Ottawa, Ontario—The Jump Canada High Performance Committee is pleased to announce the 2009 Canadian Show Jumping Team Short List, comprised this year of 20 athletes.

The first four athletes named to the Canadian Show Jumping Team represented Canada at the 2008 Olympic Games in Hong Kong, China.  The fifth athlete traveled to the 2008 Olympic Games as the alternate.  The remaining 15 athletes were named to the 2009 Short List based on their standing in the FEI Rolex Jumping Riders’ World Rankings as of December 1, 2008.

The following athletes have been identified as official members of the national show jumping team which falls under the umbrella of the Canadian Equestrian Team (CET).

1. Eric Lamaze / Schomberg, ON

2. Jill Henselwood / Oxford Mills, ON

3. Ian Millar / Perth, ON

4. Mac Cone / King City, ON

5. Jonathan Asselin / Calgary, AB

6. Erynn Ballard / Hillsburgh, ON

7. Yann Candele / Caledon, ON

8. Keean White / Rockwood, ON

9. Amy Millar / Perth, ON

10. John Anderson / Calgary, AB

11. Jenn Serek / Dewinton, AB

12. Jonathon Millar / Perth, ON

13. Jay Hayes / Orangeville, ON

14. Kim Farlinger / Spencerville, ON

15. Beth Underhill / Schomberg, ON

16. Darrin Dlin/ Spruce Grove, AB

17. Gary Brewster / West Vancouver, BC

18. Chris Pratt / Valencia, CA

19. John Pearce / Stouffville, ON

20. Lauren Hunkin / Caledon, ON