Yann Candele and Game Ready claimed the $50,000 Grand Prix of Rockwood presented by NG Stone on Sept. 30 at Angelstone, home of the Angelstone International Show Jumping Tournaments.
Candele topped a four horse jump off that included second place finisher Ainsley Vince and Darling, third place finisher Francois Lamontagne and Underground, and fourth place finisher Chris Sorensen and Bobby.
After the win, Candele took part in Angelstone’s Commitment to Educate award presentation as a $7,500 scholarship was awarded to a local youth.
The inaugural winner of the scholarship was Paula Turnbull of East Garafraxa.
Qualification for the scholarship is attained by attending events throughout the tournament season and choosing favourite riders to finish in the top three placements in the Grand Prix events.
All qualifiers had their names put forward into a draw on before the Grand Prix where the riders drew a name from a hat and rode for the youth whose name they drew.
In this case, Turnbull’s name was drawn by Candele, who has been on a hot streak since returning from the 2012 Olympic Games.
Candele said after the event, “This program Angelstone has put in place is incredible. University continues to get more expensive, and to give away a scholarship to someone in the community is amazing. This program also encourages kids to come out and cheer on their favourite riders.”
Angelstone plans to grow the program in 2013 as they offer more events and more chances for youths to qualify.
For more information visit www.angelstone.co.
