Jump Canada Announces 2010 Talent Squad

Ottawa, ON – Jump Canada is pleased to announce the members of the 2010 Jump Canada Talent Squad. During the 2009 season, 11 Talent Squad qualifying competitions were held in the Eastern Division while 9 qualifying competitions comprised the Western Division. The best five riders from each division form the 2010 Jump Canada Talent Squad.

Rider (listed alphabetically)      Horse                                              Hometown

Gary Brewster                     Countdown                               West Vancouver, BC

Jaclyn Duff                          Air Time                                   Edmonton, ON

Joelle Froese                        Condor                                    Abbotsford, BC

Margie Gayford                    Showgirl                                  Sharon, ON

Lindsay Hitchner                   Quipa LS                                  High River, AB

Francois Lamontagne             Anton                                      St-Eustache, QC

Margot Lefebvre                   Mister Cash van der Veldmolen    Stittsville, ON

Melissandre Lincourt              Noveko’s Rebelle                       Rosemere, QC

Heather MacInnis                  Shine of Light                           Burlington, ON

Brian Morton                        Spitfire                                    Langley, BC

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 www.equinecanada.ca/jumpcanada.