Developing the Dressage Horse – the Team Behind the Scene

Sunday May 15th, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm


8:00 am to 9:00 am: Parking, gathering & opening remarks. Coffee sponsored by Tim Hortons and homemade scones by Vriens Nutrition Consulting. Stadium seating provided by FLOATR Hauling


9:00 am

Sir Gilbert ridden by Maya Markowski owned by Anita Zeitler. 2009 Percheron/Quarter horse Gelding.

Gilbert is confirmed 3rd level. Highlights:Silver Training Level Champion, Silver 1st Level Champion, Silver 2nd Level Reserve Champion with Anita Zeitler.

9:45 am

Fernando B owned and ridden by Mike Foti. 2014 Hanoverian Gelding (AHS). Sire: Fabuleux, Dam: Donna de Nira (De Niro)

Fernando and Mike are schooling 2nd and 3 rd level. Highlights:2021 Caledon Dressage First Level Champion – Adult Amateur


10:30 am to 10:45 am – Break + Q&A. Bathrooms sponsored by Green Grocer.


10:45 am

Daedalus ridden by Maya Markowski and owned by Gail Tittley. 2005 Hanoverian Gelding, Sire ES De Laurentis Dam: EM Symphonie WF (ES Sam Steele/ Eichendorff)

Daedalus is confirmed Grand Prix and makes his debut next week at Ottawa Dressage Festival. Highlights: 2019 3rd Overall for Caledon Dressage FEI Test of Choice (Inter A & B) 2021 Caledon Dressage FEI Test Of Choice Year End Reserve Champion (Inter 2)

11:30 am

Fabrio RB (Frank) owned and ridden by Russell Brenneman. 2014 Hanoverian Gelding, Sire: Fabregas, Dam Rio Grand

Russell and Frank are schooling 3rd level. Highlights: Russell and Frank spent a few months in “Boot Camp” at Equest this winter and are looking forward to showing 3rd level.


12:15 pm to 1:15 pm – Lunch sponsored by Budget Blinds Waterloo followed by a mimosa bar sponsored by Black Horse Biomechanics Horse Simulator and daily door prize draw with prizes from Greenhawk, Brubacher’s Harness Supplies, Cox Creek Cellars, The Ranch & Can-Pro Equestrian Supply ! THEN, shopping at the EFO trailer to be continued after the clinic!


1:15 pm

Davinci MHS (Vini) ridden by Maya Markeowski owned by Ashley Vermunt. 2015 Hanoverian Gelding, Sire:DaCaprio Dam: Anna-Maria MHS (Autocrat)

Vini is confirmed 2nd level schooling 3rd. Highlights: 2021 Show High Score Award with an 83.4 % (Rider: Maya Markowski), Caledon Dressage Year End Champion First Level Gold Open with Maya Markowski

2:00 pm

Onyx owned and ridden by Hannah Robinson. 2014 Dutch Harness Gelding

Onyx is confirmed 1st Level and schooling 2nd and 3rd level movements. He and Hannah are looking to gain new insights this weekend.


2:45 pm to 3:00 pm – Break + Q&A. Bathrooms sponsored by Green Grocer.


3:00 pm

Hemingway (Hemi) owned and ridden by Vanessa Warren. 2012 Oldenburg Gelding bred and sponsored by Alexandra Reid-Naranjo.

Hemi is schooling 3rd level and Vanessa will continue to endeavour to deserve him.

3:45 pm

Good as Gold (Topaz) ridden and owned by Meghan Valko. 2007 Canadian Sport Horse Gelding.

Topaz is schooling 3rd level Highlights: 2021 Silver Level AA Year End Reserve Champion.


4:30 to home – Closing remarks & shopping at the EFO trailer! Rider gifts sponsored by Virbac Animal Health. Additional sponsorship provided by Equine Omega Complete, Southern Equine Distributing and McRobb Construction.

An ENORMOUS Thank you to all of our generous event and Equest sponsors!