Jump Canada is thrilled to announce the athletes who will represent Canada at the 2014 Adequan FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships. Presented by Gotham North, these Championships will be held July 15-20, 2014 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY where riders will compete for top honours in team and individual competition.

The athletes listed below have been named to represent Canada at the Junior Rider level.

Junior Rider Team Athletes:
Rider / Horse / Owner
Meagan Beunder, Calgary, AB / RRC Black Magic, 10, Irish Sport Horse gelding / 944700 Alberta Ltd.
Katelyn Cooper, Calgary, AB / Casino Royale, nine, Holsteiner gelding / Katelyn Cooper
Adrien Vilcini / Selwyn, ON / Gervantus, 10, Oldenburger gelding / Adrien Vilcini

Young Rider Team Athletes:
Rider / Horse / Owner
Carlie Fairty, Markham, ON / LadyPlane, 10, Brandenburger mare / Carlie Fairty
Muhammad Itani, Essex, ON / Tax Free, 12, Cheval de Selle gelding / Muhammad Itani
Amelia Vernon, Calgary, AB / Udolente, 12, Dutch Warmblood mare / Jane Vernon

The team will again be led by chef d’équipe Hyde Moffatt of Brantford, ON.

JR & YR Jump Schedule:
July 17, 2014 First JR & YR Qualifier
July 18, 2014 JR & YR Team Event
July 19, 2014 Farewell Class
July 20, 2014 Individual Event

For more information on the 2014 Adequan FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships click here.