It’s Time- Spruce Meadows joins with Aachen, Geneva and Rolex

(GOTHENBURG, Sweden): Spruce Meadows announced today that it will join with two other iconic venues in the sport and create the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping. Using the occasion of the FEI Rolex World Cup Final in Gothenburg, Sweden, representatives from the 3 world-leading venues joined with Rolex to announce and unveil the exciting new concept for international show jumping.

The Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping continues a decades-long tradition of Rolex to associate itself with some the world’s most iconic sporting venues and events; these include the likes of Wimbledon, Augusta, the Open Championship, Formula One and now Spruce Meadows and the Rolex Grand Slam.

“Spruce Meadows is honoured and excited to have this opportunity,” said Spruce Meadows President, Linda Southern Heathcott from the announcement in Sweden. “Our association with Rolex spans more than 2 decades and now to be able to work with such storied venues as CHIO Aachen and CHI Geneva in creating the Rolex Grand Slam introduces an exciting and unique concept to our sport.”

“This has been a fantastic exercise in innovation and cooperation, while also respecting the histories and traditions of each of our events.”

The Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping will commence in 2013 with the Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ hosting the second leg in September. The Rolex Grand Slam consists of the long established Grand Prix events at each of the three tournaments. Any rider who wins multiple events during the cycle is eligible for significant bonus money in addition to the championship purses being offered at each of the individual Grand Prix events.

For further information related to the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping please reference the official Rolex Grand Slam Press Kit, visit www.rolexgrandslam.com, or visit the Rolex Grand Slam video preview.

For a complete tournament schedule, visit the Spruce Meadows website at www.sprucemeadows.com.

If you have any questions, please call Spruce Meadows Media 403-974-4232 or email katie.macleod@sprucemeadows.com.

via Spruce Meadows Media Release.

Sunday, May 5, 2013 Entries Close: Wed May 1st, 2013

Organizer Dana Balfour, phone: 519-622-7442 or 519-222-5118,

email: danabalfourtwistedpine@live.com

Stabling Call to arrange. $40 overnight. $20 for day-stabling (coggins within 12 months).

Directions From Hwy 401: Take the OXFORD ROAD 29/DRUMBO exit, EXIT 250, toward INNERKIP. Turn RIGHT onto DRUMBO RD/CR-29. Continue to follow CR-29. Turn LEFT onto BLENHEIM RD. Turn RIGHT onto TOWNSHIP RD 11 (Portions unpaved). See website for further details.

Other information Snack bar and bbq on site. Dogs must be leashed. No smoking on property.

Online Entry at http://socta.ca

Mid-Winter Working Equitation Festival

Featuring Judge: Jean White

Entries: Jan 3 – Feb 11
Judging: Feb 11 – Feb 18
Results: Feb 18
Entry Fee$25

$100.00 to each winner of Dressage and Ease of Handling classes and $300.00 to the overall Division winner when there are at least 3 entries in the Division. Ribbons up to third place in each Class. Please refer to the class descriptions for rules and conditions. A vest is always approved attire, regardless of level or division. There are no whips allowed at any level or division in Ease of Handling. Please remember to show the judge a tack and attire check at the end of each ride after completing the course or test prior to turning off the video. The gaits given are the maximum allowed, but a lower gait is always permitted. Please remember that to be eligible for Division prizes both the Dressage and Ease of Handling Phases must be entered. Remember: safety first!

Offering Ease of Handling and Dressage Test classes for the following divisions:
Young Horse Test A, Lead Line, Walk Trot,Novice, Preliminary and Young Horse in Hand Ease of Handling only
Dressage Tests must be taped from C.
For Ease of Handling, the judge must be able to clearly see the performance of all obstacles. Rider may use either hand to perform the obstacles, but the hand used must be consistent. This does not change the setup of the corridor with the bell or the glass on a pole. The bell and the glass must still be placed on the right side and rider must reach over to move them from right to left. The lance may be moved so the rider can pick it up with the left hand.

Featuring Judge Jean White

via Mid-Winter Working Equitation Festival » HorseShow.com.

John MacPherson Clinic
January 26 and 27, 2013

John MacPherson, FEI Competitor, Trainer, Level III Dressage Coach & M Level Judge will join the line up of  top clinicians at Sprucehaven Farm.

John is a multi-year “listed” rider who has represented Canada internationally for more than 25 years, and has twice won the Bronze Medal at the CDI-W Dressage at Devon.  He is one of an elite number of certified Level III Dressage Coaches in Canada and John’s students range from grassroots riders to Grand Prix competitors.

The clinic can accommodate nine riders, each of whom will receive personal attention from John during an individual 45-minute session. For more information or to register, contact Linda Plank at 519-425-0001.

From www.sprucehaven.com

“We are gearing up for another fun and educational Fall and Winter with our exceptional line up of International and Canadian Olympians for clinics. Keep your horses fit and help improve and enhance your training througout the season.

www.sprucehaven.com

Linda Plank

Equine Canada Announces Nominations for the 2012 London Olympic Games – News.

Equine Canada is pleased to announce the names of the rider/horse combinations who will be nominated to the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) for review and naming to the 2012 Canadian Olympic Team for the sports of Dressage, Eventing and Jumping. The riders and horses nominated have successfully completed the team selection process of their respective High Performance Committees.

Nominated team entries will be submitted to the COC no later than July 4. The COC will officially name the Canadian Olympic Team for the sport of Dressage, Eventing and Jumping on July 5 during a news conference at Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta.

The rider/horse combinations to be nominated are as follows (listed in alphabetical order): (more…)

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