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.