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Jump Canada Announces 2009 Talent Squad

January 27, 2009

Ottawa, ON—Jump Canada is pleased to announce the members of the 2009 Jump Canada Talent Squad. During the 2008 season, 17 Talent Squad qualifying competitions were held in the Eastern Division while 13 qualifying competitions comprised the Western Division. The best five riders from each division form the 2009 Jump Canada Talent Squad.

The National Talent Squad Series is a means of recognizing up-and-coming riders who are preparing to enter the grand prix ranks and demonstrate the ability to become future members of the Canadian Equestrian Team. Complete details on the Jump Canada Talent Squad Series are available on the Jump Canada website http://www.equinecanada.ca/jumpcanada.

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 of directors, the majority of whom 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 a member-based association that represents, promotes and services Canada's equine community and industry. Its core areas of activity involve sport, equine health and welfare, education and safety, governance and marketing, representation and communication. Equine Canada is recognized by Sport Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, the International Equestrian Federation (FEI), the Canadian Olympic Committee and Canadian Coaching Association of Canada as the national organization representing equestrian sport and equine interests in Canada. For more information about Equine Canada, please visit www.equinecanada.ca

Rider (listed alphabetically)	Horse	Hometown
Hayley Alfonso	Laforza		St. Andrews, MB
David Arcand		Santos Utopia		Mont-Royal, QC
Gary Brewster		Royal Viali		West Vancouver, BC
		Watermark
Margie Gayford		Showgirl		Sharon, ON
		Winston
Lindsay Hitchner		Billy Autumn		High River, AB
		Quipa LS
Francois Lamontagne	Anton		St-Eustache, QC
Tamie Phillips		Lucas		Strathmore, AB
Elissa Reisman		Taboo's Chara Mio	Toronto, ON
Brenda Riddell		Icara		Calgary, AB
		Monet
Ryan Roy		Amarona		King City, ON

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