Trio of Canadian Show Jumpers Competing in Aachen

Three Canadians are flying the maple leaf at the CSI3* Aachen International Jumping tournament currently taking place Sept. 4-6 in Aachen, Germany. While the covid-19 pandemic slammed the brakes on the CSIO Aachen traditionally held at the end of June, organizers created a new event later in the show season which has attracted top jumping competitors from around the world.

The Canuck contingent includes Eric Lamaze and fellow Torrey Pines rider Chris Pratt; between them they have brought an entourage of talent including Chacco Kid, Coco Bongo, Dieu Merci Van T & L, Delicalato v/h Marienshof and Newberry Balia Nl. Nikolaus Leckebusch-Peters, 21, a Toronto native, is riding C’Est La Vie and Curly Sue 187.

In today’s results, Lamaze and Chacco Kid placed 2nd in the CSI3* 1.45m class in the Deutsche Bank Stadium and was 16th in the Sparkassen-Youngsters-Cup with the mare Tiesto Du Parsis Z; Pratt was 20th in the same class aboard Newberry Balia Nl. Leckebusch-Peters was 22nd and 24th in the well-filled NetAachen-Prize CSIY 1.40m with C’Est La Vie and Curly Sue 187, respectively.

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Lamaze, who has been outspoken about lax safety protocols at other European shows, commented prior to this event, “It will be so refreshing to go to a show with professional management that is looking out for the health and safety of its competitors. I thank Frank Kemperman for all of his efforts. We’re looking forward to a great week of sport in Aachen.”