The 2005 version of Along For The Ride, the 13-part television series that told the behind-the-scenes stories about Grand Prix riders, their trusty steeds, owners and trainers, brought showjumping into over 1.2 million homes last fall and winter.

Along For The Ride featured 39 of Canada’s Grand Prix Show Jumping Riders in face to face interviews, in the stables and in the show ring. Each of the 13 programs focused on three or more competitors at one of the show venues. Rookies and veteran Olympic riders alike were featured, as well as highlights about each of the host communities where the Kubota Cup Canadian Show Jumping Series was held.

The 2006 season will update viewers on the lives of many of the riders featured in last season’s series plus introduce some new stories and personalities rising to stardom this year. Each 30-minute program gives viewers a glimpse behind-the-scenes at a Grand Prix level show jumping event through the eyes of the competitors. Viewers learn about the training challenges, the personal and professional successes and setbacks that each competitor has dealt with on the road to the show ring.

Their horse partners are also featured. Fans hear about the personalities and quirks of each and how that affects the rider’s training program and red ribbon expectations.

Viewers are treated to highlights of the actual competitions as horses and riders vie for the first-place prize money, ribbons and the chance to advance to the Eastern or Western Divisional Championships and the National Finals.


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For more information on the Kubota Cup Canadian Show Jumping Series contact:
Ceci Flanagan-Snow, Media Relations and Communications (506) 644-8209 ceci@eclipsecommunications.ca