HJN Content posted on November 11th, 2006

Margie Gayford and Stuntman Finish on Top of Jump Canada Series

Ottawa, Ontario — Margie Gayford of Sharon, ON, was named the 2006 Jump Canada Series Champion following the final event, the $75,000 CN World Cup Grand Prix, held November 8 at the Royal Horse Show in Toronto, ON. (Read on…)

Sergio Campos and Shakira Do Jacare Win Big in Fall Classics Opener

Conyers, GA –Owner-rider Sergio Campos of Longwood, Florida became the man to chase in the opening Welcome Stake of the Fall Series presented by Essex Classics. Partnered with Shakira Do Jacare a 9-year-old Brazilian mare bred at his family’s home in Brazil, Campos beat out a field of 24 nationally and internationally ranked competitors to take the victory. (Read on…)

Canada’s Ian Millar Scores Victory at Toronto’s Royal Horse Show

Toronto, Ontario – Eight-time Olympian Ian Millar made his first trip to the winner’s circle at the 2006 edition of the Royal Horse Show, winning the $50,000 Weston Canadian Open on Friday evening in Toronto, ON.

Sold out yet again, show jumping fans packed into the 6,400-seat Ricoh Coliseum for another exciting night of competition. Featuring the top ranked riders in the world, 21 competitors took up the challenge set by course designer and 1976 Olympic Silver Medalist, Michel Vaillancourt. (Read on…)

Taylor Bland Awarded ProChaps ‘Athlete of the Month’ for October

Ottawa, Ontario —Taylor Bland of Calgary, AB, was named the ProChaps ‘Athlete of the Month’ for October following her incredible victory in the 2006 FEI Children’s International Jumping Final, held October 22-28 at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, AB. (Read on…)