March 3, 2009 Warning and Guideline regarding Fluphenazine The Equine Canada Medication Control Committee is announcing the following Medication Control information: Anabolic Steroids As of June 1, 2009, drug testing of horses competing in Equine Canada sanctioned competitions will include testing for anabolic steroids. Testing for veterinary and non-veterinary approved steroids will take place in accordance with the Canadian Pari-Mutual Agency (CPMA) guidelines. The following is a direct link to their announcement: http://www4.agr.gc.ca/AAFC-AAC/display-afficher.do?id=1234915117234&lang=eng This link provides information related to withdrawal times. A positive test for veterinary approved and non-veterinary approved steroids will be sanctioned as per the Equine Canada penalty tables and drug classification system as a Class III offence. Information about the EMCC medication rules can be found at the EC link: http://www.equinecanada.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=category§ionid=40&id=127&Itemid=290 Fluphenazine Guideline and Warning As of June 1, 2009, the drug testing method for horses competing in Equine Canada sanctioned competitions will allow for the detection of fluphenazine for at least 45 days from the date the drug is administered. It is the sole responsibility of the person responsible for the horse to ensure no fluphenazine is present and detected in the horse at Equine Canada sanctioned competitions. EC members are responsible for keeping up to date on this information.
March 13, 2009 Following the 2009 Equine Canada (EC) Annual Convention, Jump Canada is pleased to announce several new board members.
John ‘JT’ Taylor of Orangeville, ON, is the new Chair of Jump Canada. A Jump Canada Board member for more than four years, Taylor was Chair of the Competitions Committee from 2005 until 2008. In addition to being an EC competition organizer, Taylor also holds his EC Senior judges card for hunters and is an FEI ‘I’ jumper judge.
"I hope to be able to listen to the requirements of the Jump Canada members across the country,” said Taylor. “I think we have done a good job with this in the last year by incorporating member feedback into new rules and policy changes. We have the benefit of a strong and experienced Board, and we look forward to a great year ahead. It will be hard to top the success of 2008 with our Olympic medals, but I am sure we will see even more glory in the next few years."
Taylor replaces Elizabeth Bordeaux of Surrey, BC, who held the position of Chair for six years.
New Jump Canada Board members include Mike Lawrence of St. Lazare, QC, who replaces Taylor as Chair of the Competitions Committee; Tom Michiel of Calgary, AB, who replaces Lisa Cieplucha as Chair the Officials Committee; and Alan Chesler of Orangeville, ON, who replaces Brenley Cone as Co-Chair of the Owners Committee. A new position, High Performance Assistant, has been created and will be filled by Mark Laskin of Langley, BC.
The Jump Canada Board is comprised of representatives of Jump Canada’s committees plus three additional members. Jump Canada board members are elected by the committee they represent with the exception of the High Performance Chair and the two members-at-large, who are appointed by the Board.
The Chair of Jump Canada is elected from the board members for a period of two years, renewable twice at the board’s discretion. The Vice-Chair and Finance Committee Chair are elected from the board members for a term not to exceed their membership term. The immediate Past Chair may remain on the board as long as he or she holds that position. If adequate experience for the Finance Chair position is not available among the board’s membership, then a person may be selected from the Finance Committee. He or she will sit as an ex-officio member on the board.
Appointments are for a two-year term, commencing at the Jump Canada meeting during Equine Canada’s annual convention. Members may stand for two additional two-year terms for a total of six years. Rotation must be staggered to allow for continuity. After a period of one year off the board, members may be re-elected. Every attempt is made to ensure representation on the board from across Canada.
The 2009 Jump Canada Board members are as follows
Chair — John Taylor Athlete development — Lindy Welsby Coaching — Trish Mrakawa Communications & Media Relations — Jennifer Ward Competitions — Mike Lawrence Competitions — Chris Pack (FEI Representative) Domestic Development — Barbara Mitchell Fundraising — Muffie Guthrie Grand Prix Riders — Gail Greenough Grand Prix Riders — Mark Samuel High Performance — Terrance Millar High Performance Assistant — Mark Laskin Marketing — Position vacant Officials — Tom Michiel Owners — Marsie Vince Owners — Alan Chesler Rules — Pam Law Young Horse Development — Phil Henning Past Chair — Elizabeth Bordeaux Member At large — Craig Collins (Finance Chair) Member At large — Vacant
Ex-officio Members Mike Gallagher, EC President Michael Arbour, EC Director Finance & Administration Karen Hendry-Ouellette, EC Manager — Jumping Jennifer Mahoney, EC Program Coordinator — Jumping
March 12, 2009 Yann Candele Named CAVALOR 'Athlete of the Month' for February
Ottawa, Ontario — Jump Canada has named Yann Candele the CAVALOR 'Athlete of the Month' for February.
Candele of Nobleton, ON, made his Canadian Show Jumping Team debut riding Mustique in the $75,000 Nations’ Cup, Presented by CN, at the CSIO 4* Wellington, FL, on Friday, February 27. The experience was a winning one for Candele as he, along with teammates Keean White, Eric Lamaze, and Ian Millar claimed victory.
The following day, Saturday, February 28, Candele won the $25,000 1.50m Fidelity Investments Classic riding Pitareusa for owner Susan Grange.
“We have been working very hard, and it was very nice that Jump Canada put its trust in us to go into the ring for the Nations’ Cup. It felt so great to win!” said Candele, 37, who formerly competed for France before becoming a Canadian citizen in 2008. “Cavalor makes great products, and I am very thankful for their sponsorship.”
As the CAVALOR 'Athlete of the Month' for February, Candele receives a gift certificate from title sponsor CAVALOR Inc.
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About Jump Canada Jump Canada the committee of Equine Canada responsible for all hunter, equitation and jumper activities in Canada from the grass roots to the international level. Jump Canada is governed by a board of directors, the majority of whom are elected by the stakeholders in the sport. For more information regarding Jump Canada programs and activities, visit http:P//www.equinecanada.ca/jumpcanada.
About Equine Canada Equine Canada is a member-based association that represents, promotes and services Canada's equine community and industry. Its core areas of activity involve sport, equine health and welfare, education and safety, governance and marketing, representation and communication. Equine Canada is recognized by Sport Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, the International Equestrian Federation (FEI), the Canadian Olympic Committee and Canadian Coaching Association of Canada as the national organization representing equestrian sport and equine interests in Canada. For more information about Equine Canada, please visit www.equinecanada.ca.
March 10, 2009
Among the stallions aged five years and older at the Danish Warmblood stallion show in Herning the Danish licensing committee approved nine jumping stallions and ten dressage stallions. Breeding advisor Karina Christiansen commented: "It is an exciting and very strong collection of older stallions of which several have international performance results at the highest level, which has made it even harder for the judges to appoint the champion stallions" The handsome Chellys Z by Chellano Z / Aiglon Rouge, previously owned by Paul Schockemöhle and now owned by BFC Horses in Denmark, is a top modern stallion with a huge capacity over the fences. In Herning this five year old grey won two jumping classes and was appointed as champion jumper stallion in the division for older stallions. Runner-up was the Danish bred Bøgegårdens Chico by Carano / Lancier bred and owned by Jørgen Schmidt. He was awarded the breeder medal in silver for his excellent performance test. The collection of older dressage stallions held a string of pearls. Many of the stallions have achieved outstanding results in sport and breeding, and once again, the judges faced a big challenge in appointing the champion sire. - We have chosen a stallion which is not unfamiliar in the frontline. Damsey was already a four year old dressage champion at the licensing in Herning back in 2006. This strong mover, now aged six, was presented by German Jens Meyer and American Leatherdale Farms who have had great success with their stallions in Herning.
5-YEAR-OLD AND OLDER JUMPING STALLIONS Licensed
Champion Chellys Z Chellano Z / Aiglon Rouge BFC Horses ApS Bøgegårdens Chico Carano / Lancier Bøgegården v/ Stina & Jørgen Schmidt Cabachon Casall / Concerto II Ib Kirk Carrico Catoki / Capitol II Flemming Schultz Catoki Cambridge / Silvester Flemming Schultz Champion For Pleasure Champion du Lys / For Pleasure Schou & Skouboe Clintord Clinton / Caletto I Stall Ahlmann og Schou & Skouboe Lertevang’s Coleir Carano / Linaro Peter Jensen Hansen Uno’s Safier Numero Uno / Amor Schou & Skouboe
5-YEAR-OLD AND OLDER DRESSAGE STALLIONS Licensed
Champion Damsey Dressage Royal / Ritual Hengststation Jens Meyer / Leatherdale Farm Firenze Final Prydsholm / Loran Ruth og Jørgen Søgård Hampton His Highness / Rotspon Hengststation Jens Meyer / Leatherdale Farm Samarant Sandro Hit / Brentano II BFC Horses ApS Solero Hyllos / Polargeist Helgstrand Dressage A/S Sunny-Boy Sandro Hit / Donnerhall Jørgen Ravn United Krack C / Partout Van Uytert / IPS Group Don Kennendy Donnerhall / Kennedy Helle Hautopp og Kristian Svenningsen
One year license
Blue Hors Dicardo Blue Hors Don Romantic / Lauries Crusador XX Blue Hors ApS Dressage Laetare Lord Loxley / Lancer II Helgstrand Dressage A/S
When licensed in 2007 Cajus by Coronado I / Lagano was far ahead of his time representing the jumper type of the future. He was misunderstood by many breeders but he has retaliated since then, said spokesman of the licensing committee, Poul Graugaard.
As a young colt Cajus, bred and owned by Kari and Jack Munch Christiansen, scored 10 for free jumping. At the age of 6 years he won bronze at the WBFSH world championships at Zangersheide and earned his first international Grand Prix victory in 2003. Cajus has sired three licensed sons and numerous international jumpers at Grand Prix level.
