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Rayne Dubois Opens Show Jumping Competition at Wesley Clover Parks with a Win
Ottawa, Ontario – Ottawa’s Rayne Dubois scored a hometown win in the $15,000 Grand Prix held Saturday, May 28, 2022, at Wesley Clover Parks in Ot- tawa, ON, during the Ot- tawa Welcome
show
jumping tournament. Following two years of re- stricted access due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Wes- ley Clover Parks welcomed spectators back to enjoy show jumping competition at its first tournament of the 2022 season. Competition was at its finest with a trio of young female riders suc- cessfully navigating the first-round track set by Canadian course designer, Pierre Burch, to qualify for the jump-off. Julia Wiggins, 19, of
Kanata, ON, was the pathfinder over the short course riding Lynnford AS, a 10-year-old Holsteiner gelding sired by Larimar 7 and owned by Julia Wiggins Equestrian. When a rail fell at the final fence for four faults, the door was open for the next two challengers. Next in the order of go
were Anna Bremermann, 22, of Oakville, ON, and Frascati, a 12-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding (Otangelo x No Limit) owned by Eric Bremer- mann. A rail down mid-way on course meant speed be- came the name of the game, but Bremermann’s time of 39.29 seconds wasn’t fast enough to knock Wiggins, who had stopped the clock in 36.70 seconds, out of top spot.
As the final chal-
lenger, Dubois knew a clear round would secure the win with Dublin, a 13-year-old Belgian Sport Horse gelding sired by Ugano Sitte and owned by Millar Brooke Farm. However, hopes of a clear were quickly dashed when the first fence came down. With time becoming the only option to save the win, Dubois stepped on the gas pedal, leaving the re- mainder of the jumps in
Julia Wiggins, 19, of Kanata, ON, finished runner-up riding Lynnford AS in the $15,000 Grand Prix held at Ottawa’s Wesley Clover Parks. Photo by Sunkist Media
said Dubois of her winning mount. “On show days, he goes in there with a spring in his step. He is the kindest thing; he never says ‘no.’ He has a heart of gold. He takes care of me. I don’t know how else to explain it except to say that he is my friend.” Dubois is a former
student of Wesley Clover Parks. She started riding there in 2016 before transi- tioning to train with the Mil- lar family at Millar Brooke Farm in Perth, ON. She con- tinues to maintain her con- nection with Wesley Clover Parks by being an instructor and teaches lessons to be- ginner riders once a week. “It really feels like
home,” said Dubois of com- place before crossing
through the timers in 36.57 seconds to narrowly edge out Wiggins. “My plan had been to mosey my way to a clear round, but I had the first jump down, so I booked it the rest of the way around,” said Dubois of her change in strategy. “It was really fun to be in the jump-off with two of my friends, we’re a pretty close-knit group.” Dubois is now in her
second season partnered with Dublin, a horse for- merly campaigned by Jonathon Millar, son of 10- time Canadian Olympian, Ian Millar. “He knows what he’s
doing, he knows his job, and he loves to get in the ring,”
Ottawa’s Rayne Dubois, 21, guided Dublin to victory in the $15,000 Grand Prix held on May 28, 2022, at Wesley Clover Parks in Ottawa, ON. Photo by Sunkist Media
peting at Wesley Clover Parks. “Everyone is so friendly, and it has incredi- ble hospitality. They main- tain the grounds so well, and it’s one of the best grass rings in North America.” Dubois plans to com-
pete at Wesley Clover Parks’ upcoming tourna- ments, the Ottawa Summer Tournament I from July 6- 10; the Ottawa Summer Tournament II from July 13- 17; and the CSI5*/CSI2* Major League Show Jump- ing Ottawa Tournament from August 24-28, 2022.
Her ultimate goal is to qual- ify with Dublin for the Under 25 National Finals held at the Royal Agricul- tural Winter Fair in Toronto, ON, from November 4-12, 2022. “None of this would be pos- sible if it weren’t for the amazing team of trainers, grooms, and staff at Millar Brooke Farm and for Eliza- beth White, who has sup- ported me from day one and still supports me today,” said Dubois who is the reigning CET Medal na- tional champion, having won the prestigious equi- tation final when the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair was last held in 2019. With her win, Dubois
puts herself in contention
cluding access to the new hospitality tent, installed with support from Ottawa Tourism’s Destination De- velopment Fund. To inquire, email info@wesleyclover-
parks.com. The addition of Major League Show Jumping competition, offering CSI5* and CSI2* divisions sanc- tioned by the Fédération Equestre
Internationale
(FEI), in August will bring a caliber of sport never before seen in the Nation’s Capital. In a unique jumpers-only format, this tournament will see the world’s top show jumping riders competing in high stakes team and indi- vidual events for over $800,000 in prize money. For more information
on the Ottawa Equestrian Tournaments, visit www.Ot- tawaEquestrianTourna-
ments.com. Full results are available at
www.ottawae-
questriantournaments.com/r esults. Get the latest up- dates, news, and photos by following Ottawa Eques- trian Tournaments on Face- book here and Instagram and Twitter @TheWCParks.
Rayne Dubois and Dublin are presented as the winners of the $15,000 Grand Prix by Karen Sparks of Wesley Clover Parks. Photo by Sunkist Media
for the Ottawa Circuit Awards, presented by Ride Every Stride. With prizes awarded in 29 divisions, competitors collect points at all Gold and Platinum shows hosted at Wesley Clover Parks this season. The Under 25 MarBill Hill Farm Jumper Bonus and Circuit Award are also back for 2022, with $10,000 in bonuses up for grabs. For more information, visit
www.ottawaequestriantour-
naments.com/ottawa-cir- cuit-awards. With more show
The top three in the $15,000 Grand Prix. From left to right: Rayne Dubois, Julia Wiggins, and Anna Bremermann. Photo by Sunkist Media
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jumping action still to come, Wesley Clover Parks will offer unique sponsorship and hospitality options at its upcoming tournaments, in-
$15,000 1.40m Grand Prix
Saturday, May 28, 2022 Rider / Hometown /
Horse / Faults / Time 1. Rayne Dubois / Ottawa, ON / Dublin / 0:4 / 36.57 2. Julia Wiggins / Kanata, ON / Lynnford AS / 0:4 /36.70 3. Anna Bremermann / Oakville, ON / Frascati / 0:4 / 39.29 4. David Arcand / Montreal, QC / Dollar Del Colle / 4 5. Kelley Robinson / Rus- sell, ON / Foolproof / 4 6. Elyse Batista / Guelph, ON / Viva’s Dolce W / 7 7. Cathy Blundell / West- mount, QC / Impromptu / 8 8. Sophia Nihon Millar / Perth, ON / Serena / 8 9. Frank Hendriks / Carleton Place, ON / Chapeau M / 8 10. Michelle Matthews / Addison, ON / Cali Hope Z / 16
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