2006 Marks the First Year for Canadian Performance Futurity

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  (Eastern Canada)
January 30, 2006

Aurora, Ontario - In the summer of 2006, the Canadian Performance Futurity competitions will be launched across Canada. This program will provide young Canadian bred horses the opportunity to be profiled in the disciplines of Hunter, Jumper and Dressage. Classes will be held in three separate zones: Pacific, Prairie and Eastern.

SIGNIFICANT PRIZE MONEY

Four and five year old horses will have the opportunity to compete in age appropriate classes – 2006 will profile 4 year old classes only. The prize money is quite attractive at $3,000 per class, with winnings divided between owners and breeders. All Canadian bred and registered horses are eligible to participate and must be nominated in advance. Breed specific bonuses will also be awarded.

"I see this futurity as a golden opportunity for horse owners to reward themselves for supporting Canadian Breeders," said Tim Millard, President of the Ontario Chapter of Canadian Warmblood Horse Breeders Association. Jennette Coote, Chair of the Canadian Performance Futurity, furthered that sentiment. “We urge everyone to get behind this program which will showcase our young horses and reward excellence in breeding.”

EASTER ZONE CLASSES HELD IN ONTARIO

The Eastern zone is comprised of Ontario, Quebec and the Maritime provinces. Where possible, participation in more than one zone is encouraged. Horses may also cross enter between the three disciplines. In 2006, the Eastern zone will be held at the following locations:

  
In this zone, hunter classes will be held in the existing Baby Green division. Jumpers will be held in conjunction with the ever popular Jumper Development Series. The Dressage will be run in a class at Level 1, Test 1, which offers an appropriate level of difficulty for horses of this age.

HORSES MUST BE NOMINATED 

A dedicated website outlining details on the program, including specifics on getting your horse nominated, will be launched in the coming weeks at www.CanadianPerformanceFuturity.com

The mission of the Canadian Performance Futurity is to offer a competition program which increases the demand for Canadian bred horses, directly from the breeder, at an early age. It has been created by Canadian breeders, for Canadian bred horses, and in support of equestrian sport.

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