The charge of $67 per PCR and $2 per swab/VTM will be covered by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture & Food and Ministry of Rural Affairs surveillance funds.

For more information on sample collection and submission, visit www.ahl.uoguelph.ca or contact the Animal Health Laboratory at 519‐824‐4120, ext. 54530 or ahlinfo@uoguelph.ca.

Anne was a staunch supporter of the Ontario Horse Trials Association  serving as a director of the association.

As a competitor Anne was very successful. Starting with Dr. Broom  (who was banned from the race track for being badly behaved), Anne  recovered from a broken back and went on to compete him at the  advanced level with great determination. As well she brought on  Caliente Kisses to the advanced level and countless other horses at  all levels.

Anne will be greatly missed as a competitor, coach, trainer, director  and friend. Our heartfelt condolences to her husband and soul-mate Claus Zander.

Sincerely on behalf of the OHTA directors,

Peggy Hambly
President, Ontario Horse Trials Association

The announcement comes following a doping scandal at the end of April, which saw Godolphin trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni banned from racing for eight years by the British Horseracing Authority, after horses in his care tested positive for two banned anabolic steroids. While 11 horses actually tested positive, Al Zarooni admitted to administering banned substances to four others as well.

Sheikh Mohammed said, “We have firm convictions of the fairness in horse races and other equine sports in the UAE. We are keen to find a legal framework that preserves it so as to set an example that will be emulated in complete compliance with laws and international standards governing the noble sports. This confirms our determination to safeguard equine sports, which is deeply entrenched in history and heritage.”

Sheikh Mohammed has instructed authorities to expedite enactment of the bill as a preventive measure to combat the use of steroids in all forms and from its main roots.

The proposed law will criminalize any doping activities, from trafficking to consumption.

For more information read our initial report and the British Horseracing Authority ruling.

Sheffield, who currently resides in Lincolnshire, GBR, started out the competition with a seventh place finish (64.237%) in the FEI International Team Test aboard her 10-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding Wonderboy. The following day, she rose to fifth place in the Individual on a score of 66.146%. She finished on a high note, scoring 67.250% in the Freestyle for fifth place.

“My team and I learned so much from the experience. We have seen how we can up our game. It also gave us an opportunity to compete with the best in the world,” explained Sheffield. “The entire trip was a real eye-opener. I am absolutely psyched for the Hartpury and Bishop Burton CPEDIs later this summer.”

Canadian Team Coach Andrea Taylor was also excited about Sheffield’s prospects this season, stating, “We are really pleased with Roberta’s first competitions representing Canada. I look forward to working with her again this summer in the UK.”

For more information on the event, go to www.dengoubergh.nl.

2012 Olympic pair Tiffany Foster of Schomberg, ON, and Victor (an 11-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding co-owned by Artisan Farms and Torrey Pines Stable) contested the CSI 5*-level classes, pulling out a sixth place finish against some of the world’s best in the CSI 5* Table A. Against the Clock 1.50m. They also took fifth in the CSI 5* Table A. Against the Clock 1.45m.

Nicole Walker, who was part of Canada’s Silver Medalist Young Riders Nations’ Cup Team at the CSIO4* FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival in Florida this past winter, competed in the CSIAm classes with two mounts.

Riding Blue Loyd 12, her 13-year-old Oldenburg gelding, she took second in the CSIAm Table A. Against the Clock 1.40m. She was also fourth in the class aboard her 11-year-old Swedish Warmblood gelding High Yummy. In addition, Walker placed fifth (Blue Loyd 12) and 11th (High Yummy) in the CSIAm Accumulator 1.40m.

Visit www.globalchampionstour.com for complete results and further information.

Top results were as follows:

$25,000 Grand Prix

1- John Anderson / Terrific
2- Tamie Phillips / Cristar
3- Tamie Phillips / Cat Balou
4- Nicole Gergely / Vianda
5- Jennifer Serek / Serendipity
6- Jennifer Whyte / Peninsula Wooper
7- Brenda Riddell / Wilson
8- Isabelle Lapierre / Vicki Vale
9- Ellicia Edgar / Cippolini van de Gasthove
10- Eric Martin / Kumano

$10,000 Open Jumper Classic

1- Jim Ifko / Peninsula Vertigo
2- Tamie Phillips / Cristar
3- John Anderson / Terrific
4- Nicole Gergely / Vianda
5- Eric Martin / D’Artagnan
6- Isabelle Lapierre / Vicki Vale
7- Tamie Phillips / Cat Balou
8- Lindsay Uyesui / Nobel
9- Claire Doty / Conner
10- Tracey Epp / Clementine

$5,000 Modified Grand Prix

1- Brittney Brooks / Tamara
2- Jim Ifko / Dublin Street
3- Lindsay Beadle / Cartini
4- Austen Goodman / Cloud 9
5- Nicole Distefano / Condo van de Helle
6- Brigitte McDonald / Cassandra
7- Julia Stanley / Nashville
8- Kimberly Tackaberry / Lorde Corde

$2,500 Open Jumper Welcome

1- Bryan Anderson / Little Landgraf
2- Jim Ifko / Dublin Street
3- Brenda Riddell / Levis U
4- Mackenzie Edwards / LL Cool J
5- Tracey Epp / Lavinia T
6- Maren Reinbold / Caldera
7- Tayah Sobie / Catalina
8- Femke Vandenbosch / Tom Tom

To view complete results and learn about upcoming tournaments, visit www.rmshowjumping.com.

Riding Cuba Libre, an 11-year-old Irish Sport Horse stallion owned by Debbie McGoldrick, she went up against a solid field of international riders, taking eighth place in the €4,000 Connolly’s Red Mills International Stakes, as well as 11th in the €2,000 Clive Richardson Ltd. International Top Score.

For further details and full results, go to www.balmoralhow.co.uk.

Madison Park had been on hiatus since sustaining a serious leg injury while competing in England in 2011. The injury was projected to be career ending, but after a two-year break, Carter’s long-time partner is not only back in action, but once again competing at an advanced level.

The duo kicked off their return to Eventing by putting in an impressive Dressage performance that earned a score of 53.90 and placed them seventh at the end of the first day. During the following day’s Show Jumping phase, “Park” became slightly distracted by shadows and they added eight jumping faults for two lowered rails, bringing them down two spots to ninth position. However, they rose to their final placing of seventh after completing Hugh Lochore’s challenging Cross-Country course on Sunday, incurring 18 time faults, but no jumping faults for a total score of 79.90.

“Given the seriousness of his injury, (Park) really shouldn’t have made it back. It should have ended his career,” said Carter of his 2010 World Equestrian Games, 2008 Olympic Games, and 2007 Pan American Games mount. “Coming to Chatt Hills was about making sure he still had the power and edge to compete at this level. I wanted to make sure that he could still handle it, and he was great. I didn’t feel any residual effects from his injury.”

“He’s a very brave and willing partner, and was spectacular on course,” continued Carter. “I’m so happy to be back on him. He’s such a great competitor and has been a great horse for Canada. I’m very lucky.”

To obtain further information and results, go to www.chatthillseventing.com.

The highlight of the competition was the Ogilvy Equestrian FEI Grand Prix Freestyle, held in front of a packed audience on Saturday night. Gary Vander Ploeg from King City, ON, came out on top with a score of 68.75% aboard Degas, a 14-year-old Oldenburg gelding owned by Jean Vander Ploeg.

Additional Canadian results included:

FEI Grand Prix

1- Megan Lane / Caravella / 65.979%
2- Gary Vander Ploeg / Degas / 62.213%

FEI Grand Prix Freestyle

1- Gary Vander Ploeg / Degas / 68.750%

FEI Prix St Georges

1- Maya Markowski / Lumiere / 69.737%
2- Evi Strasser / Rigaudon Tyme / 68.114%
3- Diane Creech / Hallmark / 67.807%
4- Diane Creech / Chrevis Christo / 66.623%
5- Andrea Bresee / Pericles / 66.140%
6- Harper Mackenzie / Westeross / 63.640%

FEI Intermediaire I

1- Diane Creech / Chrevis Christo / 72.456%
2- Evi Strasser / Rigaudon Tyme / 71.535%
3- Maya Markowski / Lumiere / 71.491%
4- Diane Creech / Hallmark / 69.649%
5- Andrea Bresee / Pericles / 68.026%
6- Harper Mackenzie / Westeross / 64.561

FEI Intermediaire I Freestyle

1- Andrea Bresee / Pericles / 69.225%

2- Jessica Costello / Sandriana / 66.800%

FEI Young Rider Individual

1- Tanya Strasser-Shostak / Action Tyme / 66.886%
3- Madison Lawson / McGuire / 64.649%
4- Tanya Strasser-Shostak / Deluxe Tyme / 62.982%
5- Sarah Pfaff / Vavite Fortuna / 62.368%
6- Mariah Sutton / Renoir / 60.361%

FEI Young Rider Team

1- Tanya Strasser-Shostak / Action Tyme / 64.561%
2- Madison Lawson / McGuire / 63.246%
3- Tanya Strasser-Shostak / Deluxe Tyme / 63.114%
4- Mariah Sutton / Renoir / 61.447%
6- Sarah Pfaff / Vavite Fortuna / 58.860%

FEI Young Rider Freestyle

1- Tanya Strasser-Shostak / Action Tyme / 68.900%
2- Madison Lawson / McGuire / 67.675%
4- Sarah Pfaff / Vavite Fortuna / 60.175%
5- Brittany Maxner / Spiderman / 51.275%

FEI Junior Individual

1- Brook Koppeser / Escabar / 64.825%

FEI Junior Team

1- Brook Koppeser / Escabar / 62.072%

To get more information and complete results, visit www.equivents.com.

“We have had a great relationship and friendship with Rodrigo and have enjoyed being able to support him,” said Double H Farm owner Hunter Harrison.

Pessoa stated, “I have learned a lot and been lucky enough to work with Hunter through this time. His experience as a leader and as a partner is a unique and special situation, and I’m extremely appreciative for what he has done for me. We will remain good friends and look back fondly on the great success that we have had together.”

He continued, “Moving forward on good terms is really important to us. To that end, I will keep Let’s Fly in my own string. I think that shows the good will and respect that we have for each other.”

Pessoa and Double H Farm have had numerous major successes since 2006, including:

2007 Pan American Games Individual Silver and Team Gold Medals – Rufus
2009 $500,000 Grand Prix of Charlotte Victory – HH Let’s Fly
2009 Grand Prix of Rome Victory – HH Let’s Fly
2009 Rolex FEI World Cup Finals, fifth place – Rufus
2011 Pan American Games Team Silver Medal – HH Ashley
2012 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games – fourth place individually and team – HH Rebozo
Four World Cup Qualifier victories with three different horses at the Winter Equestrian Festival – Rufus, Night Train, HH Let’s Fly

“Hunter is not just a good boss, he’s a great boss,” Rodrigo concluded. “I know we will remain close and I will continue to consult with him.”

Harrison noted, “We were happy to be a part of Rodrigo’s success in the past seven years and we wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors.”