The team of riders that were selected to be part of the inaugural Great Rider Intensive Training (GRIT) program gathered at Adena Springs in Aurora, Ontario for their second group training camp. Held over two days, the 19 riders were immersed in an in-depth series of training sessions and lectures meant to further their understanding of the sport and hone their athletic skills.

Spearheaded by Ontario Equestrian, the program targets podium bound athletes with successful competition experience, whose goal is to be part of the National Team. Athletes submitted applications to participate in the program that features head coach Christilot Boylen and Ian Millar as a consultant to the program.

“We have to be able to show the up-and-coming riders and up-and-coming coaches what the level is,” explained Boylen on the value of the GRIT program. “They have to have access to advice.”

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