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Young Riders from Across Canada Receive
Eventing Canada [!] Bursary

Ten young Riders will receive up to $1000. each  in the form of a  bursary  to further their training and competition efforts.

Diana Burnett of Blackstock, ON, Lisa Courtney of Mississauga,, ON, Karen Ellison of Ottawa, ON, Jessica Ferguson of Uxbridge, ON, Samantha Jones of Queensville, ON, Jennifer McGuire of Uxbridge, ON, Leahona Rowland of Kelowna, BC, Shannon Thompson of Summerland, BC , Stacey Thorson of Langley, BC and Scott Vanjoff of Midway, BC were the successful applicants for these ten prestigious bursaries.

"We were thrilled by the quality of the applicants", said Bella White, whose generous donation to Eventing Canada [!] made the bursary program a reality.  "These successful young Riders really expressed a keen appreciation for their Horses, and a desire to excel in the Sport of Eventing.  We are confident that the ten successful candidates will benefit from the bursary program."

Eventing Canada [!] is an independent amateur athletic association devoted to promoting training and competition opportunities for the Human and Equine Athlete in the Sport of Horse Trials and Three Day Event.

Diana Burnett & TysonDiana Burnett
Diana Burnett lives in Blackstock ON. She rides Tyson, a homebred gelding, and Minalton, his half-brother. She is coached by Ian Roberts. Diana used her bursary to help fund her trip to Fairhill, stopping off along the way to compete at Morven Park and work with Jimmy Wofford. This year Diana and Tyson came 2nd at Checkmate CIC**, 4th at Bromont OI, and 8th at Over the Walls at the Advanced level. With Minalton she finished 8th at the NAYRC CCI**, 3rd at Checkmate CIC**, 5th at Bromont OI and 4th at Groton House at the Intermediate level. Eventing Canada[!] wishes Diana all the best in her pursuit to represent Canada in international competition.
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Lisa Courtney & TruscaLisa Courtney
Lisa Courtney lives in Mississauga ON.  She rides Trusca, a 7 yr old dark bay TB mare and is coached by Garry Roque.   This year Lisa and Trusca competed at the Preliminary level, focusing on training and improving their skills.  Eventing Canda[!] hopes the pair will have a successful season in 2002.
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Lisa Courtney & TruscaKaren Ellison
Karen Ellison lives in Ottawa ON.  She rides Fleet Foot Mac, a 16 yr old 16.1hh Dark Bay English TBX, and is coached by Paul Popiel.  This year Karen qualified for her first CCI* with 3 1st place finishes and 1 3rd at Preliminary horse trials.  Eventing Canada[!] wishes Karen all the best in her plans to compete at the Intermediate level in 2002.

Jessie Ferguson & Let's BoogieJessie Ferguson
Jessie Ferguson lives in Uxbridge ON.  She rides Little Joe, a 9yr 15.3hh Dark Bay TB gelding and Breezin, a 6yr old TBX mare.  They are coached by Ian Roberts.  Jessie used her bursary to help her reach the goals she set for herself for 2001.  This year Jessie and Little Joe won the CCI* at Glen Oro and placed 4th at their first Intermediate horse trials.  Eventing Canda[!] wishes Jessie continued success with her horses in 2002.
Jessie Ferguson & Rose
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Samantha Jones & Two Steps UpSamantha Jones
Samantha Jones lives in Newmarket ON.  She rides Two Steps Up, and 11 yr old bay TB gelding and is coached by Edie Tarves.  This year Samantha brought along a 5yr old Irish Draught Sport Horse.  Eventing Canada[!] hopes to see Samantha competing this youngster next season.
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Jennifer McGuire
Jennifer McGuire lives in Uxbridge ON.  She rides Prestigous, a CSH mare and is coached by Ian Roberts.  Eventing Canda[!] wishes Jennifer all the best in her pursuit to complete a CCI** next season. ^back to top

Leahona Rowland & UpoluLeahona Rowland
Leahona Rowland lives in Kelowna BC.  She rides Upolu, an 11 yr old 16.2 hh grey mare and is coached by Lynda Ramsay.   Leahona used the bursary to upgrade some of her equipment which was in dire need of repair.  It also offset the cost of some of her shoeing and vet bills.    This year, the two came 2nd at the CIC* at Johvale  and first at the Intermediate horse trials at Chase Creek.  Next, this duo are setting their sights on a CCI** in the spring and Eventing Canada[!] wishes them all the best!
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Shannon Thompson  & ZingerooShannon Thompson
Shannon Thompson lives in Summerland BC. She rides Zingeroo, a 5 yr old gelding and Good as Gold, a 6yr old mare.  They are coached by Therese Washtock. Shannon used the bursary to enter clinics, cover shipping costs, entry fees and stabling.  This year Shannon and Zingeroo came 4th at Osoyoos, 4th at Copper Mountain, 5th at Maple Ridge and 2nd at Grey Gables.  Eventing Canada[!] looks forward to seeing Shannon and her horses in the ribbons again next season!
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Stacey Johnson & Pepe le PeweStacey Thorson
Stacey Thorson lives in Langley BC.  She rides Pepe le Pewe,  a grey gelding and is coached by Chelan Kozak.  This year Shannon and Pepe le Pewe were selected to represent BC on the Young Riders team at the NAYRC.  Eventing Canada[!] wishes Stacey and Pepe Le Pewe every success in the upcoming eventing season!
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Scott Vanjoff & Street WiseScott Vanjoff
Scott Vanjoff lives in Midway, BC.  He rides Street Wise, a 12 yr old 15.3 hh draft cross and is coached by Jeanine Ellingham.  Scott used his bursary to enter clinics, and cover transportation costs.  Eventing Canada[!] hopes to see Scott and Street Wise achieve their goal of attending a CCI** next year.
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