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Comment by michelle dunn on September 25, 2008 at 10:21am

Olympians to compete at Royal Horse Show
Individual Gold Medalist and Silver Medal Team confirm participation in the
86th Royal Horse Show


For Immediate Release

September 19, 2008

TORONTO, ON – Plans are already underway at The Royal Horse Show to welcome the Olympic Silver Medal winning team, including the individual Gold Medalist Eric Lamaze, to competition at this year’s Royal Horse Show, November 7th - 16th.

Team members Ian Millar, Jill Henselwood, Mac Cone and Eric Lamaze have confirmed they will be attending, including a special Team autograph session scheduled for the afternoon of Saturday November 8th, following the final round of the Canadian Show Jumping Championships presented by Greenhawk. The team will also be recognized during Horse Show performances Wednesday, November 12th, prior to the CN FEI World Cup Qualifier and again Saturday, November 15th, prior to the Ricoh Big Ben Grand Prix.

While the specific equine line-up depends on qualifying events still taking place, Lamaze has confirmed his Olympic partner Hickstead will not be making the trip to Toronto but rather staying in Europe, where they are currently competing in their attempt to move up one spot to the top of the world rankings list.

It is also anticipated that members of the Gold Medal team from the United States will be attending, including McLain Ward and Laura Kraut. The United States captured the Gold following an intense battle with the Canadians, including a head-to-head jump-off between the two North American teams.

In total, over $795,000 in prize money will be awarded during the ten-day Royal Horse Show, making it one of the richest indoor equestrian events in the world. For information and complete schedule visit www.royalfair.org.


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Comment by Carol-Anne on September 23, 2008 at 12:53pm

Does anyone know what the extravaganza is all about on the last Sunday?

Comment by michelle dunn on September 4, 2008 at 11:47am

Congratulations Karen Shakespeare - you are the lucky winner of a portrait of your favorite horse, done by Kelly Plitz!

Thanks everyone who joined our group in time to enter... we are officially the LARGEST group on Barnmice!

Comment by michelle dunn on September 2, 2008 at 9:19pm

hey everyone check out our new website redesign! www.royalfair.org - it only just went live and everyone is still fixing typos and stuff, but it's so cool I had to share :)

and fancyfeet that is just not FAIR to remind me about the smell of cinnamon buns... I'm trying to slim so I can fit into some nice new royal digs for those late evenings at the horse show... gee thanks :)

Comment by fancyfeet on September 2, 2008 at 10:32am

I am looking forward to the Royal as always! Nothing like the sweet smell of cinnamon buns when they first open in the morning while shopping at Pleasant Ridge :)

Comment by eccentric pony on August 24, 2008 at 10:44pm

stoked to show :)

Comment by Olivia on August 23, 2008 at 9:24am

Oh i LOVE the Royal. its one of my favourtie times of the year :)
I love watching the Pony Hunters go and also love watching the jumpers compete! Hopefully our Olympians will be there!

Comment by Kidsnbits Equestrian on August 22, 2008 at 7:10am

Looking forward to a wonderful Royal as always! P

Comment by Carol-Anne on August 22, 2008 at 6:17am

Still deciding what day to go to satisfy everyone so they can see their favorites - draft horses, green meadows, jumpers and dressage.

Comment by Barbara F. on August 21, 2008 at 10:40pm

I hope our fantastic Olympians will be there so we can cheer them on! Go CANADA!!

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