World Cup standings, Eric Lamaze and Jill Henselwood have earned invitations to compete in the 2005 World Cup Final held April 20-25 in Las Vegas, NV.
FEI Renders Decision on Ludger Beerbaum's Olympic Doping Case - Germany May Lose Team Gold
Following a hearing held in Zurich (SUI) on 2 December 2004, the FEI Judicial Committee determined that there had been a breach of FEI General Regulations Art. 146.2 at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens relating to the presence of the prohibited substance Betamethasone in the horse Goldfever 3. Beerbaum may appeal the decision through the Court of Arbitration of Sport (CAS) however if the appeal is lost then the Team Showjumping Gold Medal will be taken from Germany and given to the USA. Sweden would move up to receive Silver and Germany will have to settle for Bronze.
Carly Campbell Cooper Claims 2004 National Talent Squad Championship Title
For the second year in a row, Carly Campbell Cooper and Croft Temptation claimed the National Talent Squad Championship at the Royal Horse Show in Toronto, ON.
Archie Bunker and Double Diamond Crowned National Young Horse Champions
Archie Bunker was crowned the National Six-Year-Old Champion while Double Diamond was named the National Five-Year-Old Champion when the 2004 Canadian Young Horse Jumper Development Series concluded on November 7 and 8 at the Royal Horse Show in Toronto, ON.
Two Canadians Invited to 2004 FEI Children’s Jumper Final
Canada’s Amanda Knowles and Lisa Narraway have qualified to compete at the 2004 FEI Children’s Jumping Final hosted at Hummingbird Nest Ranch in Simi Valley, CA, from November 22-28, 2004.