Calgary, AB – There was more than a win on the line for Canada’s Eric Lamaze in today’s ATCO Power Queen Elizabeth II Cup.  First place in the $200,000 Grand Prix would also mean a second win in the CN Precision Series and a $50,000 bonus.  That money would move Lamaze up the All Time Prize […]

On an afternoon of dramatically fluctuating fortunes, the host nation of Sweden sprung a big surprise as they swept to victory in the fifth leg of the 2010 Meydan FEI Nations Cup™ on their home ground at Falsterbo today.  It was against all the odds, because they had previously picked up only two points in […]

Calgary, AB – There were 49 horse/rider combinations to start the Pepsi Challenge at the Spruce Meadows “North American” Tournament today.  With a talented start list it took a special pair to rise to the top.  And when it comes to being at the top of the pack, no one is better than Canada’s Eric […]

Michael Morrissey (USA) has been suspended for three months and issued a yellow card with retroactive disqualification for excessive use of the whip in class 101 at the Wellington CSI 2* held on 27 February 2010. Mr Morrissey has also been subjected to a fine of CHF 2,000. The suspension from FEI competition will run […]

Calgary, AB – International Ring competition began today with the Kinnear Financial Cup.  There were 43 horse/rider combinations in the 1.50 metre combination.  For Beth Underhill (CAN), who returned to the Spruce Meadows International Ring in 2009 after nearly a decade, tonight was as triumphant return. Only four entries were able to master the Guilherme Jorge […]

The host nation has been drawn first to go in tomorrow’s fifth leg of the 2010 Meydan FEI Nations Cup™ series while the 2009 winners from Ireland will start last of the ten competing countries.  The draw was made this afternoon, and the order-of-go is as follows: 1. Sweden; 2, Germany; 3, France; 4, The […]

Calgary, AB – Canada’s Eric Lamaze is once again the number one show jumping rider in the world. On July 8, the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) released the current Rolex Rider Rankings, which are compiled on a monthly basis. Following a sensational year in 2008 which included winning Individual Gold and Team Silver medals at the […]

The FEI has undertaken a review of the Protocol for Thermography and Clinical Examination (Hypersensitivity of Legs) and, in an effort to further strengthen the Protocol, has issued the following mandatory guidelines to be applied by the Veterinary Commissions appointed for FEI Events.   The new guidelines state: (i) All Horses that are tested pursuant to […]

Calgary, AB – The Spruce Meadows “North American” Tournament began today with the AON Risk Services Cup starting things off in the International Ring.  The entry of 66 included some of the best in the world, but today belonged for one of the next best, Ashlee Bond (USA). The 2010 edition of the Spruce Meadows Summer […]

Ottawa, ON – International show jumping sport returns to Ottawa for the National Capital Show Jumping Tournament, this year bringing with it renowned Canadian recording artists, Blue Rodeo. The two-week show jumping tournament will take place from August 11-15 and 18-22 at the Nepean National Equestrian Park, conveniently located at the 417 Queensway and Moodie Drive. […]