HJN Content posted on August 24th, 2006

Distant Star Does it Again in Canadian Young Horse Development Series

Collingwood, Ontario – 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. (Read on…)

Eventing Begins at Aachen - Australia assumes the lead, Dibowski best rider of the day

Andreas Dibowski of the German team achieved the best result of the day in the dressage competition of the eventing. He was awarded 40.9 (minus) points with his 12-year-old Hanoverian mare, FRH Serve Well and is followed by the Australian rider Megan Jones with the 13-year-old gelding, Kriby Parker Irish Jester, (44.1). The rider from New Zealand, Donna Smith, currently ranks third with the 11-year-old thoroughbred gelding, Call Me Clifton (45.4). (Read on…)

Merrickville’s Susanne Dutt-Roth Claims First Victory at Ottawa Fall Dressage Classic

Ottawa, Ontario – 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. (Read on…)

The Canadian Equestrian Team at the 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games: - ‘Daily Diary’ with CET Chef De Mission Mike Gallagher Now Available Online!

Aachen, Germany — Want a ‘behind the scenes’ look of the Canadian Equestrian Teams’ experience at the 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG)? (Read on…)

Idols and Faces, Young and Old

One of the neatest things about being in Aachen at the 2006 WEG has been watching so many people have access to the people they may have idolized. I know I have a short list of famous people (of the non-equestrian type) that I would love to meet, if not just to tell them how much they have inspired me creatively, or how ultimately super cool I think they are, or just how much I love them. The reason is not important. Almost everyone has idols – it’s one thing we all share, regardless of age. (Read on…)

Eventers, Vaulters Take the Stages at Aachen 2006 WEG

Aachen, Germany - A brand new cross-country course awaits the eventers as they begin their first of three phases at the 2006 WEG. But before they can take to the new course (which will be contested in the short format without steeplechase), there are two days of dressage. And if the morning of the first day is any indication, it will be a cold and wet ride. In addition, it was the first day of a series of compulsories for the vaulting squads vying for medals. (Read on…)

WEG - Eventing Competition begins

Eventing competition began today with the Dressage test. After the first Dressage day, Germany’s Andreas Dibowski (IRL) on FRH Serve Well is in the lead with 40.90. He is followed by Megan Jones (AUS) on Kirby Park Irish Jester with 44.10 and Donna Smith (NZL) on call Me Clifton (45.40). (Read on…)

Anti-doping Control

One of the major priorities of the FEI is to ensure doping-free horsesport and protect the health and welfare of its animal and human athletes. Strict anti-doping tests will be conducted during the two weeks of the 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games and we would like to provide you with the details on the testing procedure that will take place in Aachen. (Read on…)

Dancing For Their Country: Canada’s Evi Strasser and Ashley Holzer Compete at the World Equestrian Games

Aachen, Germany — Evi Strasser of Sainte-Adèle, QC and her 12-year-old Oldenburg gelding Quantum Tyme finished in 35th place out of 89 horses in the Grand Prix team competition at the 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games in Aachen, Germany. (Read on…)

Arriving early was a good thing for Canada’s Event Riders at the 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games

Aachen, DE – August 24, 2025 – “The horses shipped and settled well. We came in a day earlier than planned, but, in hindsight, that was a good thing. It helped them adjust, especially with all the activity from the beginning of dressage. It was good for the riders, too. They got to learn the system,” said Canadian Eventing Chef d’Équipe, Greg Paull. (Read on…)

Canadian Dressage Results from 2006 FEI WEG

Aachen, DE - August 23, 2025 - Canada’s Dressage riders were on center stage today, competing in the Dressage Grand Prix (FEI Grand Prix Test 2003). Ashley Holzer, now living in New York, was the first Canadian to go. Entering the ring on Gambol amid enthusiastic cheers from fellow Canadian Equestrian Teammates, supporters and fans, she gestured for silence. (Read on…)

Brentina and Debbie McDonald Withdraw from Dressage Competition at the World Equestrian Games in Aachen, Germany

(Aachen, Germany)—The United States Equestrian Federation announced today that Brentina and Debbie McDonald will withdraw from the remainder of the dressage competition at the World Equestrian Games due to a veterinary concern. (Read on…)

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