Toronto, Ontario – The 2008 Jump Canada Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Gala, presented by BMO Financial Group, will honour champions of both the past and present as, in addition to seven new inductees, show jumping’s newly minted Olympic Gold and Silver Medalists will also be recognized.
The Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Gala will be held on Sunday, November 9, at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto, ON. This year’s inductees are Jumper Horse – Monopoly; Rider – Shirley (Thomas) Prosser; Coach/Trainer – Tom Gayford; Sponsor – Rothmans of Pall Mall Canada; Builder (Individual) – Ron and Marg Southern; Hunter Horse – Blue By You; and Pony – Minnie Mouse.
In addition to celebrating the achievements of the 2008 inductees, the Jump Canada Hall of Fame will also be congratulating the 2008 Olympic Silver Medal Team consisting of Mac Cone, Jill Henselwood, Eric Lamaze and Ian Millar. Special recognition will be given to Lamaze as the Individual Gold Medalist.