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an Games), and then probably onto Barcelona for the Nations’ Cup Final.” While Millar emerged victorious
on Sunday, Swail’s return to competi- tion at the Caledon Pan Am Equestrian Park was notable as it was his first show back after tearing his Achilles tendon at the Royal Horse Show in Toronto last November. Having won the last two major competitions of the 2013 season at the Caledon Pan Am Equestrian Park - the $35,000 CSI2* RAM Equestrian Caledon Cup Phase 1 and the $35,000 CSI2* RAM Equestrian Caledon Cup Phase II, presented by Peel Marybor- ough and Aviva, with Lansdowne, the pair resumed exactly where they had left off, by claiming victory over a 12-horse jump-off field in Friday’s $35,000 CSI2* Alberta Premium Open Wel- come. Their time of 43.58 seconds gave them the win over Millar and Dixson, who had stopped the clock at 46.20, making it a great day for Susan and Aerial Grange of Cheltenham, ON, owners of both Lansdowne and Dixson. With two of the world’s best riders
taking victories on opening week, there is no doubt that the Caledon Pan Am Equestrian Park is of international stan- dard. Following an extensive rebuild and renovation in preparation for next year’s Pan American Games, the Park attracted rave reviews all week long, including from Millar, a three-time Pan Am gold medalist. “It’s fantastic!” raved Millar, who
caused an internet sensation on Friday with his interview for the Town of Cale- don, available here. “This facility will assure us the best equestrian events of any Pan American Games and, just as importantly, it reminds me of “Field of Dreams” - build it, and they will come!” Millar continued, “When you have
a facility of this standard, it attracts sponsorship, it attracts prize money, it
importantly, we are delighted that the high performance athletes trusted us, put their faith in us, and joined us this week. I really want to thank the riders, trainers and owners for supporting us; it was great to see everyone here. And thank you to the entire team that helped us get the facility ready in time for the first event of the year.” Collins, who also acts as Sport
Organizing Chair – Equestrian for the 2015 Pan American Games, continued, “We are also extremely pleased with our decision to take our first two May shows from national-level events to FEI. Upping the level of competition has really paid off and benefits everyone. We are very proud to be able to support our riders as they make their plans for major championships.” In addition to international show
Ireland’s Conor Swail and Lansdowne were victorious in the $35,000 CSI2* Alberta Premium Open Welcome on Friday, May 16, at the Caledon Pan Am
Equestrian Park in Palgrave, ON. Photo by Shoot Photographic,
www.ShootPhoto.ca
attracts television coverage. The high- est level of competition is nothing but great for our riders. It will make our sport stronger and healthier.” The Classic @ Palgrave Phase 1
held May 14 to 18 marked the first of five weeks of International Equestrian Federation (FEI) sanctioned competition to be held at the Caledon Pan Am Equestrian Park in 2014. Produced by Equestrian Management Group (EMG), increased prize money and opportunities to earn valuable FEI World Ranking points have attracted show jumping ath- letes from around the globe to Palgrave, ON.
“We are thrilled!” said EMG Man- aging Partner, Craig Collins. “More
jumping competition, junior and ama- teur competitors can look forward to qualifying for this year’s Pan Am Chal- lenges. All junior and amateur classes on the schedule will count towards qual- ifying for either the $20,000 High Junior/Amateur Pan Am Challenge, Pre- sented by MVS Solutions, or the $10,000 Low Junior/Amateur Pan Am Challenge, Presented by Horseware Ire- land. First introduced in 2013 and extremely popular with exhibitors, both the High and Low Pan Am Challenges will be held during the CSI2* Canadian Show Jumping Tournament from September 24-28. With the increase of FEI-sanc-
tioned competition from two weeks to five and a full range of options for hunter, jumper and equitation competi- tors alike, Caledon Pan Am Equestrian Park has set the stage for top interna- tional sport in 2014. For more informa- tion on the 2014 Equestrian Manage- ment Group competition schedule, including a full listing of hunter, jumper and equitation divisions, please visit
www.equiman.com.
Lyne Laforme Appointed Chef d’Equipe for
Canada’s Reining Team at 2014 World Equestrian Games
NRHA and FEI international events in Canada, USA and Europe includ- ing the Masters CRI. With over 35 years of experience in coaching, Laforme was awarded an Equine Canada Coaching Excellence Award for Reining High Perfor- mance in 2012. Her coaching has taken her to Europe where she now provides clinics in judging, training and coaching in addition to her clin- ics in Canada. She has also been working with Equine Canada and
announce the appointment of Lyne Laforme as Chef d’Equipe for the 2014 WEG Reining Team. Lyne’s long standing reputation of excellence as a trainer, coach and judge will be a great asset to our team in Nor- mandy. The CRC looks forward to a long and successful relation- ship between Lyne and Team Canada,” commented Beth Hora, Chair of the Canadian Reining Committee. Laforme has judged major
Ottawa, ON - The Canadian Reining Committee is thrilled to announce the appointment of the highly coveted and interna- tionally experienced coach and judge, Lyne Laforme of Mont St Hilaire, QC as the Chef d’Equipe to lead the Reining Team heading to the World Equestrian Games in Nor- mandy, FR. “The CRC is proud to
Lyne Laforme
the Federation Equestre du Quebec to develop the coaching program for the past 25 years as an evaluator. Laforme shares her passion of hors- es with her family. Her two children are reining trainers and her husband a professional photographer for many North American equestrian competitions. “Taking on the role of Chef
d’Equipe for the Canadian Reining Team going to the 2014 WEG is an honour. I am looking forward to working with the athletes to help them perform their best and achieve top results at the Games for Cana- da,” said Laforme.
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