Calgary, Alberta – The Management of Rocky Mountain Show Jumping is pleased at this time to announce that the Rocky Mountain Classic II has been chosen to host the FEI Children’s Jumping Western Qualifier on August 25 – 29, 2010. The Eastern Qualifier will be held on August 18-22 at the National Tournament in Ontario. Junior athletes will be competing for a chance to represent Canada at the FEI Children’s Finals in Doha, Quatar later in the year.
This is the second consecutive year that RMSJ has been selected to host a regional qualifier. Albertan’s were very excited to see local rider Georgia Young, coached by Gail Greenough, represent Canada at the finals in Abu Dhabi last year.
Just a few weeks ago, RMSJ learned that both the Rocky Mountain Classic I (Aug 18-22) and Classic II (Aug 25-29) will be CSI 2* sanctioned. Both weeks of competition will feature a $50,000 Grand Prix held on Saturday. In addition to prize money, competitors in the CSI2* events will also gain valuable points towards the FEI Rolex World Rider Rankings.