July 14, 2009
Top equestrian riders bound for Ottawa
By Sun Media

Canadian Olympians Ian Millar and Jill Henselwood will be among the top international riders who will compete at the National Capital Show Jumping Tournaments from August 12-23.

The competition this year, which will take place at the National Equestrian Park in the former Nepean, is being broken into two segments, running from Aug. 12-16 and Aug 19-23.

During the first week of competition, the ‘National Open’ will feature the $10,000 Marshes Open Welcome on Friday, Aug. 14, the $15,000 ATCO Derby on Saturday and the $25,000 National Capital Show Jumping Tournaments Grand Prix on Sunday, Aug. 16. Hunter competitors will also be in the spotlight during the $2,500 Hunter Derby on the grand prix field.

Week two, dubbed the CSI National Tournament, will feature the $10,000 CompetitiveJumpers.com Open Welcome on Friday, Aug. 21. On Saturday evening, Aug. 22, the $15,000 Modified Grand Prix and a BBQ will be held in support of the United Way. The grand finale will be the $75,000 Brookstreet Grand Prix on Sunday, Aug. 23.

For full schedules, directions and other information visit www.hayesco.ca.


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