Equestrian Canada – Ottawa, ON, May 8, 2018 – Results for the third leg of the 2018 Para-Dressage Video Competition Series, which began in February and ends in November, are now officially available.

The third leg of the series featured fun and excitement, focusing on para-dressage tests at both the national and international level. Athletes can review their results and judges’ comments alongside their video via the Para-Dressage Video Competition Portal, using the Video Review How-To Guide.

Here are the official results, including a link to view each athlete’s submitted video for the third leg, which closed April 15, 2018:

National Level Para-Dressage Classes
Judge – Judy Turner

Class #1 – Para-Equestrian Level 1 – Introduction to Dressage – Walk Only
Placing / Athlete / Province / Therapeutic Riding Centre / Score
1st / Amanda List / ON / Manestream Equestrian / 70.385
2nd / Jada Martens / AB / PARDS / 68.846%
3rd / Leah Sietsma / AB / PARDS / 66.154%

Class #2 – Para-Equestrian Level 2 – Introduction to Dressage – Walk Only
Placing / Athlete / Province / Therapeutic Riding Centre / Score
1st / Zachary Lahay / ON / Manestream Equestrian / 70.000%

Class #3 – Para-Equestrian Level 3 – Introduction to Dressage – Walk Only
Placing / Athlete / Province / Therapeutic Riding Centre / Score
1st / Barbara Sabathil / ON / Manestream Equestrian / 69.444%

Class #5 – Para-Equestrian Level 2 – Introduction to Dressage – Walk & Trot
Placing / Athlete / Province / Therapeutic Riding Centre / Score
1st / Tyler Woolley / BC / Echo Ridge Stables / 71.563%

Class #8 – Para-Equestrian Level 2 – Introduction to Dressage – Walk/Trot/Canter Tests
Placing / Athlete / Province / Therapeutic Riding Centre / Score
3rd / Jamie Copeland / ON / Manestream Equestrian / 59.545%

Class #9 – Para-Equestrian Level 3 – Introduction to Dressage – Walk/Trot/Canter Tests
Placing / Athlete / Province / Therapeutic Riding Centre / Score
2nd / Jamie Copeland / ON / Manestream Equestrian / 60.263%

Class #10– FEI Para-Equestrian Dressage Novice B (2017) Test of Choice
Placing / Athlete / Province / Therapeutic Riding Centre / Score
1st / Sophie Lehoux / QC / Dressage des Roses / 69.054
2nd / Carole Adlington / ON / McBrien’s Stables Kingston / 62.083%

Class #12 – FEI Team (2017) Test of Choice
Placing / Athlete / Province / Therapeutic Riding Centre / Score
1st / Marley Crosby / Delray Beach, FL / Sunshine Meadows / 69.884%

International Level Para-Dressage Classes
Judge – Chris Porterfield

Class #14 –FEI Individual (2017) Test of Choice
Placing / Athlete / Province / Therapeutic Riding Centre / Score
2nd / Kim Scott / ON / Manestream Equestrian / 62.941%

Class #15 – FEI Team (2017) Test of Choice
Placing / Athlete / Province / Therapeutic Riding Centre / Score
1st / Kim Scott / BC / Manestream Equestrian / 64.412%
2nd / Catherine Bridges / ON / Graystone Equestrian Center / 61.125%

Class #16 – FEI Para-Equestrian Dressage Freestyle (2017) Test of Choice
Placing / Athlete / Province / Therapeutic Riding Centre / Score
1st / Catherine Bridges / ON / Graystone Equestrian Center / 67.625%

Please note: When only one horse entered in a class, ribbons and prizes are awarded in accordance with the following chart of percentages:

• 1st: 65% or higher
• 2nd: 60 to 64.9%
• 3rd: 57 to 59.9%

Congratulations to all athletes who competed in the third leg of the 2018 Para-Dressage Video Competition Series!

About the Para-Dressage Video Competition Series
The 2018 Para-Dressage Video Competition Series kicked off in February and ends in November. The series provides riders of all levels and abilities with the opportunity to compete in a progressive and structured environment. Participants are judged by EC certified para-dressage judges against similar riders across Canada, and are eligible to place and win great prizes. For more information on the Para-Dressage Video Competition Series, visit www.equestrian.ca/sport/para-equestrian/programs.

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