NOVEMOBER 2021 THE RIDER /49 Tiffany Foster Scores World Cup Win At 2021 Washington International Horse Show


rounds, and I certainly was- n’t trying to be third, but they definitely deserve where they are at.” Next in, Karl Cook


October 30, 2021 - Mill Spring, NC Competition on Satur-


day, October 30, 2021, came to an exciting finish at the Washington International Horse Show, presented by MARS Equestrian™ as Tiffany Foster (CAN) and Figor, owned by Artisan Farms LLC and Tiffany Foster, won the $215,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Washington CSI4*-W for the President’s Cup, presented by Mars Equestrian™. Out of 33 first-round


entries and four in the jump-


off, it was the last combina- tion to go, Foster and Figor, who would stand in the win- ner’s circle. First in the jump-off


was Alex Granato (USA) on Carlchen W, owned by The Bright Lights Group. They had the fastest jump-off time in 35.01 seconds, but a heartbreaking rail at the final jump left them with four faults in third place. “I had a bit of a set-


back with Carlchen in Sep- tember,” said Granato of the 13-year-old Mecklenburg gelding by Chacco-Blue x Continue. “We had some


trouble with his foot at the [Spruce Meadows] Masters. I’ve been spending the last few weeks since then build- ing him back and making sure he felt confident, and luckily, I know him well enough to step back up tonight. I tried to let his nat- ural speed carry me. Typi- cally, I probably would have kept going and done one less and had a little more room at the last jump but just with building him back up I took a little bit of cau- tion. It worked against me which was unfortunate. These girls jumped beautiful


(USA) and Caillou, a 14- year-old Holsteiner gelding by Casall x San Patrignano Corrado owned by Signe Ostby, had an unfortunate refusal at the first jump. They regrouped to finish with four faults in 45.86 sec- onds for fourth place. Alessandra Volpi and


her own Berlinda were the first to record a double clear, finishing in 36.52 seconds that would end up in second place.


“It’s incredible to be


competing with people like this that I’ve watched grow- ing up and never thought I’d be sitting next to being in- terviewed,” said the 21- year-old


Stanford


University student. “I’m re- ally excited. It was one of my first big jump-off classes. I got this horse re- cently and she’s been ab- solutely incredible for me so I’m looking forward to keep


Tiffany Foster and Figor in their presentation with ringmaster Steve Rector, WIHS


President Vicki Lowell, WIHS Chairman Anne Poulson, WIHS Vice President Evelyn Liu Treacy, FEI Foreign Judge Collene Hoffman, and Dr. Bridgett McIntosh, Director MARS Equestrian™. Photo by Shawn McMillen Photography


going with that.” Volpi has been riding


Berlinda, a 13-year-old Ger- man-bred Warmblood mare by Berlin x Gento, only since April of 2021. They finished fourth in the Amer- ican Gold Cup, but then Volpi returned to school for five weeks. “I was a bit nervous to


come back and go straight into these big classes, but I think we work really well together,” related Volpi. “We have similar attitudes, I think, and similar sizes. I’m lucky to have her.” The final pair to go,


Foster opened up Figor’s giant stride and left a stride out of the final line. They crossed the timers in 35.73 seconds for the win. “I know he has a huge


stride, and it would proba- bly be a risk for most to do nine [strides] to that last jump, but I knew my horse would just eat that up and that would really suit him, so that was really in my favor tonight,” explained Foster. It was a gratifying win


Tiffany Foster (CAN) and Figor were victorious in the $215,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Washington CSI4*-W for the President’s Cup, presented by Mars Equestrian™. Photo by Shawn McMillen Photography


TROtt receives windfall from SuperEx


Greely, ON – Last Saturday, October 30, the Ther- apeutic Riding Association of Ottawa-Carleton Inc. (TROtt), was delighted to receive a surprise dona- tion of $20,000 from the Central Canada Exhibition Association (“SuperEx”). Since the recent dissolu- tion of the SuperEx, former directors of their board have chosen a variety of worthy agricultural causes in the community to which to donate assets. Direc- tors Sandie Harkins and Ashley Lamoureux chose TROtt as their beneficiary. Before unveiling SuperEx’s generous cheque


to TROtt, Sandie and Ashley remarked, “With the SuperEx being disbanded and our funds left to al- locate to the agricultural community, we wanted to give back to the people of Ottawa and thank them for their long-standing support of the SuperEx … We personally chose TROtt, as we consider it a great organization that provides children and adults with physical, developmental, and learning disabil- ities the chance to enjoy therapeutic horseback rid-


ing. The subsidized lessons at TROtt enhance the riders’ quality of life through regular physical exer- cise and companionship with TROtt’s amazing horses.” TROtt’s chairperson, Annie Grenon, and


other board members were present to receive what had been a previously undisclosed amount on Sat- urday. They were astounded when SuperEx un- veiled a $20,000 cheque in TROtt’s name. “COVID-19 has put a financial squeeze on TROtt, just as it has on so many organizations. This dona- tion will help our charity move forward with much- needed therapeutic programs in the community,” said Annie Grenon. TROtt is always in need of help from the


community and urges prospective donors to visit its website at http://ottawatherapeuticriding.ca. Photo L-R: from TROtt, Alison Shaker, Jill Joseph, Chair Annie Grenon; from SuperEx, Ashley Lam- oureux, Sandie Harkins.


for Foster with Figor, an 11- year-old KWPN gelding by VDL Groep Zagreb x Indoc- tro that she has been riding


for four years. She and her team, including groom Car- oline Holmberg and veteri- narian Dr. Eduardo Felix, brought back Figor from an injury at the end of March earlier this year. “He feels in awesome


form,” said Foster. “I was really aiming for this horse show as his first time back out in the 1.60m, and I think he’s ready! I’m thrilled to have him back, and I’m re- ally, really excited about the next few years with him.” Course


designer


Bernardo Cabral (POR) commented on the class, “They had a lot to jump. It wasn’t super big, but it was careful in many places. I’m very happy with the result.” This was the second


year for WIHS at the Tryon International Equestrian Center, but the 2021 edition included the full schedule of classes. “We are thrilled,” said WIHS President Victo- ria Lowell on this year’s event. “The Tryon team has been incredibly welcoming and accommodating, and we have so enjoyed working with them. It was great to have the support of the rid- ers and Longines and MARS Equestrian™. We


are just grateful that we could carry on outside of the city in North Carolina.” For her victory, Foster


was presented with The President of the United States Perpetual Cup do- nated by First Lady Jacque- line Kennedy. The “Doc Steele”


Spirit Award presented by M. Michael Meller was awarded to Gladewinds Partners LLC’s Royce. McLain Ward was given the $5,000 Leading Interna- tional Rider Award for accu- mulating the highest number of points in the International Jumper section. Alessandra Volpi was honored with the $10,000 Under 25 Rider Award presented by The Treacy Family. The Leading Foreign Rider Award was given to Tiffany Foster, along with the Leading Lady Rider Award presented by The Mackenzie Family with gift compliments of Fab Finds by Sarah. The In- ternational Jumper Cham- pion was Catoki and the reserve champion was Figor. The Leading Jumper Owner Award was awarded to the owners of Catoki, Marilla van Beuren, Bob Russell and McLain Ward.


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