The second day of the Canadian Equestrian Championships kicked off bright and early with the show jumping test, and Quebec riders sweaping the coveted first three places. Emmanuelle Bolduc was the fastest in 55.83 seconds. Olivia D’Errico took 2n place with a time of 57.88 seconds, while Alexandre Gonzalez finished 3rd in 58.87 seconds. FEI-recognized […]
Carsten-Otto Nagel is the man of the moment in Madrid. The 48-year-old already has a team gold medal in his back pocket after yesterday’s German victory at the FEI European Jumping Championships and, as leader of the individual rankings, he’s hoping to make that double gold here at the Club de Campo de Villa Madrid […]
The Dressage competition of the Canadian Equestrian Championships got underway on Friday at the Bromont Equestrian Horse Park. Twelve riders stepped into the arena to compete in the Individual segment, but also to earn precious points toward the Team results. Nova Scotia native Vanessa Scanlan brilliantly mastered the test, while Béatrice Boucher from Quebec took 2nd […]
Germany scooped team gold for the seventh time in the history of the FEI European Jumping Championships with a superb final-day performance at the Club de Campo in Madrid, Spain today. As the overnight leaders from The Netherlands faltered, eventually dropping to a disappointing fourth, the Germans flexed their not-inconsiderable muscle with three great clear […]
The very first edition of the Canadian Equestrian Championships got underway at the Bromont Olympic Horse Park with the show jumping test. 15 competitors showed up to the starting line. Quebec riders made a great showing, sweaping the first 4 places. Olivia D’Errico came in first, followed by Tamara Ducatel in second. Aboard Signature, Alexandre […]
The Portuguese have withdrawn Coltaire Z (Frutuoso de Melo) from today’s team final at the FEI European Jumping Championships in Madrid (ESP) for veterinary reasons. The 14-year-old stallion, which was in 36th place in the individual standings, has a leg injury. The Portuguese team was lying in 10th place overnight and had earned a place […]
The Dutch have stormed to the front going into tomorrow’s second and deciding round of the Team Championship while Germany’s Carsten-Otto Nagel leads the individual rankings after another thrilling day at the FEI European Jumping Championships 2011 in Madrid, Spain today. But it remains a very close-fought affair in both competitions, with less than a […]
The first edition of the Canadian Equestrian Championships gets underway at the Bromont Equestrian Olympic Park, from September 16 to 18, 2011. Delegates from British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland & Labrador and Quebec will compete in the three equestrian disciplines of jumping, dressage and reining. Each province will be represented by a total of […]
Hundreds of competitors will flock to the Canadian Show Jumping Tournament taking place September 21 to 26 at the Caledon Equestrian Park in Palgrave, ON, bringing with them much more than just horses and hopes of winning. Their patronage at area hotels, restaurants and other businesses also brings a major boost to the local economy, […]
The French head both the team and individual standings after an exciting opening competition at the FEI European Jumping Championships 2011 in Madrid, Spain today. Just four of the 67 starters were left to go when Olivier Guillon steered Lord de Theize home to snatch the advantage from long-time leaders Beat Mandli (SUI) and Louis, […]
