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[RC] [Endurance Riding: News] Canadian Nationals: Provincial teamsannounced - Steph TeeterSundre - The Rocky Mountain Challenge - 2008 Canadian Nationals is beinghosted at Red Deer River Ranches, a guest and working cattle ranch located south-west of the town of Sundre, AB July 31 - August 4, 2008. This long-distance equine event will feature eight events in three sports: endurance, competitive trail riding and ride n’ tie with Canadian National champions being named in each sport. With Alberta hosting the prestigious event, the sports of endurance and competitive trail riding are able to post two teams to compete. The selection committees have watched these horse and rider teams compete over the season and have the job of naming those horses and riders who will best represent the province. Trail Riders Alberta Conference (TRAC) - the sanctioning body for the sport of competitive trail riding in Alberta has named their selections for the 80-mile 2-day Provincial teams and they are: Natasha French (Millarville, AB)riding Savannah Cathy Kolesar of (Coutts, AB) riding Classical Dancer Kandace Krause of (Canmore, AB) riding Jasmine Linda Riley of (Leslieville, AB) riding Kittasha Christine Smith of (Calgary, AB) on JV Prism Leanna Marchant of (Calgary, AB) on Samsons Fire Shannon Harms of (Edmonton, AB) on Kaluha Sylvio Campanelli of (Blackfalds, AB) on Misty Holly Tibble of (St. Albert, AB) riding King Sera Angie Bowring of (Spruce Grove, AB) on PeJay Endurance Riders of Alberta (ERA) - the sanctioning body for the sport of endurance riding in Alberta has named their selections for the provincial teams as well and they are: Crystal Fulcher (Seba Beach, AB) Christy Janzen (Devon, AB) Jaylene Janzen (Devon, AB) (Alternate- Brenda Shaughnessy (Spruce Grove, AB) 50 milers: Karen Badger (Grande Prairie, AB) Dave Getzinger (Drayton Valley, AB) Nancy Haughian (Grande Prairie, AB) (alternates- Jaye Yavis, Jessica Yavis)(Breton, AB) 50 milers: Carol Wadey (Edson, AB) Robyn Wadey (Edson, AB) Rae-Anne Wadey (Edson, AB) (alternates- Colleen Williams (Spruce Grove, AB), Brenda Henrikson (Evansburg, AB) "We are excited to see the strong showing of local talent competing in not just the Championship events, but in many of our other featured events." states Sandra Nielsen, RMC committee president, "The local volunteer base is also extraordinary and is a critical component of putting together an event of this magnitude. Of course, we still welcome any other volunteers that would like to be a part of it." These horse and rider teams have been competing and training all season in preparation for this phenomenal opportunity to represent their province and hopefully stand on the podium as Canadian National Champions. Come cheer them on, volunteer or offer financial support!! FAST FACTS: Full schedules and details are available on www.canadiannationals.org The Canadian Nationals alternating between western and eastern Canada every two years. The first Nationals were held in Ontario in 1984. Provincial teams are formed with riders nominating to their provincial organization. Status of provincial teams for the past two nationals in competitive trail: Quebec 2006 * Gold - Ontario * Silver - Alberta * Bronze - Team Almost East Manitoba 2004 * Gold - Ontario * Silver - Saskatchewan * Bronze - Alberta Alberta has hosted the Nationals on two other occasions: Kananaskis Country 1988, RAM River Falls 1996. The 2008 Nationals will also host a 100-mile FEI competition that allows competitors the opportunity to qualify for the 2010 World Equestrian Games in Kentucky. Nearly 170 entries will represent British Columbia to Ontario as well as the United States. Eight events are scheduled in five days including the International and Canadian National level rides as well as local level rides that are open to all riders. A fundraising auction is planned for August 2 - profits raised from the Rocky Mountain Challenge will benefit CASE (Central Alberta Special Equestrian), a therapeutic riding program. http://www.canadiannationals.org For further information, please contact: Cyndi Rowat Public Relations Ph 403.936.2369 Cell 403.660.2257 Email cyndi.rowat@xxxxxxxx Sandra Nielsen President Ph 403.637.0245 Email Sandra.Nielsen@xxxxxxxxxxxx -- Posted By Steph Teeter to Endurance Riding: News at 7/29/2008 05:32:00 PM
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