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Sunday, March 15th, 2009
Kubota Canada Steps Down as Title Sponsor
Kubota Canada Ltd Stepping Down from Equestrian Show Jumping
But Not Out Of Supporting Equine Sports
March 13, 2009 – Ottawa, ON - After presenting the successful Kubota Cup Canadian Show Jumping Series for the past 4 years, Kubota Canada has officially stepped down as Title Sponsor upon conclusion of its contract.
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Tuesday, November 11th, 2008
Jay Hayes Drives away as Kubota Cup National Champion
TORONTO, ON Two-time Canadian Olympian Jay Hayes took four years to do it,
but last night at The Royal Horse Show, Hayes won the National Final of the
Kubota Cup Series. Spanning eight months and seven cities coast-to-coast,
the Kubota Cup Series pits riders from the east against the best from the
west. The top 21 riders compete in the Final at The Royal Agricultural
Winter Fair for $100,000 in cash and a $20,000 Kubota RTV 1100 Utility
Vehicle.
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Saturday, October 18th, 2008
Halifax Pulling out all the Stops
Friday October 17 - Halifax, NS - Unbelievable, exciting, unmatched - were the words spoken throughout the day Friday, as reports were filed on a box office sell out for Canadian Show Jumping here in Halifax Nova Scotia at the Maritime Fall Fair at Exhibition Place.
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Thursday, October 16th, 2008
Candeles Odds on Favourite in Halifax
October 16, 2008 – Halifax, NS. The Kubota Cup Eastern Championships could already be in Yann Candele’s saddle bags upon his arrival in Halifax this week.
Leading the Eastern Canadian Division with 350 points, word just came down from the entry office that his closest rival, Erynn Ballard and her jumping machine Robin Van Roosendal, just scratched from the final qualifier in the Kubota Cup eastern series, bumping up the Flying Frenchman’s chance of success with Sue Grange’s mare Mustique in this weekend Kubota Cup Grand Prix.
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Monday, October 13th, 2008
Candele Sets the Stage
Yann Candele rode into Ottawa with winning on his mind as he faced down 33 entries in the Kubota Cup Grand Prix hosted by Hayesco Company and the National Capital Show Jumping Tournaments August 17, 2008.
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Tuesday, September 02nd, 2008
Ladies Win the West
Richmond, BC – August 13, 2008 – Green grass, blue skies and sailing ships made for a tranquil, bucolic background, contrasting the atmosphere of excitement generated at Twin Oaks Farm on the Fraser River for last Sunday’s Kubota Cup Derby.
Alberta’s, Lindsay Hitchner, astride her 11 year old, bay, mare, Billy Autumn, took first place bragging rights and the largest share of the $40,000 prize money over hometown favourites ..........
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Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008
Minikus Hits A High Note
Bromont, QC – Eleven year old, Dutch Warmblood, Pavarotti, provided Todd Minikus with the high notes during Saturday’s Kubota Cup Grand Prix in Bromont, Quebec. They successfully warded off challenges in a jump off field of 13 finalists, which included Pavarotti's stable pal and second place finisher, Ultimo Van Ter Moude, also ridden by Minikus, effectively blocking the Canadian offense lead by Erynn Ballard.
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Sunday, June 01st, 2008
A little Strain for the Gain
Edmonton, AB - It only took a bit of a Strain to take the win in Saturday's Kubota Cup Western Qualifier but Luigi was in total tune with his pilot, when he crossed the finish line. The little bit he needed was owner/rider, Andrea Strain from Langley British Columbia. With 5 clear in the jump-off, Andrea was under the gun to help Luigi stay the distance and keep the rails up in one of the most challenging trip organized by world reknown course desingers - Leopoldo Palacios
to be continued this week........
Tuesday, April 08th, 2008
Asselin Wins Kubota Cup Brandon
Brandon, Manitoba—Before a cheering, capacity crowd of 5,000 spectators, Calgary’s Jonathan Asselin and his speedy mare Lolita became the first winners of the 2008 Kubota Cup Canadian Show Jumping Series at the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair. It was a thrilling ride in a jump-off against four other horse/rider combinations but the veteran Asselin was in the driver’s seat going last. His double clear with a blistering jump-off time of 35.486, nearly 4 seconds ahead of second place, made him the clear winner, taking home first place money in the $35,000 Kubota Cup event.
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Tuesday, April 08th, 2008
SPORT INCENTIVE FUND LAUNCHED
Brandon, MB—Kubota Canada Ltd. has introduced the Canadian Sport Incentive Fund designed to help support and develop the sport of show jumping in Canada. Both the owners of competitive horses and the riders will benefit through the new system which will pay the entry fee for up to two horses for eligible Canadian riders at each of the 2008 Kubota Cup Canadian Show Jumping Series events across Canada.
“The intent of the Kubota Cup, now entering its fourth year, has always been to encourage and assist developing Canadian riders and horses, to help support them and the future of the national team,” explained John Gilliland, Marketing Manager, Kubota Canada. “We see this new Sport Incentive Fund as a building block that recognizes the investments of owners of developing high performance Grand Prix horses and promotes the talents of Canada’s equestrian athletes. We have watched three years of Kubota Cup competitors grow their careers through this series. The visibility they have received has given them a chance to get noticed, helped them gain customers and sponsors…now we’re taking another step in helping them achieve success.”
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Tuesday, April 08th, 2008
Kubota Canada Renews for the fourth year as Title Sponsor
Brandon, Manitoba—Kubota Cup Canadian Show Jumping Series is back for its fourth exciting year, with its prestigious kick-off event hosted at the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair in Brandon, Manitoba.
“We are absolutely thrilled to have Kubota Canada Ltd. back for the fourth year as title sponsor of this national show jumping series,” stated Sandra Fraser of Lejoma Sports Management, Event Manager for the Kubota Cup Series. “Kubota’s continued support means we can continue to offer great prize money for the athletes and great entertainment value for Canadian spectators in six provinces.”
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Tuesday, April 08th, 2008
NEW Technology offered through the Kubota Cup Series
NEW SHOWJUMPING TECHNOLOGY TO BENEFIT
RIDERS, SPECTATORS, SHOW MANAGERS
Brandon, Manitoba—The Kubota Cup Canadian Show Jumping Series has announced a partnership with Animal ID Solutions, Inc. to introduce a new computerized ID system designed to streamline and enhance communication at Canadian horse shows. The Animal ID Solutions system was launched at the Kubota Cup riders’ meeting ahead of the competition at the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair.
Animal ID Solutions, Inc. is partnering with the best technology providers to provide a one-stop integrated solution for equine show management that provides an up-close and personal look at the riders/horses and puts fans in the middle of the action.
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Saturday, March 15th, 2008
EXCITING NEWS for 2008 to be announced
Lots of exciting news to be released this week March 17 - 23rd - come back soon to read all about our new and innovating sport incentives, supporting roster of 2008 sponsors and new format changes for the Kubota Cup Canadian Show Jumping Series.
Sunday, November 04th, 2007
Millar 'INC' dominates National Final
Toronto, ON -Millar INC Dominates National Finals
Toronto, ON - Competing in Saturday night's Kubota Cup National Finals, Ian Millar once again set the standard for Show Jumping consistency by taking the win in 2007.
The action had narrowed down to a three horse jump-off with Millar mounted on the rising star, Redefin, veteran competitors Mike Grinyer and Alcatraz 34 and Two-time Canadian Champion Ainsley Vince riding Cantera Z left to determine this years national champion but first spectators at the Royal Horse Show witnessed history in the making.
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Monday, October 29th, 2007
2007 Kubota Cup National Finals
Ottawa,ON - Planes, Trains & Automobiles are heading into Toronto this week, October 30 - Nov 1, in preparation for the 3rd annually National Finals jump-off for ultimate title and award, The Kubota Cup.
21 Horse/Rider teams have qualified for their exclusive invitation to compete for over $70,000 in cash, prizes and a place in leadership for the development of Canadian Show Jumping.
More News coming this week, as we count down for the 2007 Kubota Cup National Final Championships, November 3rd at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, Exhibition Park, Toronto, ON.
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Sunday, October 14th, 2007
Double Header in Halifax
HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA, OCTOBER 13, 2007 Beth Underhill, of Schomberg, Ontario, won the Kubota Cup Eastern Conference series finale in Halifax tonight on Magdaline, in the same venue where she earned her first major grand prix victory exactly 20 years ago. Tonight's win came in a fast-paced, 8-way tie-breaker before an enthusiastic crowd.
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Tuesday, September 25th, 2007
Kubota Cup Eastern Canadian Championships are almost here!
The 3rd annual Kubota Cup Eastern Canadian Championships will be taking place once again in Halifax, Nova Scotia with an impressive line up of Grand Prix competitors, including Captain Canada - Ian Millar, 2 time Olympian Jay Hayes, Leader of the Kubota Cup eastern conference Amy Millar, leading rookie Elisa Reisman and Halifax's very own - Paul Halpern.
Located at Exhibition Park and hosted by the Maritime Fall Fair ticket information can be found at:
www.ticketatlantic.com/en/home/sports/kubotacup.aspx
www.ticketatlantic.com/en/home/otherevents/maritimefallfair.aspx
Buy yours today as the seats are selling fast!
See you Saturday night, October 13th at Exhibition Park, Halifax, Nova Scotia - eh!
Monday, August 20th, 2007
Upset Victory in $60,00 Kubota Cup in Collingwood
COLLINGWOOD, ONTARIO A 25-year-old rookie logged her first-ever grand prix win today, defeating some of the hottest riders and horses on the Canadian circuit in the $60,000 Kubota Cup in Collingwood. Carley Campbell-Cooper, of Elora, Ontario, on Rocca jumped-off for the victory against yesterday's $50,000 grand prix winner and eight-time Olympian, Ian Millar on Redefin. Also in the tie-breaker was Alberta native and long-time U.S. resident Darrin Dlin on Catwalk who have returned to Canada for this season. That combination has been the winner of two World Cup Qualifiers in the last six weeks. Amy Millar, of Perth, Ontario, on Costa Rica Z was also in the race, following a second-place finish in yesterday's grand prix and in the heat of a outstanding season. Rounding out the five-way tie-breaker was another rookie, 28-year-old Hyde Moffat, of Brantford, Ontario, on Denver.
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Monday, August 13th, 2007
HURRICANE SWEEPS OVER WESTERN CANADA
RICHMOND, B.C. - Riding the 13-year-old gelding Hurricane, Gary Brewster started Sunday's final leg of the Kubota Cup western conference in the pressure position, and he took the heat to secure the overall western conference lead. The final outing in the western conference was the $40,000 Kubota Cup Derby at Twin Oaks equestrian centre in Richmond. Despite a sixth-place finish for Brewster and Hurricane, they didn't relinquish their position as the overall best in the west. That assures them a trip to the Kubota Cup National Final in Toronto, in November. Brewster is from West Vancouver and trains at Twin Oaks.
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Sunday, August 05th, 2007
Richmond Hosts Western Conference Wrap-up for Show Jumpers
RICHMOND, B.C. Gary Brewster, of West Vancouver will be trying to prove he's the best in the west when he jumps in the final leg of the Kubota Cup national show jumping series on Sunday, August 12. Brewster trains at Twin Oaks Equestrian Centre in Richmond, host of the Kubota Cup. Partnered with his 13-year-old gelding, Hurricane, Brewster leads the standings in the western conference in a race to earn a berth in the Kubota Cup National Final in Toronto, in November. Thirty-seven-year-old Brewster and Hurricane were also the winners of the last western conference Kubota Cup, in Edmonton in June.
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Sunday, July 29th, 2007
USA Challenges Eastern Canadian Horsepower
BROMONT, QUEBEC A U.S. entry took the first win today in the eastern conference of the Kubota Cup national show jumping series. Schuyler Riley, of New Hope, Pennsylvania claimed the lion's share of the prize money, but isn't eligible for what Canadian entries were chasing.
Today's $60,000 Kubota Cup at the Bromont International show jumping tournament was the first chance for eastern Canadian riders to qualify for the Kubota Cup National Final. The Final is held at Toronto's Royal Agricultural Winter Fair and is the only show jumping competition in the country that guarantees participation from both eastern and western Canada.
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Monday, July 16th, 2007
BROMONT prepares to Kick Off the Kubota Cup Eastern Series
BROMONT, QUEBEC - Canada’s only national show jumping series that guarantees participation from both east and west kicks off its eastern conference in Bromont, Quebec, July 28. The $60,000 Kubota Cup Grand Prix will be contested at the International Bromont tournament at Bromont Olympic Horse Park. Three competitions comprise each of the eastern and western conferences, during which rider/horse combinations from each will qualify for the Kubota Cup National Final, to be held at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto in November.
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Monday, July 16th, 2007
Series Prepares to Shift From West To East
Toronto, ON - Canadian show jumping’s only coast-to-coast national series will soon kick-off its eastern conference, as it approaches the final leg of the western conference. The eastern conference opens in Bromont, Quebec, then quickly moves to Collingwood, Ontario for a Kubota Cup Grand Prix on August 19. The western championships will be announced up in Richmond B.C. on August 12, just two weeks after the eastern conference commences.
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Saturday, June 02nd, 2007
Western Canadians Show Their Stuff
EDMONTON, ALBERTA (June 2/07) The western conference of Canada's only national, coast-to-coast show jumping series heated up today. 36-year-old Gary Brewster of West Vancouver, riding Hurricane, won the $40,000 Kubota Cup Grand Prix on the infield of Edmonton Northlands race track.
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Tuesday, May 29th, 2007
THE RACE IS ON
WITH THE KUBOTA CUP SHOW JUMPING SERIES ARRIVING
AT EDMONTON NORTHLANDS
Ottawa, On – May 28, 2007 – There is a horse race of a different kind about to take place this week at the Edmonton Northland Park. Speed and precision will be taking over the infield during the second qualifier for the Kubota Cup Canadian Show Jumping Series western division, Saturday June 2nd at 3:00 pm.
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Tuesday, May 29th, 2007
MVP ATHLETE AWARD
MVP ATHLETE AWARD
PRESENTED FOR THE FIRST TIME
IN SHOW JUMPING SPORT
BY CAVALOR CANADA
Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian Show Jumping Series, Inc is proud to announce the addition of a special Award of Distinction presented by Cavalor Canada, a division of Pegase Medical Inc., for equestrian athletes who compete throughout Canada, in the 2007 Kubota Cup Canadian Show Jumping Series.
In a move to recognize the athletes (both human and horse), which perform week in and week out during the national circuit of Equestrian Show Jumping, CAVLAOR Canada has created an award of distinction and will be presenting the Cavalor MVP Athlete Award to competitors in the Kubota Cup Grand Prix. This is a first for Equestrian sport that a MVP (Most Valuable Player) will be presented to Canadian equestrians.
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Sunday, April 01st, 2007
The Master Sets the Bar at 2007 Western Qualifier
OTTAWA, ON – April 15, 2007 – Albert Kley of Calgary AB considered by many as the Grand Master of Canadian Show Jumping, lead the field of thirty one competitors to win the $75,000 ATCO-KUBOTA CUP Centennial Grand Prix, premiere event of the 100th Anniversary of the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair. Kley and Daiquiri SM, a 16 year old Hanoverian gelding, lead the victory gallop in front of the packed stands in the Keystone Centre, in celebration of 100 years of Agricultural Excellence in Brandon Manitoba.
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Monday, March 12th, 2007
ATCO CELEBRATES ROYAL MANITOBA
ATCO CELEBRATES ROYAL MANITOBA WINTER FAIR CENTENNIAL
$75,000 Centennial Grand Prix Show Jumping Event Features Largest Purse Ever
CALGARY, Alberta – To celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the highly acclaimed Royal Manitoba Winter Fair, long-time partner ATCO Group will co-present the $75,000 ATCO-KUBOTA CUP show jumping competition.
The ATCO-KUBOTA CUP Centennial Grand Prix, scheduled Saturday, March 31, is expected to attract top international and Canadian riders. The purse is more than double the largest amount ever offered for a show jumping event at the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair in Brandon.
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Monday, March 12th, 2007
ATCO GROUP ENERGIZES
ATCO GROUP ENERGIZES
The 2007 Sponsorship Season
OF THE
KUBOTA CUP CANADIAN SHOW JUMPING SERIES
Ottawa, ON – March 11, 2007 – ATCO Group has become a major sponsor of the Kubota Cup Canadian Show Jumping Series, a national eight-city show jumping competition formed two years ago to promote and develop equestrian sport across Canada.
The Series will begin on a high note March 31st when title sponsor Kubota Canada Ltd. and ATCO Group present the $75,000 ATCO-KUBOTA CUP Centennial Grand Prix as part of the 100th Anniversary celebration of the venerable Royal Manitoba Winter Fair.
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Tuesday, February 27th, 2007
ALONG FOR THE RIDE – SEASON TWO READY TO AIR
OTTAWA, ON – February 27, 2007 – ALONG FOR THE RIDE , a 13 part Television series depicting ‘what-goes-on-behind-the-stable-door’ will be returning for season two this coming March, on two network affiliates of Global TV (CanWest Mediaworks Inc), Canada’s third largest TV broadcaster.
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Tuesday, February 27th, 2007
Finalist for CANADIAN SPORTS AWARD
OTTAWA, ON – February 26, 2007 - Canadian Show Jumping Series Inc. is proud to announce that Kubota Canada Ltd., has been named as a top three finalist for the National Initiative Support Award representing Corporate Excellence at the 34th Annual Canadian Sport Awards. The annual True Sports Foundation presentation, which recognizes achievement in Canadian sport, will take place in Winnipeg on Friday, March 23rd, 2007 and will kick off a community-oriented celebration of sporting excellence presented by Investors Group and co-hosted by event partners Sport Manitoba, the University of Manitoba and Destination Winnipeg. These awards are a premier event honouring outstanding achievements of Canada’s best leaders and amateur athletes
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Tuesday, November 28th, 2006
Kubota Saddles up Success
Ottawa, ON - Marking the end of a successful Grand Prix season, the Kubota Cup Canadian Show Jumping Series received rounds of applause from its title sponsor, Kubota Canada Ltd and over four hundred and fifty Kubota representatives who had arrived to take in the National Finals, hosted Saturday, November 4th during their annual National Dealers Meeting, held this year in Toronto, Ontario.
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Monday, November 06th, 2006
Pearce Rides home a Winner
Ottawa, Ontario – John Pearce was smiling as he lugged his ‘loot’ home from his successes in the Kubota Cup Canadian Show Jumping Series which culminated at the National Finals hosted during the Royal Horse Show, November 4, 2006.
Only 21 days previous to the National Finals, John Pearce drove home from Halifax, Nova Scotia, his Kubota RTV900 Utility Vehicle and the twenty pound crystal trophy strapped in the seat beside him, as part of the reward for the Kubota Cup Eastern Canadian Championship. With a SoftStallä therapeutic bedding system for Archie Bunker the winning horse, a trio of orthopedic saddle pads from Ogilvy Horse, and a size-able paycheck in his hip pocket earned by his three ‘boys’ (Champion Archie Bunker, Urioso and Champagne), the team also garnering three invitations to attend the Kubota Cup National Finals at the Royal Horse Show in Toronto, Ontario.
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Tuesday, October 31st, 2006
The Complete First Season DVD
Ottawa, Ontario (October 29, 2006) - From writer and director John Dolin (“Mad Dog Vachon: Wrestling with the Past”, “The Call” & “Animal Magnetism”) comes the lifestyles series Along for the Ride: The Complete First Season, arriving on DVD this October.
Set on the Kubota Cup Canadian Show Jumping Series and starring an ensemble of the country’s top Grand Prix show jumpers
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Tuesday, October 31st, 2006
National Finals this Saturday!
Kubota Cup - CANADIAN SHOW JUMPING SERIES
2006 NATIONAL FINALS
Ottawa, ON (October 30, 2006) - Anticipation is mounting as 21 elite Grand Prix Equestrian riders arrive in Toronto, ON to compete in one of the premier events in Canadian Show Jumping, the Kubota Cup National Finals. The grand finale gets underway November 4, 2006 at the Ricoh Centre, Exhibition Park hosted at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.
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Sunday, October 15th, 2006
John Pearce Leading Man in Halifax
Halifax, NS - October 14, 2006 - The crowded coliseum was literally on the edge of their seats as John Pearce on Archie Bunker galloped to the top of the six horse jump off in Saturday night's Kubota Cup Grand Prix in a time of 30.39.
Pearce rode Urioso into second place only 0.25 seconds slower which secured his overall Eastern Canadian Championship win as the Pearce team blocked Rookie Lauren Hunkin and Orleans. Hunkin, only 23 points behind the leader, lost the final push for the championship with a four fault rail, and with her blazing time of 29.61 seconds certainly helped create some of the greatest excitement seen in Canadian Show Jumping.
Tuesday, October 03rd, 2006
Kubota Cup Jumping East
Kubota Cup Jumps into Maritime Fall Fair
(Halifax, Nova Scotia) - The Kubota Cup makes its return to Halifax highlighting the final weekend of this year's Maritime Fall Fair at Exhibition Park from October 6 to 15. The line up for the October 14th Kubota Cup Grand Prix will read like a 'who's who' of Canadian show jumping legends. The Kubota Cup has a Purse of $35,000 with an additional $30,000 in awards and prizes. High profile jumpers will also be competing against rookies and veterans for not only the Kubota Cup Grand Prix but for those elusive points which will declare this years Kubota Cup Eastern Canadian Champion.
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Tuesday, August 22nd, 2006
Stuntman Closes Down Collingwood
STUNTMAN STAR OF THE SHOW In The Closing Game at the KUBOTA COLLINGWOOD CLASSIC
COLLINGWOOD, ON – August 20, 2006 – Margie Gayford galloped to victory in the Kubota Cup Grand Prix Sunday afternoon in front of cheers and tears.
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Tuesday, August 15th, 2006
Tamie Tames Twin Oaks
TAMIE MAKES IT TWO FOR TWO AT THE TWIN OAKS KUBOTA CUP DERBY
Richmond, BC – August 15, 2006 – Tamie Phillips and Lucas won the Kubota Cup Derby at the Twin Oaks Derby Show, Sunday August 13, propelling her into the lead to claim the Kubota Cup Western Canadian Championship. Winning the Series title for the second time in two years makes it two for two for Phillips.
Pictured above- Chris Brown, John Gilliland, Mark Potter representing Kubota Canada Ltd presenting cheque to Tamie and Lucas... who is sqeezing closer for a better view.
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Wednesday, August 09th, 2006
Fifteen Points Threaten Rookie
Richmond, BC – Emily George (Calgary) had no idea what she was jumping into when it was suggested to her to ride in the ‘big boys game’ of Grand Prix Show Jumping. This spring at the first qualifier for the western division of the Kubota Cup Canadian Show Jumping Series, Emily George (21) set the pace by winning the Grand Prix opener at the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair, April 1. Shocking the competition and herself, Emily brushed it off as luck but it was more then luck when she finished in the money for the second time in the Kubota Cup Grand Prix in Edmonton, Alberta June 3 establishing the lead position in the Western Division.
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Sunday, July 30th, 2006
Pratt takes the Win
Bromont, Quebec - Canadian Chris Pratt (ON) won the Kubota Cup Grand Prix in Bromont, Quebec Saturday July 29, on his young eight year old mare Bequia, in a blazing 38.86 seconds. Accepting the American challenge from veterans Leslie Burr Howard and Youp, Bequia fired over the finish line 95/100th of second faster with lots left in the tank.
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Monday, July 24th, 2006
2nd Eastern Series Qualifier to run July 29
Kubota Cup Series Qualifier to run July 29th at the Internatinal Bromont 30th Anniversary celebrating the '76 Olympic Stadium in Bromont, Quebec.
Ottawa, ON – July 24, 2006 – The second qualifying round for the Kubota Cup Canadian Show Jumping Series Eastern Division will take place Saturday, July 29 at the historic 1976 Olympic Stadium located in Bromont, Quebec.
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Monday, July 17th, 2006
A Taste of the Big Time for Rookie
Ottawa, ON – July 16, 2006 – Competing against fellow riders who are listed as Olympians, Champions and leading money earners, Lauren Hunkin managed to break into the big time with an amazing 4th place finish in the challenging Kubota Cup ‘Big Ben Memorial’ Grand Prix set out by International Course Designer, Conrad Holmfeld.
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Monday, July 10th, 2006
Jumping into the Capital
Ottawa, Ontario (July 10, 2006) – Opening the chase for the esteemed Kubota Cup in the Eastern Conference of the Kubota Cup Canadian Show Jumping Series, Equestrian Grand Prix Show Jumping kicks off with a high powered bang in the Nation’s Capital this July 12 – 16th, 2006.
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Wednesday, June 07th, 2006
Defending Champ Victim to Time
Edmonton, AB- June 3, 2006 - Barely a breath between first and second in the $35,000 Kubota Cup Grand Prix at the Edmonton Northlands Horse Show as it came down to 1/100th of a second between winning and running second in the $35,000 Kubota Cup Grand Prix at Edmonton Northlands Horse Show. 
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Thursday, June 01st, 2006
TV series filming in Edmonton
Edmonton, AB – June 1, 2006 – The 2005 episode of Along For The Ride, filmed at the Northlands Horse Show last year, has been submitted for a Gemini Nomination. The crew from Generator Films, with director John Dolin, will be on hand again this week, filming for the 2006 season of this popular television program
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Thursday, June 01st, 2006
Another Sponsor for the Series
Edmonton, AB – June 1, 2006 – Sandra Fraser of Lejoma Sports Management, Event Manager for the Kubota Cup Canadian Show Jumping Series, today announced the addition of Ogilvy Horse as a Prize Sponsor for the 2006 – 2007 season.
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Tuesday, April 04th, 2006
"By George, She Won!'
‘Smart Thinking’ and a 21 year old rookie show the pros how its done in the $35,000 Kubota Cup Grand Prix at the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair
Brandon, MB – April 1, 2006 – Some of the best riders in Western Canada tackled Leopoldo Palacios’ difficult course during the Kubota Cup Grand Prix at the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair in Brandon. One after another they succumbed to its technical challenges.
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Tuesday, April 04th, 2006
Support for Canadian Equestrians
Two Companies are coming 'Along for the Ride' with the Kubota Cup Canadian Show Jumping Series by supporting Canadian riders with product worthy of sport and lifestyle.
Brandon, MB – March 28, 2006 –The Kubota Cup Canadian Show Jumping Series, today announced two additional corporate supporters joining with Kubota Canada Ltd, title sponsors to this national Canadian show jumping tour.
With the inclusion of CWD Saddles as 'Official Saddle to the Kubota Cup Series' and ShowOne™ Professional Grooming Products, the Series is beginning too be recognized as a marketing platform for corporate exposure through-out Canada, as invisioned by Sandra Fraser ( Lejoma Sports Management) originator of the national series.
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Tuesday, April 04th, 2006
Official Travel Partner 'On Board'
CanJet Airlines Named ‘Official Travel Partner’ to the
Kubota Cup Canadian Show Jumping Series
Brandon, MB – March 28, 2006 – The Kubota Cup Canadian Show Jumping Series is proud to announce the addition of CanJet Airline as its newest associate to partner with the Series in enhancing Show Jumping in Canada.
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Thursday, March 16th, 2006
Come Along for the Ride – Again!
Come Along for the Ride – Again!
If you missed it the first time, now’s your chance to catch up.
Smiths Creek, NB – March 3, 2006 – “Along For The Ride”, the 13-part series that told the behind-the-scenes stories about Grand Prix riders and their trusty steeds, will be airing again beginning Sunday, March 5, 2006 at 8:30 am ET on the PRIME TV network.
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Thursday, March 16th, 2006
Kubota Cup Adds SoftStall™
Cobden,ON - February 13, 2006 - Sandra Fraser of Lejoma Sports Management, Event Manager for the Kubota Cup Canadian Show Jumping Series, today announced the addition of SoftStall™ as a Prize Sponsor for the 2006 and 2007 Series.
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Friday, February 17th, 2006
Launching Second Season
At the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair - Saturday, April 1, 2006
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Friday, December 23rd, 2005
Year-End Highlights of the 2005
Ottawa, ON - Congratulations are in order to the 8 well-deserving 2005 Kubota Cup Grand Prix Winners. Special congratulations especially to Frankie Chesler and VDL Nuit de Pomme for being the first 'team' to win 2 of the 8 Grand Prixs. Photos have been included for your enjoyment.
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Thursday, November 17th, 2005
Kubota Cup Deemed Huge Success
Markham, ON – “This Series has created such excitement that Kubota Canada could not be happier with the results of the inaugural year of the Kubota Cup,” said John Gilliland, National Marketing Manager, Kubota Canada Ltd.
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Monday, November 07th, 2005
Millar Captures National
IAN MILLAR CAPTURES NATIONAL FINALS
AT ROYAL AGRICULTURAL WINTER FAIR
Toronto, ON – The first Kubota Cup Canadian Show Jumping Series National Finals took place Saturday night in front of packed house in the Ricoh Coliseum at Toronto’s Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.
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Sunday, October 16th, 2005
Pearce Crowned Eastern Champion
Halifax, NS – John Pearce and his Oldenburg gelding, Archie Bunker, became the first Eastern Division Champions in the Kubota Cup Canadian Show Jumping Series Saturday night following the Kubota Cup Grand Prix at the Maritime Fall Fair in Halifax, NS.
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Friday, October 07th, 2005
One Maritime Rider Challenging Olympians
Halifax, NS – Deanna Phelan from Geary, New Brunswick, will be the only resident Maritimer challenging some of the biggest names in Canadian show jumping in Halifax during the Kubota Cup Grand Prix at the Maritime Fall Fair on October 15, 2005.
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Friday, September 23rd, 2005
A Race To The Finish
Halifax, NS – It is down to the wire for competitors to get their entries in to participate in the Kubota Cup Canadian Show Jumping Series Grand Prix being held for the first time at the Maritime Fall Fair....
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Sunday, August 21st, 2005
Another Win For Chesler
COLLINGWOOD, ON -- Frankie Chesler of Orangeville, ON and VDL Nuit De Pomme won the $60,000 Kubota Cup Grand Prix Sunday at the Kubota Collingwood Classic, their second win in the Series.
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Friday, August 19th, 2005
Back To Where It Started
COLLINGWOOD, ON -- The Kubota Cup National Show Jumping Series comes to Collingwood, ON this weekend, the third stop in the Eastern Canada Division.
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Tuesday, August 16th, 2005
Kubota Cup Welcomed to B.C.
RICHMOND, BC – Richmond East MLA Linda Reid welcomed show jumping athletes to the community Thursday at Twin Oaks Farm, which is hosting the Western Canadian Championship of the Kubota Cup Canadian Show Jumping Series this weekend.
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Monday, August 15th, 2005
Western Champion Crowned!
RICHMOND, BC – Tamie Phillips of Strathmore, AB and her homebred Canadian warmblood, Lucas, are the Western Canadian Champions of the Kubota Cup Canadian Show Jumping Series.
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Thursday, August 11th, 2005
Twin Oaks Hosts Western Finals
RICHMOND, BC -- The first ever Western Canadian Champion of the Kubota Cup Canadian Show Jumping Series will be determined at the Twin Oaks Derby in Richmond, BC on Sunday, August 14.
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Monday, August 08th, 2005
West to Crown Kubota Champ!
It’s a busy and pivotal two weeks for the Kubota Cup Canadian Show Jumping Series, with competition for the Kubota Cup Division Championship ending in Western Canada and riders making a last-ditch effort to accumulate points for the Eastern Canada Championship.
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Saturday, July 30th, 2005
Cudmore & Conejo Win!
CUDMORE AND CONEJO WIN KUBOTA CUP GRAND PRIX AT BROMONT
BROMONT, QC -- Karen Cudmore and her 12-year-old Holsteiner stallion Conejo won the $60,000 Kubota Cup Grand Prix at Bromont International Saturday, serving notice that the powerful duo that represented Canada at the 2002 World Equestrian Games is again a force to be reckoned with. Three weeks ago they won the World Cup Qualifier in Blainville, QC, Conejo’s first Grand Prix outing since he was injured in 2002.
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Tuesday, July 26th, 2005
Series Comes to Quebec
BROMONT, QC -- The historic site of the 1976 Summer Olympics equestrian events is the setting for this weekend’s second stop on the Eastern Canada Division of the Kubota Cup Canadian Show Jumping Series.
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Monday, July 18th, 2005
Great Start to Eastern Division!
OTTAWA, ON -- Frankie Chesler of Orangeville, ON and her 10-year-old
Dutch Warmblood gelding, VDL Nuit de Pomme, won Sunday’s $65,000 Kubota Cup Big Ben Memorial Grand Prix. Besides taking home the top prize money the duo earned the top points toward the Eastern Canada Division Championship of the Kubota Cup Canadian Show Jumping Series.
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Tuesday, July 12th, 2005
Canadian Horse Wins Kubota Cup
Edmonton, AB - Tamie Phillips of Strathmore, AB and her 9-year-old homebred gelding, Lucas took on a top field of show jumpers in the $35,000 Kubota Cup Saturday and came away with the top prize. The challenging course set on the infield of Northlands Park at the Edmonton Northlands Horse Show proved too much for all but two of the 30 entries. The only other challenger in the jump off was Calgary’s Frank Selinger and Cheerio, a 10-year-old Oldenberg gelding. They had a second clear round but came up almost two seconds short on the time, and settled for second place.
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Tuesday, July 12th, 2005
“The World's Greatest Sports City”
Edmonton, AB - Sports legends came together Thursday at the Edmonton Northlands Horse Show to talk about the importance of sport and corporate support for athletes. Edmonton Oilers’ hockey team General Manager Kevin Lowe joined Canada’s 8-time Olympic show jumper Ian Millar, local grand prix rider and former Olympian Lisa Carlsen and Irish show jumping legend Eddie Macken at a Kubota Cup Canadian Show Jumping Series event on the infield of the Northlands Park racetrack.
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Tuesday, July 12th, 2005
Show Jumping comes to Edmonton
Edmonton, AB - On June 4 the Kubota Cup Canadian Show Jumping Series will make its second appearance on its cross-Canada tour. The Edmonton Northlands Horse Show, with its unique setting on the infield of the racetrack, will be the stage as Karen Cudmore and Moxie try to increase their lead in the Western Canadian Kubota Cup Championship standings. And although "Captain Canada" Ian Millar, contesting the Eastern Championship, will not be looking for points, he will be looking to take home a portion of the $35,000 purse at the Kubota Cup Grand Prix.
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Tuesday, July 12th, 2005
Grand Prix Tests Best in Brandon
Brandon, MB - Michael Grinyer of Campbelleville, ON won the inaugural Kubota Cup Grand Prix Saturday at the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair with his horse, Alcatraz 34, claiming the first place prize money of $8,750. Karen Cudmore and her 10-year-old Dutch gelding Moxie, last year’s Saturday Grand Prix winners, finished second after a six-way jump-off. However, the duo were awarded the top points in the Western Kubota Cup Championship.
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