MAY 2018 THE RIDER /35


Caledon Equestrian School 40 years of Horse Love


40 years ago this summer,


Susan


Fripp moved to a farm in Caledon East to start her dream of creating a


riding school for everyone from all walks of life. Susan was in the middle of the Equine Studies pro- gram at Humber College and she figured she knew just about everything about horses. Farm life quickly fixed that illusion and she has been learn- ing and sharing her life long education about horses ever since that summer. Initially the farm was called Sandhill Stables


and lessons were held in the outdoor arena and a small 40’ by 70’ pole barn. The program was mainly geared to adults in private or semi private lessons due to the limitations of the riding spaces. Susan continued to teach evening classes at Hum- ber College Equine Studies Program. Over the years Sandhill Stables evolved into


Caledon Equestrian School and has grown to be an integral part of Caledon’s horse community. In 1997, Canada’s first Cover All riding arena was built at the farm. Having a 72’ by 120’ indoor arena allowed the school to grow and become a strong community equestrian facility. 17 years of hosting camps with the Town of


Caledon and now partnering with Cedar Glen YMCA, Caledon Equestrian School has launched many young riders into their passion of life long horse love. Former students, now parents, have re- turned with their own children to introduce them to the joy of horses. The school also held numer- ous school elective programs over the years to local schools and continues to provide top quality horse education to the community. Caledon Equestrian School has camp pro-


grams with the YMCA, and offers year round rid- ing lessons for all ages and levels of riders. One of our favourite programs is the Pegasus Program for Special Needs riders which is strongly supported by community volunteers. Such is the nature of Caledon Equestrian


School. Not only a strong community where everyone shares their passion for horses but also a community where its members love to give back. Everyone at the school is a major part of the school’s success and Caledon Equestrian School is truly a reflection of its members, both horse and human. Growing from a small riding school into


a community equestrian pillar with its own wonderful community of riders and their families, Caledon Equestrian School is a dream come true for Susan. Come and join them to celebrate their 40


years of horse love! They are holding an Open House May 21st from 1 to 4. There will be demos of rider development and tours of their facility. For more information visit www.cale-


donequestrian.com


Ottawa Equestrian Tournaments Raise the Bar for 2018


Ottawa, Ontario – Two consecutive weeks of


top


hunter and jumper competition will be showcased in the heart of the na- tion’s capital with the return of the Ottawa Equestrian Tournaments at Wesley Clover Parks in Ottawa, ON. The National Horse Show will run from July 11 to 15 followed by the CSI3* Ottawa International Horse Show from July 18 to 22. In anticipation of the 2018


competitions, Wesley Clover Parks has undergone extensive upgrades that include improve- ments to the stabling areas and the installation of new footing. Returning competitors will ap- preciate footing upgrades to the Creekside Hunter Ring and, most notably, to the main hunter warm-up ring where the ground has been entirely replaced from the base up with state-of-the-art, all weather footing. “I’m excited for the com-


petitors to see the new improve- ments we have made for this year,” said Karen Sparks, Exec- utive Director of Wesley Clover Parks. “An upgrade in footing is something that riders feel deeply about, and we are looking for- ward to seeing everyone experi- ence the new footing in the hunter warm-up ring, as well as the improvements that have been made in the Creekside Hunter


last year’s CSI3* Ottawa International Grand Prix, which will feature $125,000 in prize money in 2018. Photo by Ben Radvanyi Photography


Ring. “It’s so important to have all


aspects of the horse show at the quality that we as management expect, and that all of our com- petitors deserve,” continued Sparks. “To that end, we’ve made upgrades to the stabling area to ensure that everything functions to our high standards.” Two of the world’s best


course designers have been re- tained for the 2018 Ottawa Equestrian


Tournaments.


Canada’s own Michel Vaillan- court, individual silver medalist at the 1976 Olympic Games and course designer for the 2015 Pan American Games, will design during the Ottawa National. Ire- land’s Alan Wade, appointed course designer for the 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games, will take over course design duties on Wesley Clover Parks’ expansive grass field for the CSI3* Ottawa International. Competition highlights for


the CSI3* Ottawa International Horse Show include the $50,000


Lucy Deslauriers of the United States riding Hester won


CSI3* Open Welcome on Friday, July 20, and the $125,000 CSI3* Ottawa In- ternational Grand Prix on Sunday July 22, featuring a $25,000 increase in prize money. A new $10,000 Modified Grand Prix/Under 25 class will also be offered, and an additional $2,500 in prize money has been added to both the Open and Jun- ior/Amateur divisions. Hunter competition has been


expanded to include two hunter derby events, includ- ing a $10,000 Canadian


Hunter Derby Series (CHDS) Open Hunter Derby on the grass field during the Ottawa National Horse Show. A $5,000 CHDS Open Hunter Derby will be held in the all-weather ring during the CSI3* Ottawa International Horse Show. Conveniently located at the


Moodie Drive exit off the 417 highway, Wesley Clover Parks showcases international show jumping competition in the heart of Ottawa. The uniquely urban location makes the Ottawa Equestrian Tournaments one of the very few Canadian show jumping tournaments to be held inside city limits. For more information on the


Ottawa National and CSI3* Ot- tawa International Horse Shows, visit www.OttawaEquestrian- Tournaments.com. Find the latest updates, photos, and information by following Wesley Clover Parks on Facebook - www.face- book.com/OttawaEquestrian- Tournaments/


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