First Day of Competition at Tournament of Champions

As the fifth annual Tournament of Champions got underway today at York Equestrian Centre, it became apparent why York Region is the horse capital of Canada. Riders from the area took home top ribbons in competition illustrating both the depth of equestrian talent and participation in the region.

In the Grand Prix Ring, the top show jumpers got a feel for the ring where they will be competing for top money in the feature events that begin tomorrow with the first phase of the $75,000 Canada Cup. Canada’s talented up and coming young riders also got their first taste of competition as they entered the first phase of the Next Generation division.

Thursday’s Results:

Open Welcome:
2. Cimeron 3E/Hugh Graham, Schomberg
9. Cleo Lane/Greg Kuti, Schomberg
11. Millcreek Marco Taere/Eric Lamaze, Schomberg

Stoneleigh Motors Next Generation:
1. Inglewood/Margie Sproule, Aurora
8. Kremlin/Shannon Swaddling, Markham

Jr/Am Sec 4 Welcome:
7. Oreo/Liz Gayford, Aurora

#39 Jr/Am Sec. 4 Speed:
3. Oreo/Liz Gayford, Aurora
5. Day Trader/Pat Becker, Gormley

Jr/Am Sec 3 Welcome:
5. Giotto/Nicole Denouden, King
8. Leviathan B/Alix Begg, Aurora
9. Arlington/Shannon Geary, Keswick

Jr/Am Sec 3 Speed:
Level I Jumper:
1. Cassandra/John Pearce, Stouffville
2. Plouvien/Mac Cone, King
6. Raya De La Cour/Eric Lamaze, King
8. Foxwood Spencer/Jim Elder, Schomberg

Combined Working Hunter U/S:
5. Guinness/Darcy Hayes, King,
6. Corrado/John Pearce, Stouffville

#24 Combined Working Hunter:
3. Guinness/Darcy Hayes, King
6. Corrado/John Pearce, Stouffville
9. Mistral V/Ryan Roy, King

#25 Combined Working Hunter:
1. Guinness/Darcy Hayes, King
6. Corrado/John Pearce, Stouffville

#26 Combined Working Hunter:
3. Guinness/Darcy Hayes, King
5. Corrado/John Pearce, Stouffville
8. Mistral V/Ryan Roy, King

Combined Working Hunter:
CH: Portico/Wayne McLellan, King, ON
RES: Eloise/Robert Sharpe, Guelph, ON

Jr Working Hunter U/S:
3. Lightly Frosted/Lisa Bourbonniere, Markham

#8 Jr Working Hunter:
4. Lightly Frosted/Lisa Bourbonniere, Markham

#9 Jr Working Hunter:
5. Lightly Frosted/Lisa Bourbonniere, Markham

#10 Jr Working Hunter:
6. Lightly Frosted/Lisa Bourbonniere, Markham

Jr Working Hunter:
CH: Another Shock/Asta Torokvei, Toronto, ON
RES: Prince of Thieves/Alex Graham, QC

Am Owner Hunter U/S:
1. Pas De Deux/Sarah Cross, Markham
3. Turning Point/Sarah Weir, King
6. Forrest/Debbie Weir, King
7. Twelve O’Clock/Christina Rolston, Queensville
8. Never The Less/Mary Skey, Newmarket

#20 Am Owner Hunter:
1. Big Shot/Virginia Gayford, Aurora Stetson/Corrie Bannister, King
3. Crusader/Chrissie Lindo, Schomberg
5. Forrest/Debbie Weir, King
7. Never The Less/Mary Skey, Newmarket
8. Newsflash/Erin Elder, King

#21 Am Owner Hunter:
1. Big Shot/Virginia Gayford, Aurora
2. Stetson/Corrie Bannister, King
3. Crusader/Chrissie Lindo, Schomberg
7. Turning Point/Sarah Weir, King
8. Newsflash/Erin Elder, Aurora
9. Forrest/Debbie Weir, King

#22 Am Owner Hunter:
1. Stetson/Corrie Bannister, King
2. Big Shot/Virginia Gayford, Aurora
3. Twelve O Clock/Christina Rolston, Queensville
4. Crusader/Chrissie Lindo, Schomberg
5. Forrest/Debbie Weir, King
7. Never The Less/Mary Skey, Newmarket

Am Owner Hunter:
CH: Big Shot/Virginia Gayford, Aurora, ON
RES: Stetson/Corrie Bannister, King, ON

Schooling Hunter:
3. Privileged/Rob Carey, King
4. Corrado/John Pearce, Stouffville
5. Guinness/Darcy Hayes, King