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Kelly Robinson Continued from Page 1


Julia MacAngus, a promising local equestrian who tragically lost her battle with terminal ill- ness at the age of 22. As the niece of Canadian Olympic team silver medalist


Jill Henselwood,


MacAngus had hopes of follow- ing in her aunt’s footsteps and be- coming a grand prix level rider and trainer. “I was really honoured to


win the first Memorial Grand Prix for Julia,” said Robinson fol- lowing an emotional prize giving ceremony where she was pre- sented as the winner by Julia MacAngus’s parents, Shirley Fleming and John MacAngus. “I did know Julia, and winning it was a nice thing to have happen. I’m happy that they had the class in her honour.” Exhibitors were invited to


watch the Grand Prix from Wes-


highest-ranked show jumping athletes in the world to the Na- tion’s Capital, Major League Show Jumping Ottawa features a unique jumpers-only format of- fering more than $800,000 in prize money in team and individ- ual events. Adding to the excitement


Kelley Robinson is presented as the winner of the $15,000 Julia MacAngus Memorial Grand Prix by Julia MacAngus’s parents, Shirley Fleming and John MacAngus. Photo by Sunkist Media


ley Clover Parks’ expansive hos- pitality tent while enjoying food from local partner, Lil Z’s Pizza, and complimentary cider cour-


tesy of long-time Ottawa Eques- trian Tournaments supporter, Pommies Ciders Co. Robinson plans to compete


at the upcoming Ottawa Eques- trian Tournaments, now in their ninth season, including the Ot- tawa Summer Tournament I from July 5-9; the Ottawa Summer Tournament II from July 12-16; and the Ottawa National from September 14-17. “It’s the best!” said Robin-


son of competing at Wesley Clover Parks. “It’s my favourite venue, and I’m always happy to be here. I can’t wait for the shows in July and the Major League. I love riding on the grass field.” Major League Show Jump-


Frank Hendriks of Carleton Place, ON, finished runner-up riding Chapeau in the $15,000 Julia MacAngus Memorial Grand Prix held at Ottawa’s Wesley Clover Parks. Photo by Sunkist Media


ing competition returns to Wesley Clover Parks from August 23 to 27, offering CSI5* and CSI2* di- visions sanctioned by the Fédéra- tion Equestre Internationale (FEI). Attracting some of the


of Major League Show Jumping Ottawa, the Spurs & Sparkles Gala will kick off the week of world-class show jumping on Monday, August 21. Spurs & Sparkles offers one-of-a-kind en- tertainment, incredible prizes, and local craft beverages paired with delectable food from some the city’s best restaurants and vendors. Proceeds from the 2023 event will benefit the Queensway Carleton Hospital Foundation. Tickets


are available at


https://www.spursandsparkles.co m.


With her win, Robinson


puts herself in contention for the Ottawa Circuit Awards, presented by Ride Every Stride. Competi- tors earn points at all Ottawa Equestrian Tournament shows hosted at Wesley Clover Parks. The Under 25 MarBill Hill Farm Jumper Bonus and Circuit Award are also back for 2023, with $10,000 in bonuses up for grabs. For more information and to reg- ister, visit www.ottawaeques- triantournaments.com/special-aw ards.


With a thrilling season of


show jumping competition ahead, Wesley Clover Parks wel- comes spectators to enjoy its hos- pitality tent for a one-of-a-kind VIP experience. Tables of six and individual weekly passes are available for purchase at https://www.ottawaequestrian- tournaments.com/hospitality.


Spectator tickets will also


be available for the Ottawa Sum- mer Tournaments in July and MLSJ Ottawa in August. Sign up to receive email updates when tickets are available as well as exclusive


deals


https://www.ottawaequestrian- tournaments.com/spectators. For more information on


the Ottawa Equestrian Tourna- ments, visit www.OttawaEques- trianTournaments.com.


All


competitor information is avail- able at www.ottawaequestrian- tournaments.com/calendar-2023 and full results can be found at www.ottawaequestriantourna- ments.com/results-2023. Get the latest updates, news, and photos by following Ottawa Equestrian Tournaments on Facebook here and Instagram and Twitter @TheWCParks. Share your Ot- tawa Equestrian Tournaments ex- perience


by tagging


@TheWCParks and #RideTheP- arks!


$15,000 Julia MacAngus Memorial Grand Prix


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Saturday, May 27, 2023 Rider / Hometown / Horse / Faults / Time 1. Kelley Robinson / Russell, ON / Foolproof / 0:0 / 36.10 2. Frank Hendriks / Carleton Place, ON / Chapeau / 0:4 / 33.71 3. Robert Carey / Bolton, ON / Don’t Worry Farmer / 0:4 / 35.15 4. Karen Sparks / Nepean, ON / Lugano / 4 5. Mackenzey Nadeau / Stittsville, ON / HHS Fairy Fort / 4 6. Kaila Robert / St. Bruno, QC / Hesmee / 4 7. François Lamontagne / Saint- Eustache, QC / Tinka’s Soldier / 4 8. Julia Wiggins / Kanata, ON / Lynnford AS / 4 9. Vanessa Robert / St. Bruno, QC / Miss Peggy-Sue PS / 4 10. Beatrice Daviault / St. Damase, QC / Levaro Z / 8


Don’t Worry Farmer in the $15,000 Julia MacAngus Memorial Grand Prix held at Ottawa’s Wesley Clover Parks. Photo by Sunkist Media


Robert Carey of Bolton, ON, rounded out the top three riding


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