Source:  News Release/Julie Cull

Sarah Johnstone Named CAVALOR 'Athlete of the Month' for August

Ottawa, Ontario — Following a string of victories, Sarah Johnstone has been named the CAVALOR 'Athlete of the Month' for August by Jump Canada.

Johnstone 20, of Aurora, ON, and Leonidas captured the $25,000 Hayes Co. Grand Prix on Sunday, August 14, during the first week of competition at the National Capital Show Jumping Tournaments that took place at the Nepean National Equestrian Park in Ottawa, ON.

Five riders advanced to the jump-off over the course designed by Catsy Cruz of Mexico.  Johnstone and Leonidas, Trish Crang’s 14-year-old Hannoverian gelding, repeated their faultless performance in the first round with a time of 43.09 to claim the win.

The pair’s success had begun the previous day, when they won the $10,000 Peel Maryborough Mutual Insurance Company/Henry Equestrian Insurance Brokers Ltd. Modified Grand Prix on August 13.  As the defending champions of the Modified Grand Prix, Johnstone and Leonidas topped 19 starters for the victory by posting the fastest double clean effort of the class.

In addition to her wins in August, Johnstone rode Starlet, a 12-year-old Dutch Warmblood mare owned by North Ridge, to victory in the 1.50m Open Jumper at CSI** International Bromont II on July 29.

“I’ve been training hard all summer and everything came together in Ottawa,” said Johnstone, who studies at the University of Guelph.  “The two horse shows are beautiful and feature a great grand prix ring.

“It is awesome that Cavalor sponsors this award,” added Johnstone, who is leaving on September 25 to further her jumping career by training and competing in Europe with Paul Hendrix.  “Every sponsor counts, and Cavalor makes a huge difference.”

As the CAVALOR 'Athlete of the Month' for August, Johnstone receives a gift certificate from title sponsor CAVALOR Inc.

In Canada, Cavalor products are available through Equus Integral (Francis Berger 514 924-4035 and Michel Lavictoire 514 467-8075).  Equus Integral is Cavalor Inc.’s exclusive Canadian distributor and can be reached at info@equusintegral.com.

CAVALOR Inc. is the exclusive North American licensee of the CAVALOR brand and the CAVALOR products from Nutriquine NV.  CAVALOR Inc.'s mission is to organize and manage the distribution of CAVALOR products, promote the brand, and establish partnerships to locally manufacture the CAVALOR products, all in North America.  For over 20 years, Nutriquine NV (a Belgian company) has been a pioneer in equine nutrition.  In close cooperation with veterinarians, scientists and specialists of the equestrian sports, Nutriquine has developed,under the brand name CAVALOR, a complete line of supplements, care and feed products to address the diverse needs and requirements of top sport horses and breeding stables.  CAVALOR products are distributed and used by many champions in 45 countries around the world.  CAVALOR, when the result counts!

About Jump Canada

Jump Canada is 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, the majority of whose members are elected by the stakeholders in the sport.  For more information regarding Jump Canada programs and activities, visit http://www.equinecanada.ca/jumpcanada.

About Equine Canada

Equine Canada is Canada’s national governing body for equestrianism.  A member-driven, charitable institution, it is the executive branch of the Canadian Equestrian Team, and the national authority for equestrian competition; the national voice for recreational riders; and the national association for equine welfare, breeding, and industry.  Equine Canada is recognised by the Government of Canada, the International Equestrian Federation (FEI), and the Canadian Olympic Committee as the national organisation representing equestrian sport and equine interests. For more information about Equine Canada, please visit www.equinecanada.ca.