Ottawa, ON -- It is with deepest regret that Equine Canada announces that Jordan McDonald, 30, suffered a fatal injury while competing at the Nunney International Horse Trials  held at  Southfield House, Whatley, Frome, Somerset, GBR  on Saturday June 14, 2014. Born in British Columiba, Jordan McDonald resided in Oakville, ON, but was currently based in Great Britain with his wife Shandiss McDonald.

Jordan McDonald was riding Only Me, a seven-year-old gelding owned by Jordan. The horse was not injured. 

Graeme Thom, Chair of Canadian Eventing High Performance Committee has provided the following statement. "The entire Canadian Eventing community is devastated by this tragic event. I have known Jordan as a great friend for over a dozen years and also as a member of our national team program. My heart goes out to Shandiss, his lovely wife, and deepest love  to his fantastic parents, caring siblings and all relations. I extend my sincerest condolences and equally those of our entire Canadian eventing family."

Equine Canada would like to extend their deepest sympathy to McDonald family.