| June 7, 2007 Canadian
Eventing names Eventing Team for the 2007 Pan American Games 
Ottawa, Ontario --- Following a successful spring training and competition
program, the Canadian Eventing High Performance Committee is pleased to announce
the names of the Canadian Eventing Team who will represent Canada in the 2007
Pan American Games (PAG), in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, July 14-29. Selected
according to the Qualification Thresholds and Selection Procedure, five rider/horse
combinations are named to the team and nominated to the Canadian Olympic Committee.
Named to the team (in alphabetical order) are: Kyle Carter,
Calgary, AB, Madison Park; (Owners, Rider & Nicole Shinton) Sandra
Donnelly, Calgary , AB, Buenos Aires; (0wner: Sandra Donnelly) Jessica
Phoenix, Uxbridge ON, Exploring; (Owner: Jessica Phoenix) Waylon
Roberts, Port Perry, ON, Paleface; )(Owner: Kelly Plitz) Michael
Winter, Toronto, ON, King Pin; (Owner: King Pin Syndicate) The
team entries will be nominated by Equine Canada to the Canadian Olympic Committee
by the deadline of 12p.m. (ET) on Monday, June 18 for final definite entries.
In addition, the Canadian Eventing Selectors announce an accompanying
list of horse/rider combinations, which were chosen at the discretion of the Selectors
to serve as alternate/substitutes for the PAG Eventing Team. If for any reason
one of selected horse/rider combinations is unable to travel to the PAG, then
it may be possible, although subject to strict regulations, to replace a named
substitute to the team. Named as alternates (in alphabetical order ) are:
Hawley Bennett, Langley, BC, Livingstone: (Owners: Hawley
& Gerry Bennett) Selena O’Hanlon, Elgin, ON, Colombo; (Owners:
Elaine & Michael Davies) Penny Rowland, Orangeville, ON, Windswept;
(Owner: Don J. Good) Samantha Taylor ,Richmond, BC, Livewire; (Owner:
Samantha Taylor) The team and alternates will participate in an
Open Training Camp in The Plains , Virginia , USA from June 25-29, before moving
to Ocala, Florida for the 10 day Pre-Pan Am Training Camp and quarantine period,
prior to the July 12 departure for Brazil. The team trains under
the leadership of David O’Connor, International Technical Advisor.
Eventing Chef d’Equipe Graeme Thom;Team Manager Janette Leask;
Team Veterinarian Dr. Christiana Ober;Team Farrier Christopher Volk
will accompany and provide support to the team throughout the Games. The
Canadian Eventing Committee is grateful to Sport Canada, the Canadian Olympic
Committee and all of its supporters, sponsors and friends for their continued
support of the Canadian Eventing Team in its quest for a top two team placing
at the 2007 Pan American Games. The Olympic sport of Eventing encompasses
three separate tests: dressage, cross-country, and show jumping held consecutively.
Each test ridden by the rider and horse in combination is scored individually
but added together for the final results. The rider/horse combination with the
fewest number of penalty points over the three days wins the competition.
At the 2007 Pan American Games, the team and individual competition will
run concurrently. The team competition consists of a minimum of three and a maximum
of four competitors with the best three scores to count for the team classification.
Provisional Schedule for the Pan American Eventing Competition
Friday, July 20 - Dressage Saturday, July 21 -
Cross Country Sunday, July 22 - Show Jumping, Medal Ceremony
– Team and Individual For specific times, competition details
and results visit www.rio2007.org.br. For rider bios visit www.equinecanada.ca.
About Canadian Eventing Canadian Eventing is a committee
of Equine Canada responsible for the sport of eventing in Canada from the grassroots
to the international level. Canadian Eventing Committee is comprised of 12 members,
including two rider representatives elected by the Elite Riders Association. Directed
by the strategic plan for eventing, all eventing activities are administered by
this committee via six sub-committees with the support of the Eventing Manager
based at the Equine Canada office in Ottawa. The National Team athletes and program
are led by International Technical Advisor David O’Connor, and monitored
by the High Performance Committee. For more information about Canadian Eventing
visit www.equinecanada.ca. | 