Changes to Running Fox CET National and Regional Finals

Ottawa, Ontario — Jump Canada is pleased to announce that, for the 2007 season, the top four riders from each regional qualifier will to eligible for the Running Fox CET National Medal Final held at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair from November 2-11 in Toronto, ON.

In the past, only the top three riders from the Regional Finals (Ontario, Quebec/Maritime, Prairie and Pacific) advanced to the Running Fox CET National Medal Final.  With the increase to four riders per region, a total of 16 riders will now contest the prestigious equitation final.

“This very important national program, along with its grass roots partner, the CET Mini Medal, has grown significantly across Canada,” stated Frances McAvity, Chair of the CET Medal Committee.  “We are thrilled this year to be able to support 16 riders at the Running Fox CET Medal National Final.”

For the seventh year in a row, Canadian-owned Running Fox Equestrian Products Inc. will sponsor the Running Fox CET National Medal Final, as well as the Running Fox CET Regional Medal Finals.

A retail equestrian store located in Burlington, ON, with a mobile unit that attends several ‘A’ rated shows in Canada and the U.S. each year, Running Fox has graciously donated a saddle for the winner of the CET National Medal Final while the top eight riders will receive a CET Medal cooler.  At the CET Regional Medal Finals, Running Fox will donate leather halters to the top four competitors.

“Running Fox is proud to continue sponsoring the CET Medal Regionals and the CET Medal Final.  We feel that the CET Medal program is an important stepping stone in a rider’s career on the way to representing Canada,” said Debbie Smith, founder of Running Fox. “It is with great pride that we are able to help the wonderful team producing this class.”

Barbara Anderson of Calgary, AB, initiated the CET Medal class.  It was designed to provide a foundation for riders moving from the hunter divisions into jumper competition and is run as an equitation class where riders are not only judged on their position and riding style, but also their ability to control the horse over a jumper course.  Course requirements for the CET Medal competition include a triple combination and a liverpool.  A flat phase, held after the jumping, incorporates lengthening of stride and counter canter.

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