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In Memoriam: Susan Grange (1954–2017)


Ottawa, ON, Oct. 24, 2017 – Equestrian Canada (EC) extends heartfelt condolences to the friends and family of the late Susan Grange, who passed away on Oct. 19, 2017 at the age of 63. She succumbed to complications related to a terminal illness, which she had been battling with courage and strength. Grange was tremendously


active as an athlete, owner, and bolster of equestrian sport in Canada. At age 12, little did she know that accompanying a friend to a riding lesson would kick off a life-long passion for horses. Grange competed internationally in show jumping until an injury in her 30s led her to turn her pri- mary focus to ownership and breeding. Grange purchased over 500


acres of farmland in Cheltenham, ON in 1974. The property was dubbed Lothlorien in reference to the woodland valley of the Elves in J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings. True to its namesake, Lothlorien has become an opera- tion so exceptional it borders on mythical, producing countless world-class horses. From 1977 to 1989, the farm also hosted riders from across North America at the Cheltenham Gold Cup Horse Show, which included an FEI World Cup Qualifier. Grange opened a second lo-


cation in Wellington, FL, named Lothlorien South, to accommo- date the farm’s horses during their southern migration to show and train over the winter. Despite juggling two farms, scores of horses, numerous dogs, and a


growing family, Susan managed to remain hands-on in all aspects of her life. “Sue liked being involved


on a daily basis with her family, her horses, and her business af- fairs,” said Canadian Olympian Terrance Millar, who operated his stables out of Lothlorien from the early 1980s to the mid-1990s, and also advised Susan on horse purchases. “She was very com- fortable taking on challenges and figuring out how things worked or how she wanted things to run. She was very comfortable with taking the reins.” Grange also owned top


horses used by the Canadian Equestrian Team, including the late In Style (Acord II x Lord), a renowned Holsteiner gelding who was Ian Millar’s partner on the 2008 Beijing Olympic team that earned Silver for Canada. Millar’s current top mount, the 14-year-old Belgian Warmblood gelding, Dixson (Vigo D’ar- souilles x Olisco) was also owned by Susan, along with her daughter, Ariel. Millar and Dix- son contributed to Canada’s Team Gold Medal at the 2015 Pan American Games. “It was a tremendous thrill


for Sue to have two horses achieve that in the ring,” Terrance Millar said of Dixson and In Style’s international success. The superior quality of


Grange’s horses is recognized around the world. As the current rider for Lothlorien, Daniel Coyle of Ireland has been racking up top results with many of Grange’s horses,


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thropic spirit that characterizes the Thomson family. In 2004 she joined forces with her mother, Audrey and sisters, Linda Camp- bell and Gaye Farncombe to do- nate $67.5 million to The Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto, ON. After their mother’s passing in 2007, the sis- ters continued to uphold the tra- dition of giving by donating $30 million to Toronto’s Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in 2011.


“The Canadian equestrian


community was extremely fortu- nate to have such a champion as Susan Grange,” said EC Presi- dent Meg Krueger. “She repre- sented our nation across the globe with poise, passion, and an innate wisdom regarding horses. Susan’s tireless efforts – whether as a supporter and horse owner with the Canadian Equestrian Team, breeder, or stable manager – advanced the state of the equine industry in Canada, and her pres- ence will be greatly missed.” Grange was an icon in her


PHOTO - Celebrating Canada's Team Gold Medal at the 2015 Pan American Games, where Ian


Millar was partnered with Dixson, owned by Susan and Ariel Grange. From left to right: Ian Millar, John Grange, Ariel Grange, Susan Grange.


PHOTO CREDIT - Starting Gate Communications


Martha Louise, Fortis Fortuna, Somerset, Cita, Grafton and Dillinger. In 2005, Grange was in-


spired by her mother, Audrey Campbell, to expand her eques- trian interests to Standardbred racing. She partnered with Au- drey to purchase Standardbred mares Belovedangel, Please Me


Please and KiKiKatie to breed with the famous pacing stallion Rocknroll Hanover. In addition, her stallion Well Said earned many titles during a 2009 sweep that included the 3-Year-Old North American Pacer of the Year, Meadowlands Pace, Pepsi North America Cup, and the Lit- tle Brown Jug.


“Sue’s just been a pillar of


the Canadian equestrian world for many years,” said Terrance Millar. “Lothlorien is a major force in show jumping.” Grange’s grandfather was


Canadian media mogul, Roy Thomson. In addition to being an accomplished


horsewoman, Grange embodied the philan-


local Greater Toronto Area com- munity, as well as for the Cana- dian equestrian community nationwide. Her absence will be felt heavily by many. Grange is survived by her


husband, John Grange, and her four children and their families. The family is holding a pri-


vate service in her memory. A celebration of life will follow in the spring. Please consider mak- ing a donation to Right to Play or Headwaters Health Care Centre in lieu of flowers.


In Memoriam: Walter Patrick Shanly (1959–2017)


Ottawa, ON, Oct. 17, 2017 – Equestrian Canada (EC) extends heartfelt condolences to the friends and family of the late Walter Patrick Shanly, who passed away on Sept. 28, 2017 at the age of 58. At the age of 20, Shanly


founded Sunnybrook Stables Ltd. in Toronto, ON’s historic Sunnybrook Park. Under his careful supervision, Sunnybrook’s riding school quickly became - and remains - a presti- gious destination for equestrians of all levels in the Greater Toronto


Area. In fact, it is the largest public riding facility in the nation. In addition to housing a riding


school, Sunnybrook Stables also came to be a renowned competition site. Top competitors from across Canada flocked to the grounds to


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participate in the Loblaws Classic, an innova- tive show jumping competition that Shanly es- tablished in the 1980s. Shanly’s influence also extended to the in-


ternational stage, and he was a key supporting member of the Canadian Dressage Team for the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. In 2003 Shanly expanded his operations


with addition of The Riding Academy at The Horse Palace, a unique Art Deco facility lo- cated in Exhibition Place in downtown Toronto. Shanly’s caring and entrepreneurial nature led him to expand the use of both Sun- nybrook Stables and The Horse Palace to offer equestrian programs accessible to everyone, re- gardless of background or ability. Shanly founded the Exhibition Therapeu-


tic Riding Academy (EXTRA), a volunteer-run program for children and adults with cognitive and/or physical impairment. He also identified an opportunity to help Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) by founding a therapeutic rid- ing program called Saddle Up. The program was initially launched with the Metropolitan


Toronto Mounted Unit, and continues to offer equestrian opportunities in partnership with the CAF program Soldier On. “Walter Patrick Shanly was a pioneer in


the advancement of equestrian sport in Canada.” said Christine Peters, EC Manager of Dressage. “He is a role model not only because of his dedication to the national equestrian community, but more so because of his strength of character. His legacy of giving will be well- remembered as the charitable initiatives he es- tablished continue to touch numerous lives with the healing power of horses.” Shanly is survived by his wife, Jacque-


lynn, and son, Muredach. He was predeceased by his brothers, Charles Coote Shanly and John James Shanly, and his parents, Nonie (Mary, née Fitzpatrick) and Coote Nesbitt Shanly. He will be remembered and greatly missed by many. A celebration of Shanly’s life will be an-


nounced at a later date.


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