On August 13, 2014, Jump Canada announced the jumping athletes who will represent Canada at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2014 in Normandy, FRA August 23 - September 7, 2014.
Named to the Team are:
Yann Candele of Caledon, ON, riding Showgirl, owned by Watermark Group;
Tiffany Foster of Schomberg, ON, riding Verdi III, owned by Artisan Farms, LLC;
Eric Lamaze of Schomberg, ON, riding Zigali P S, owned by Artisan Farms, LLC;
Ian Millar of Perth, ON, riding Dixson, owned by Susan and Ariel Grange;
Chris Sorensen of Caledon, ON, riding Bobby, owned by Chris Sorensen and Britland Hughes.
Leading and supporting the team in Normandy are chef d’équipe, Mark Laskin; veterinarian, Dr. Sylvie Surprenant; team manager, Karen Hendry-Ouellette; and stable manager, Darren Roberts.
Equine Canada and Jump Canada are grateful to their funding partners, Own The Podium and Sport Canada, in addition to their suppliers, supporters, and friends for their continued support of the Canadian Jumping Team in its quest for excellence at the 2014 World Equestrian Games.
Provisional Schedule
September 2 - Speed Competition
September 3- Individual and Team Qualifier
September 4 - Individual Qualifier and Team Final
September 6 - Third Individual Qualifier
September 7 - Final 4
For additional information regarding the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games please visit www.normandy2014.com.
Photo:Ian Millar and Dixson competing at the 2013 Spruce Meadows Masters. Photo: Robin Duncan Photography