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2005 CDI-JYR Mexico
Canadian Riders Win at CDI-J YR Mexico
November 18, 2005
 6 of Canada’s top young riders scored top performances
at the Mexico CDIJ/CDIY Invitational being held in
Mexico City, November 10-12, 2005.
The invitational, which saw competitors representing
Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica, Mexico, Peru
and the United States, was organized in a similar fashion
to the annual Sydney Australia CDI Invitational where
riders compete on borrowed horses. Riders took part
in a draw which determined which horse they would rider,
and only had one day to become acquainted with their
mount before the competition began.
The Canadian riders gelled quickly with their equine
partners to finish in the top five of every class.
This accomplishment is even more impressive given the
fact that some of their equine mounts were competing
at this level for the first time.
Alberta’s Pia Fortmuller, who has had a very
successful competition season including being crowned
Dressage Canada’s National Young Champion, found
the trip to be a great learning experience.
“I definitely found this a very helpful experience
for my riding, especially competition riding.” Said
Fortmuller. “Riding on a borrowed horse really
makes you realize how important it is to have a confident
seat and the ability to give clear aids.”
Fortmuller made a clean sweep of the Young Rider division,
winning every class with her mount Ravell. “Every
day that I rode him the better we came to understand
each other, and he really did his best for me without
complaining.”
Canada also dominated the FEI Junior division, where
the top five placings in all 3 classes going to Canadian
riders. Erika Urff, who hails from British Columbia,
clinched top honours in both the Individual and Freestyle
classes, while Nova Scotia team mate Brittany Fraser
won the Team class. In the FEI Children division, Ontario’s
Jade Deter was Canada lone representative, placing
second in both the Preliminary and Team competitions
and finishing on a high note with a win in the Final
class.
Many of the riders were accompanied by their parents,
who provided strong support throughout the competition,
as well as Ruth Koch who acted as chaperone and unofficial
chef d'equipe.
The international judging panel included Mariette
Withages (FEI O – BEL), Axel Steiner (FEI O – USA),
Cara Whitham (FEI O – Canada), Mercedes Campderá (FEI
C - MEX) and Gabriel Armando (FEI C - ARG).
RESULTS
FEI Children – Preliminary
2. Jade Deter, Ontario
FEI Children - Team
2. Jade Deter, Ontario
FEI Children – Final
1. Jade Deter, Ontario
FEI Junior Team
1. Brittany Fraser, Nova Scotia
2. Erika Urff , British Columbia
3. Alexandra Duncan, British Columbia
5. Jessica Rhinelander, Newfoundland & Labrador
FEI Junior Individual
1. Erika Urff , British Columbia
2. Brittany Fraser, Nova Scotia
3. Jessica Rhinelander, Newfoundland & Labrador
4. Alexandra Duncan, British Columbia
FEI Junior Freestyle
1. Erika Urff , British Columbia
2. Brittany Fraser, Nova Scotia
4. Jessica Rhinelander, Newfoundland & Labrador
5. Alexandra Duncan, British Columbia
FEI Young Rider Team
1. Pia Fortmuller, Canada
FEI Young Rider Individual
1. Pia Fortmuller, Canada
FEI Young Rider Freestyle
1. Pia Fortmuller, Canada
Photo copyrighted: Mary
Phelps/Phelpsphotos.com
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