Canadian show jumper Mac Cone was born in Memphis, TN, married Brenley Carpenter in 1974 and moved to Canada in 1979. He is the only rider to have ridden on both the Canadian and US national teams. He and the Dutch Warmblood gelding Ole were part of the silver medal-winning Canadian team at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. In 2011 Mac, 59, campaigned Unanimous, an 11-year-old Dutch Warmblood owned by Southern Ways Limited and the Unanimous Group. He resides in King City, ON, where he operates and coaches out of Southern Ways stable.

In a career that spans almost 40 years, Joni Lynn Peters has achieved great success in both eventing and dressage.

Bobbie Reber is a familiar face at horse shows throughout Canada and the US, having coached students for over 30 years. She operates Reber Ridge Stables at Milner Downs in Langley, BC, is a Level III coach and an international hunter and equitation judge.

Meet this vet and eventer

Tom Dvorak and Norbert van Laak: 'A lifetime is not long enough.'

At one time a student of both Bertalan de Nemethy and George Morris, Mac Cone is a master of flatwork.

Rachel Schnurr of Waterloo, ON, is one of Canada’s most exciting new young professionals. She has experienced success in every ring on the Ontario ‘A’ circuit-from the small pony division to the 1.40m jumpers.

There are many factors that influence the jumping style of a horse, along with the rider's position, will affect how well a horse jumps with its front end.

For those who think braiding requires little work, Natalie Gascho’s advice is frank. ‘Make sure you aren’t afraid to work no matter what,’ she cautions.

Over the years, Wesley Newlands has ridden with, and credits her success to, some of the best.