Canadian Eventing Names Eventing Squad for the 2010 World Equestrian GamesCanadian Eventing names Eventing Squad for the 2010 World Equestrian Games
Ottawa, ON—Following a successful spring training and competition program, the Canadian Eventing High Performance Committee is pleased to announce the names of the Canadian Eventing Squad for the World Equestrian Games, being held September 30–October 3, 2010. Selected according to the qualification thresholds and selection procedure, nine rider/ horse combinations have been named to the Squad. The 2010 World Equestrian Games will be held in Lexington Kentucky, USA.
Named to the Squad (in alphabetical order) are:
| Rider, Hometown | Horse | Owner: |
| Hawley Bennett-Awad, Langley, BC | Gin & Juice, 2000 brown American Thoroughbred | Hawley Bennett-Awad & Linda Paine |
| Diana Burnett, Blackstock, ON | Manny, 2000 bay Canadian Thoroughbred cross | Diana Burnett & Eventing Canada! |
| Kyle Carter, Calgary, AB | Madison Park, 1998 bay American Thoroughbred | Kyle & Jennifer Carter |
| Rebecca Howard, Salmon Arm, BC | Riddle Master, 2001 bay Canadian Sport Horse | Caroline Bazley |
| Michelle Mueller, Port Perry, ON | Amistad, 1999 chestnut Canadian TB cross | Julie-Anna Pring |
| Selena O’Hanlon, Elgin, ON | Colombo, 1994 bay Swedish Warmblood | Elaine & Michael Davies |
| Jessica Phoenix, Uxbridge ON | Exponential, 1998 bay Canadian thoroughbred | Jessica Phoenix |
| Stephanie Rhodes Bosch, Summerland, BC | Port Authority, 1998 bay Canadian bred Selle Français | Stephanie Rhodes Bosch & Patricia Bosch |
| Ian Roberts, Port Perry, ON | Napalm, 1996 grey Irish Sport Horse |
Ian Roberts, Kelly Plitz & Tracey Newman |
For rider biographies, please visit the Equine Canada web site at www.equinecanada.ca.
The WEG Squad will participate in a training sessions and preparatory competitions throughout the summer leading up to the final training camp, which will take place in September prior to the Games. The final team of up to six rider /horse combinations and alternates will be named in September.
The team trains under the leadership of David O’Connor, International Technical Advisor. Eventing Chef d’équipe, Graeme Thom; stable manager, Debbie Furnas; team veterinarian, Dr. Christiana Ober; and team farrier, Randy Pawlak will accompany and provide support to the team throughout the Games.
The Canadian Eventing Committee is grateful to Sport Canada, Podium Canada and all of its sponsors, supporters, suppliers and friends for their continued support of the Canadian Eventing Team in its quest for excellence at the 2010 World Equestrian Games
The Olympic sport of eventing encompasses three separate tests: dressage, cross-country, and show jumping held consecutively. Each test ridden by the rider and horse in combination is scored individually but added together for the final results. The rider/horse combination with the fewest number of penalty points over the three days wins the competition.
At the 2010 World Equestrian Games each eligible nation may compete three or four rider/horse combinations in the team competition (with the best three scores to count towards the final classification) plus one or two combinations in the individual competition. Nations which are unable to field a team may send one or two rider/horse combinations to compete in the individual competition.
Provisional Schedule for the World Equestrian Games Eventing Competition:
Thursday, September 30 Dressage Day 1
Friday, October 1 Dressage Day 2
Saturday, October 2 Cross Country
Sunday, October 3 Show Jumping
Victory Ceremony — Team and Individual
For specific times and competition details and results consult the Organizing Committee website www.alltechfeigames.com or the FEI web site www.horsesport.org.