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well as the JC Medal Final as per a new pilot program for 2021, will welcome the top four
based on the newly launched EC national rankings, which show where an athlete or horse stands against other competitors nation- wide. They include results for EC Gold sanc- tioned competitions and are continuously updated as results are submitted by competi- tion organizers. Available jumper division championships will be outlined in the Royal West prize list. Participation in the CET Medal Final, as
the continued desire to compete, as we have seen a strong 87% participation rate in domes- tic jumper and equitation competition this year compared to pre-pandemic years,” said Meg Krueger, EC Chief Executive Officer. “We are delighted that celebrated Canadian organizer, Rocky Mountain Show Jumping, has agreed to welcome the EC national cham- pionships this year. We hope it will support the Gold show industry in nearby communi- ties while also inspiring and fostering new participation in the west, as well.” Participation in jumper events will be
say the least, with the COVID-19 pandemic and all of the repercussions it has caused,” said John Anderson, RMSJ President. “Our sport certainly hasn’t been spared the difficul- ties. It is unfortunate that the Royal Agricul- tural Winter Fair had to be cancelled, as it is truly a gem of an event on the North Ameri- can show jumping tour.”
riders coming out of four regional finals across Canada. To offer more riders the op- portunity to compete in the regionals, riders must only compete in at least one qualifying medal class to be eligible. “It has been a challenging few years to
grams and services can be found at
www.equestrian.ca/sport/jumping and full rules on national championships for jumper and equitation can be found in the EC Rules, Section G: Hunter, Jumper, Equitation and Hack.
EC recognized hunter divisions will be held in 2021. However, several competition organ- izers have stepped up to the plate to host cir- cuit championships across the country. EC commends their support of local equestrian communities and looks forward to the return of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair for its 100th anniversary in 2022. Further information on jumping pro-
oured that our team has been awarded the op- portunity to host the championships, along with the U25 and Medal finals at the 2021 Royal West. I must commend Meg for the out-of-the box thinking it took to arrive at this decision to celebrate the champions of our sport. I realize it is a once in a lifetime oppor- tunity for my team and I will do everything in my power to make Equestrian Canada proud of making this decision.” Unfortunately, no championships for the
Anderson added, “I am extremely hon-
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