32/ DECEMBER 2018 THE RIDER Barbara Mitchell Awarded 2018 EC Lifetime Achievement Award


Toronto, ON, Nov. 5, 2018 – Barbara Mitchell of Mono, ON was honoured with the Eques- trian Canada (EC) Lifetime Achievement Award for 2018 in recognition of her passion for and dedication to equestrianism, which in turn has hugely im- proved the quality, accessibility, and professionalism of the sport in Canada. From 1975 to 1993,


Mitchell owned and operated Heritage Farms with Canadian Equestrian Team member, Danny Foster. They produced many winning grand prix horses together, including Forever Dia- mond, who won individual gold and team silver medals with Foster at the 1991 Pan American Games in Cuba. The next year, it was Heritage Farms’ Zeus who earned the distinction of being the leading Canadian horse at the Barcelona Olympics with Jennifer Foster. Mitchell’s next venture was


CornerStone Farms, which she operated alongside her husband, FEI Level 3 Jumping Judge, John “JT” Taylor, until 2004. For 25 years, they made FEI- rated CDI dressage competitions available to the local community through the celebrated Corner- Stone Dressage at Caledon Equestrian Park in Palgrave, ON. The pair’s talent and profi- ciency in competition organiza- tion led them to be named to the dressage management team for the 2015 Toronto Pan American Games. A renowned judge and cli-


nician, Mitchell’s skills are ver- ified


through countless accreditations. She is certified as


an EC Senior Judge for hunter, hack and hunt seat equitation, and jumping. Mitchell also


holds all of her judging cards with the United States Eques- trian Federation (USEF).


Furthermore, Mitchell is an


EC certified High Performance 1 Coach for jumping. She coached many athletes who have gone on to incredible high performance ca- reers,


including Canadian


Olympian Amy Millar in her jun- ior years. EC’s coaching program has greatly benefited from her knowledge and expertise, as she was involved with the program since its inception and continues to lend her time as an evaluator. In addition, Mitchell has


made a concerted effort to share her talents with the community at large through every step of her ca- reer. She is Past President and a former Director of the Ontario Hunter


Jumper Association


(OHJA), and currently sits on its Jumper Committee. She formerly sat on the EC Board of Directors, as well as Jump Canada (JC), where she also acted as Chair of the Athlete and Domestic Devel- opment Committee. Mitchell helped shape the future of Canada’s success on the world


stage when she formed the On- tario Government Best Ever Pro- gram in 1985, a program that encourages and develops aspiring Canadian Show Jumping Team members and is now known as The Under 25 (U25) Series. “Barb is an all-around horse-


woman,” said Mark Samuel, a for- mer member of the Canadian Show Jumping Team who worked with Mitchell during the founda- tion of both the OHJA and JC. “She understands the animal, the athlete and the industry, and she has given freely of her expertise throughout her career. We could always count on Barb’s practical nature, strong work ethic and col- laborative approach to help pro- duce positive outcomes. She has been a tremendous builder to EC and to the sport.” With seeming ease, Mitchell


has maintained an impeccable reputation while juggling multiple demanding roles over many years. In light of her efforts, she has been awarded the 2010 JC Volunteer of


the Year Award, the 2000 Ontario Equestrian Millennium Award, and in 1991 was named Volunteer of the Year for Equestrian Sport by the Ontario Provincial Govern- ment.


“I know of no one else that,


for more than four decades, has willingly committed an immeas- urable amount of volunteer time to all facets of equestrian sport in Canada,” said Craig Collins, a member of the EC Board of Di- rectors. “Her expertise – in coach- ing,


training, judging, as a


clinician, successful business op- erator, high performance horse owner, member of Board of Di- rectors, Chair or member of dozens of committees – will not be equaled.” Mitchell has created count-


less opportunities, whether through competition or education, that have strengthened the founda- tion of equestrian sport in Canada. EC is pleased to honour her with the 2018 EC Lifetime Achieve- ment Award.


Para-Dressage Video Competition Series: Official Results For Fifth Leg Of 2018


Ottawa, ON, Nov. 6, 2018 – Results for the fifth leg of the 2018 Para-Dressage Video Competition Series, which began in February and ends in November, are now officially available. The fifth leg of the series featured fun and excitement, focusing on para-dressage tests at both


mony and Gala, presented by BMO Financial Group, on Nov. 4, 2018 at the Liberty Grand in Toronto, ON. She was presented with the 2018 Equestrian Canada (EC) Lifetime Achievement Award by Meg Krueger, EC President, and Craig Collins, EC Director. PHOTO CREDIT – Michelle C. Dunn


Barbara Mitchell of Mono, ON was recognized for her decades of service at the Jump Canada Hall of Fame Induction Cere-


fourth leg, which closed Oct. 15, 2018:


the national and international level. Athletes can review their results and judges’ comments alongside their video via the Para-Dressage Video Competition Portal, using the Video Review How-To Guide. Here are the official results, including a link to view each athlete’s submitted video for the


National Level Para-Dressage Classes Judge – Leslie Kennedy, EC Dressage and Para-Dressage Judge Class #1 – Para-Equestrian Level 1 - Introduction to Dressage – Walk Only Placing / Athlete / Horse / Province / Therapeutic Riding Centre / Score 1st / Leah Sietsma / Ganolf Leroy Brown / AB / PARDS / 78.846% 2nd / Christine Schmidt / Remington / ON / Riding Centre Pathways Physiotherapy / 66.923% 3rd / Kianna Parker / Saphyre Blue McCue / AB / PARDS / 66.538% 4th / Maddy Workman / Stetson / ON / Riding Centre is Horseworks / 66.154% Class #2 – Para-Equestrian Level 2 - Introduction to Dressage – Walk Only Placing / Athlete / Horse / Province / Therapeutic Riding Centre / Score 1st / Zachary Lahay / Super Nova / BC / Manestream / 71.111% 2nd / Leslie Beith / Heidi / BC / Manestream / 68.888% Class #4 – Para-Equestrian Level 1 - Introduction to Dressage – Walk & Trot Placing / Athlete / Horse / Province / Therapeutic Riding Centre / Score 1st / Melanie Rodger / Axel / ON / WindReach Farm / 66.563% Class #5 – Para-Equestrian Level 2 - Introduction to Dressage – Walk & Trot Placing / Athlete / Horse / Province / Therapeutic Riding Centre / Score 1st / Stephanie Coveart / Buddy / ON / WindReach Farm / 76.250% 2nd / Mia Schartau / Watermark / BC / Old Southlands Stables / 75.313% 3rd / Janelle Tucker / Alby / AB / PARDS / 68.738% 4th / Jessica Pitman / Duplicity / ON / Seven Summits Equestrian Centre / 65.625% 5th / Leah Post / Gandolf Leroy Brown / AB / PARDS / 65.313% 6th / Hana Dachuk / Finale / AB / PARDS / 67.188% Class #6 – Para-Equestrian Level 3 - Introduction to Dressage – Walk & Trot Tests Placing / Athlete / Horse / Province / Therapeutic Riding Centre / Score 1st / Alex Viner / Theo / BC / Kamloops Therapeutic Riding Association / 68.000% Class #8 – Para-Equestrian Level 3 - Introduction to Dressage – Walk/Trot/Canter Tests Placing / Athlete / Horse / Province / Therapeutic Riding Centre / Score 1st / Jamie Copeland / Adhemar / BC / Manestream Equestrian / 67.500% Class #9 – Class #8– FEI Para-Equestrian Dressage Grade V Novice B Test Placing / Athlete / Horse / Province / Therapeutic Riding Centre / Score 1st / Brooke Mehlenbacher / Willy / ON / T.E.A.D. Equestrian Association for the Disabled / 73.947% 2nd / Olivia Brown / Cooper / ON / T.E.A.D. Equestrian Association for the Disabled / 71.579% 3rd / Angela Oakley / Eurus / AB / 67.632% Class #10– FEI Para-Equestrian Dressage Grade V Novice B Test Placing / Athlete / Horse / Province / Therapeutic Riding Centre / Score 1st / Barbara Sabathil / Adhemar / BC / Manestream Equestrian / 78.125%


International Level Para-Dressage Classes Judge – Sarah Rodger (GBR), FEI 5* Para-Dressage Judge Class #15 – FEI Para-Equestrian Dressage Freestyle (2017) Test of Choice Placing / Athlete / Province / Therapeutic Riding Centre / Score 1st / Kim Scott / Pacific Pride Portia / BC / Manestream Equestrian / 62.206% 2nd / Joelle Trudeau / Moulin Rouge / QC / Pinehurst / 58.000% 3rd / Sophie Lehoux / S. l’Enjoleur / QC / Dressage des Roses / 55.349%


www.equestrian.ca/sport/para-dressage/programs.


Please note: When only one horse entered in a class, ribbons and prizes are awarded in accordance with the following chart of percentages: 1st: 65% or higher 2nd: 60 to 64.9% 3rd: 57 to 59.9% 4th: 54 to 56.9% Congratulations to all athletes who competed in the fifth leg of the 2018 Para-Dressage Video Compe- tition Series! For more information on the Para-Dressage Video Competition Series, visit


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