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Preparing for second round dressage, France 2007

I am 25 years old and am currently completing my Masters degree at Carleton University in anthropology, having completed my honours BSc at the University of Toronto. I currently continue riding, training, showing and buying/selling horses very successfully on a part time basis as I continue my studies.

SNRC Canada August 2006

I've been riding since the age of 10, and have done many different disciplines. I started riding dressage, and later fell in love with eventing. I spent several seasons working up to the one-star level and had the opportunity to compete in Kentucky after placing well in the Ontario Preliminary Championships. Shortly after I had the opportunity to ride on the A circuit where I competed in the 1.20 jumpers and also qualified for the Royal Winter Fair in the Children's hunter division, where we won the hack and placed well over fences. I then worked with my sponsor with several other sale horses and imports, competing in the jumpers as well as equitation classes. With my experience and the help of a wonderful sponsor and family, I have spent many summers working for others riding youngsters, catch riding, and exercising horses. I have also been highly successful in selecting youngsters, from weanlings to four year olds, and bringing them along to competition where they have great success.

I have been lucky enough to work with some top equestrian professionals, and not only have lots of riding experience but am also well educated in all aspects of horse care and presentation. I have trained young horses, taught lessons, successfully designed fitness and feeding programs for equine athletes, practiced preventative maintenance, and gained experience in the diagnosis and treatment of various injuries. Additionally, I have acquired skills in assessing, presenting and marketing horses in various disciplines to which they are best suited.

Dressage lesson at Portugal's top Andalusian stud, 2007

Last summer I spent some time in Europe and competed in the SNRC in France, taking home the team gold. Upon my return, I focused on bringing along my promising youngster Darrington who was extremely successful in the hunter ring this summer, rarely coming home without top placings.

During the winter I will be focusing on my studies as well as my riding here in Ottawa. I am looking to delve further into a part time career with horses while I complete my thesis, with various projects including Anastasia K, who will begin preparations for her debut in the jumper development series next year.

Liam, 3rd level dressage

I am currently available for riding at your farm or at competitions in the Ottawa area, and am very comfortable gently schooling and showing a green or naughty horse. I may also be interested in helping bring along horses and riders on an individual basis. If you have any questions or comments or are interested in a rider, please contact me.

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Jenny

You can contact me by e-mail by clicking on the link, or send to dijkgraaf@hotmail.com

Rajah

Competition highlights:

2008:

- Green Hunter Reserve Champion; 1st, 2nd & 3rd o/f, Stratford Fox-Run OVPSC (Darrington)

2007:

- Novice Dressage Reserve Chamption, Honey's Dressage Show (Darrington)

- Team gold medal for Canada, SRNC France

2006:

- 3rd Place, Checkmate Entry Division (Devil's Advocate)

- 1st Place, Novice Hunter u/s, Trillium at Palgrave (Devil's Advocate)

- 4th Place, Novice Hunter o/f, Trillium at Palgrave (Devil's Advocate)

- 6th Place, Trillium Jumper, Trillium at Palgrave (Center Ice)

- Individual Silver, SRNC Canada

- Combined Individual Gold, SRNC Canada

2004:

- 4th Place, OHJA Jumper Medal, Cornerstone Farms (Dirk)

- 4th Place, CET Medal, Cornerstone Farms (Dirk)

- 3rd Place, CET Flat Phase, Tournament of Champions (Dirk)

- Many placings in Section 1 & 2 jumpers (Dirk)

2003:

- 5th Place, Green Jumpers, Classic at Palgrave Phase II (Naomi)

2002:

- 1st Place, Young Horse Jumper Class, Poland (Naomi)

2001:

- 1st Place, Children's Hunter Hack Class, Royal Winter Fair (Fare Thee Well)

- 2nd, 4th Places, Children's Hunter o/f, Royal Winter Fair (Fare Thee Well)

- 3rd Place, year end placing for the Children's Hunter division, OHJA (Fare Thee Well)

- 2nd & 3rd Place, Children's hunter o/f, Classic at Palgrave Phase I (Fare Thee Well)

- 1st & 2nd Place, Children's hunter o/f, Capital Classic Horse Show (Fare Thee Well)

- 1st Place, Children's hunter u/s, Capital Classic Horse Show (Fare Thee Well)

- 2nd Place, Section 3 jumpers, Fall Finale (Dijkgraaf)

2000:

- 6th Place, Preliminary Division, Grandview Horse Trials (Regency Fire)

- 2nd Place, Preliminary Division, Glen Oro Horse Trials (Regency Fire)

- 5th Place, Prelimiary Division, Glen Oro Horse Trials (Regency Fire)

1999:

- 1st Place, Preliminary Division, Lane's End Horse Trials (Regency Fire)

- 6th Place, Preliminary Division, Checkmate Horse Trials (Regency Fire)

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