Jump Canada Announces 2009 Talent Squad

Ottawa, ON—Jump Canada is pleased to announce the members of the 2009 Jump Canada Talent Squad.  During the 2008 season, 17 Talent Squad qualifying competitions were held in the Eastern Division while 13 qualifying competitions comprised the Western Division.  The best five riders from each division form the 2009 Jump Canada Talent Squad.

Rider (listed alphabetically)     Horse                              Hometown

Hayley Alfonso                             Laforza                             St. Andrews, MB

David Arcand                               Santos Utopia                    Mont-Royal, QC

Gary Brewster                             Royal Viali & Watermark     West Vancouver, BC

Margie Gayford                            Showgirl  & Winston            Sharon, ON

Lindsay Hitchner                           Billy Autumn & Quipa LS     High River, AB

Francois Lamontagne                    Anton                               St-Eustache, QC

Tamie Phillips                               Lucas                               Strathmore, AB

Elissa Reisman                             Taboo’s Chara Mio             Toronto, ON

Brenda Riddell                             Icara & Monet                    Calgary, AB

Ryan Roy                                    Amarona                         King City, ON

The National Talent Squad Series is a means of recognizing up-and-coming riders who are preparing to enter the grand prix ranks and demonstrate the ability to become future members of the Canadian Equestrian Team.  Complete details on the Jump Canada Talent Squad Series are available on the Jump Canada website http://www.equinecanada.ca/jumpcanada.

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