HJN Content posted on October 31st, 2006

Sponsors Step Forward to Support Inaugural Jump Canada Hall of Fame

Toronto, Ontario – The inaugural Jump Canada Hall of Fame Gala and Induction Ceremony has been met with overwhelming response from both corporate and individual sponsors. Sponsor support will ensure that the Hall of Fame Gala and Induction Ceremony held Sunday, November 5, 2006, at the Royal York in Toronto, ON, is a resounding success. (Read on…)

Dr. Sheila C. Johnson Hosts Annual Red, White & Blue Dinner During $100,000 President’s Cup Grand Prix Sponsored by Salamander Hospitality

Washington, D.C. – The Annual Red, White & Blue Dinner held during the evening gala performance of the Washington International Horse Show was a huge success.

A who’s who of the equestrian world gathered to watch the $100,000 President’s Cup Grand Prix (one of the biggest horse events of the 2006 winter season) sponsored by Salamander Hospitality. The gala was hosted by Dr. Sheila C. Johnson at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. (Read on…)

Canadian Show Jumping Championships Promises Exciting Showdown

Toronto, Ontario – When the Royal Horse Show opens on Friday, November 3, show jumping fans will witness an exciting showdown between the country’s best in the Canadian Championships.

Hosted by the Royal Horse Show, held as part as the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair running November 3-12, the Jump Canada Canadian Show Jumping Championship is presented by Greenhawk Harness and Equestrian Supplies Inc. and Ariat International Inc. and features $70,000 in prize money. (Read on…)

Tango Las Marismas Carries Canada’s Taylor Bland to Top of FEI Children’s Final

Calgary, Alberta – Tango Las Marismas carried Taylor Bland to a historic victory by becoming the first Canadian to win the FEI Children’s Final held October 24 to 28 at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, AB.

Bland, 13, of Calgary, AB, piloted the Spanish-bred Tango Las Marismas, owned by Las Marismas Sporthorses, to the Gold Medal. After placing second in the first two rounds of competition on Wednesday and Friday, Bland was among the six riders to advance to the jump-off in the final round of competition on Saturday evening. (Read on…)