The 2012 Jump Canada Talent Squad has been announced. During the 2011 season, 13 Talent Squad qualifying competitions were held in the Eastern Division while 10 qualifying competitions comprised the Western Division. The top five riders from each division form the 2012 Jump Canada Talent Squad. They are, in alphabetical order, as follows:
Rider Hometown Horse
Ben Asselin Calgary, AB Magic Man owned by Attache Stables
Margie Gayford Sharon, ON Calando Z owned by Paddy Ann Burns
Katelyn Lesway Kemptville, ON Limited Edition owned by B & M Farms
Lauren Patava Toronto, ON Sly owned by Bonaventure Farms
Tamie Phillips Strathmore, AB Lerche 37 owned by Tamie Phillips
Ryan Roy King City, ON Limbo 124 owned by Doug Bannister
Dominique Shone Langley, BC Ka Ching owned by Caroline Shone
Lanie Thomas Richmond, BC Albion owned by Lanie Thomas
Femke van den Bosch Red Deer, AB TomTom owned by John van den Bosch
Jennifer Whyte Cochrane, AB Peninsula Apollo owned by Bryte Enterprises Ltd.
The National Talent Squad Series is a means of recognizing up-and-coming riders who are preparing to enter the grand prix ranks and demonstrate the ability to become future members of the Canadian Equestrian Team. Complete details on the Jump Canada Talent Squad Series are available on the Jump Canada website http://www.equinecanada.ca/jumpcanada.
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