CALGARY, May 10, 2008 – The fourth annual BMO contest that will reward one lucky winner with a riding lesson from Canadian sports legend Ian Millar kicked off this week. Sponsored by BMO Financial Group, the winning prize includes a trip for two to the Spruce Meadows “Masters” Tournament to be held September 3 to 7, 2008, in Calgary, AB, highlighted by the BMO Nations’ Cup on Saturday, September 6, 2008.

Show jumping fans can look forward to the prestigious BMO Nations’ Cup, which brings together the best show jumping countries in the world to compete for the most lucrative prize in team show jumping.

“Having the opportunity to give a riding lesson to a true show jumping fan is always a pleasure, and I am looking forward to meeting the winner of this year’s BMO contest,” said Millar, who already has eight Olympic appearances on his resume and is on track to his ninth at this summer’s Olympic Games.

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