Ottawa, ON – The Canadian Eventing Committee is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2008 Canadian Eventing Athlete Development Scholarships. 

 

The 2008 recipients are Kerry Johnston of Summerland, BC, Stephanie Rhodes-Bosch also of Summerland, BC, and Sarah Talaga of Richmond Hill, ON.

Designed to recognize and encourage Canadian riders in the pursuit of international competition, this year’s program offered scholarships of $1,000 each these three outstanding young athletes. The assessment criteria included eventing experience, competition results, competition plans and goals, and dedication to the sport, including support and promotion of the sport of eventing in Canada.

Johnston has been riding since the age of seven and is currently competing successfully at the three star level with her horse Warrick, a 10-year-old Canadian Warmblood stallion. In 2008, the pair were the top placed Canadians at the Galway Downs Three Day Event CCI 2*division in November finishing in second place. A member of the Canadian Eventing National Team long list in 2008 and 2009, Johnston’s goal in 2009 is to compete with Warrick at the advanced three-star level. 

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