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An amazing two weeks to wrap up the Caledon Spring Tour, with a huge thanks to System Equine and Masterfeeds for sponsoring the shows!

At the System Equine Cup, we had the Hunters take over the Kubota Ring, plenty of exciting Derby action, a tie for top winnings in the Open Welcome, and fantastic show jumping competition with junior riders claiming top spots.

The Masterfeeds Summer Showcase was in full swing, bringing together top competition, great sportsmanship, and unforgettable moments in every ring. From thrilling Grand Prix rounds and competitive derbies, to future stars shining in the junior and amateur divisions, the week showcased the incredible talent of both horse and rider combinations.

Thank you to all of our exhibitors, owners, trainers, sponsors, staff, officials, and spectators who helped make these final two weeks of the Caledon Spring Tour such a success. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back to the Angelstone Canada Day Tour for more exciting competition this season! 

System Equine Canada

System Equine is your number one source for complete stall systems, fencing, arena equipment, and all your equestrian needs! From private barns to large-scale equestrian facilities, their team provides quality products and expertise to help bring your vision to life. Thank you System Equine for your continued support of Angelstone Events and the equestrian community!

$10,000 Open Welcome sponsored by Horse Flight

What an exciting Open Welcome! We had not one, but two winners as Holly Jacks and Sam Pegg stopped the clock at an identical 37.01 seconds in the jump-off. A tie for the win is something you rarely see in show jumping, making this an unforgettable moment for competitors and spectators alike.

Junior Riders Riding Up The Ranks 

Junior rider Isabella Erlick took the win with Toucare KDW Z in the $25,000 System Equine Grand Prix. This marks Isabella and Toucare KDW Z’s second Grand Prix win at Angelstone Events, having also claimed victory in The System Equine Cup last year.

We also saw our U25 riders making their mark in the ring! 

Keep an eye on Channing Noxon & Citwidam Z, who impressed spectators with a third-place finish in the Masterfeeds Summer Showcase, while Kyleigh Whitwell & Retroflex captured the win in the $10,000 Pommies Open Welcome. These talented young athletes continue to showcase the skill, dedication, and determination that define the future of our sport.

Young riders are at the heart of what makes Angelstone Events so special. Watching their hard work, perseverance, and passion pay off in the ring is incredibly rewarding, and their success is a testament to the bright future of show jumping in Canada. We are proud to support and celebrate these rising stars and look forward to seeing what they accomplish next.

Now in Hunterland, the Founders Cup Derby presented by Pommies was one to watch! Both weeks, Nitecap claimed top honours, while Twelfth Nite consistently impressed with third-place finishes in each derby.

The Founders Cup Hunter Derby holds a special place at Angelstone Events as it is dedicated to the memory and legacy of Jeff Brandmaier, a passionate advocate for the hunter discipline in Canada. Jeff was a top hunter/jumper competitor, an Equestrian Canada Volunteer of the Year recipient, and the visionary founder of the Canadian Hunter Derby Series. Through his dedication and leadership, he helped grow hunter derbies across the country, creating opportunities for riders to showcase the traditional style, athleticism, and horsemanship that define the sport.

Top Turnout Award, presented by Stoney Fields

This award recognizes the combination that demonstrates meticulous, polished, and harmonious overall presentation. Attention to detail, cleanliness, pride in turnout, and beautifully presented apparel and equipment are all key elements considered for this special recognition.

Caledon Spring Tour Winners:

• CEP Spring 1 – Small Pony Hunter → Juniper Fahlenbock & Old School
• CEP Spring 2 – Medium Pony Hunter → Penelope Morassutti & Beaverwood’s Minto
• CEP Spring 3 – Large Pony Hunter → Faye Ferguson & The Archer
• CEP Spring 4 – Children’s Hunter → Kyle Bolen & Valentino Lake

Bruno Delgrange Adult Amateur Hunter

Thank you to Bruno Delgrange for your generous sponsorship of this division. Bruno Delgrange are among the highest quality saddles in the industry today, and focus on technology, comfort,

aesthetic and durability. Wendy Good is the Bruno Delgrange rep in Ontario, and she works directly with each horse and rider to create a saddle combination that fits each horse and rider, so they can succeed in any discipline.

Here are your Adult Amateur Champions from The Caledon Spring Tour! All of these riders are put into a draw to win a Bruno Delgrange saddle at the end of the show season.

Congratulations to the top riders:

🥇: The Caledon Welcome – Sarah Barker & Easton
🥇: The Motion Endeavours Cup – Maryann Chilton & Espresso
🥇: The System Equine Cup – Emma Wieland & No Problem
🥇: The Masterfeeds Summer Show Case – Natasha Skupsky & Ashton

Thank you Masterfeeds for your Sponsorship!

Happy Life Happy Horses ; Masterfeeds has it all! With a long-standing commitment to equine nutrition, Masterfeeds supports horses at every level with quality feeds designed to help them look, feel, and perform their best.

Gear up for an incredible two weeks at Angelstone:

📅 The Ride Every Stride Cup | June 24–28
📅 The Great Pony Challenge & Stewart’s Cup CSI2* | July 1–4

A huge thank you to everyone who made the Caledon Spring Tour such an incredible success. From thrilling competition to unforgettable moments, it was a time to remember. We can’t wait to welcome you all back to Angelstone for even more exciting competition, championship moments, and pony-powered fun! 

– Author Talya Stolar

It’s the best time of the year, show season is officially underway!

We are so excited to return to Caledon Equestrian Park to kick off another incredible season at Angelstone Events. The first two weeks have already brought amazing competition, unforgettable moments, and a bunch of eager competitors starting off the season strong! Through it all, the dedication of the riders, trainers, grooms, families, sponsors, and the entire Angelstone Events team has never slowed down.

After a long Canadian winter, there is nothing quite like seeing the rings full again, the barns buzzing, and everyone back doing what they love most.

The opening weeks of the season featured exciting competition across both the hunter and jumper rings, with strong entries and competitive classes from morning to evening. From derby days, to Grand Prix competition, riders came out ready for the start of the 2026 season.

Our jumper highlights included exciting Open Welcome and Grand Prix competition, where top combinations challenged impressive tracks and set the tone for what is shaping up to be an incredible summer season. The energy around the jumper ring during the first two weeks reminded everyone why Angelstone Events is such a special place to compete.

Make sure to come out and experience our Super Saturday events! The competition is unlike anything you have seen before, with attractions and entertainment for everyone to enjoy. From world-class show jumping competition to family-friendly activities like face painting and bouncy castles, there is something for all ages — and admission is completely free!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our FREE PASTA Super Saturday and helped support Angelstone Events. We loved seeing so many people out enjoying an amazing day at Caledon Equestrian Park!

The hunter rings also welcomed fantastic entries to start the year, with riders competing in everything from pony hunters, and junior/amateur classics, to derby competition and thoroughbred classes. The first weeks of the season already showcased the depth of talent across all levels, and the competition only continues to grow from here.

One of the best parts of these opening weeks has been seeing both familiar faces and new competitors return to Angelstone Events. Whether it was riders moving up to new heights, horses making season debuts, or first-time competitors stepping into the ring, the first two weeks truly captured the excitement that comes with the beginning of show season.

A huge thank you goes out to all of our sponsors, staff, officials, and exhibitors for helping make the start of the season such a success. We cannot wait to see what the rest of the summer brings as the Angelstone Events season continues!

Grand Prix:

For the first Grand Prix class of the season, Václav Staněk & Langley held onto their winning form, taking victory in the $25,000 Grand Prix after also capturing the $10,000 Open Welcome earlier that week.

In the second week, Jay Hayes took top honours in the Motion Endeavours Grand Prix, delivering an impressive performance against a strong and competitive field.

Alexa Hrynyk captured the U25 overlay title in her very first Grand Prix appearance, an exciting milestone for the young rider. Be sure to head to our Instagram or Facebook page to watch our interview with Alexa following her win aboard TME Lakuna Matata!

We also saw many riders step up to compete in their first-ever Grand Prix classes over the opening weeks, a huge achievement and a true reflection of the bright future ahead for these talented U25 athletes.

Modified Grand Prix

The Modified Grand Prix Series also kicked off in exciting fashion. Sabrina Von Buttlar & Del Amie claimed victory during Week 1, while Václav Staněk & Jameson topped the $10,000 Modified Grand Prix during the Motion Endeavours Cup. Both combinations are definitely ones to keep your eye on throughout the season!

Canadian Open Medal

The Canadian Open Medal is designed as a two-phase class set at 1.10m and open to Junior and Amateur riders. During the Caledon Welcome, Hailey Hanbyul Cho & Chip Z delivered an incredible performance, winning both the Gymnastic and Jumping phases for a combined score of 161.

This pair will certainly be ones to watch this season, especially as they also compete successfully in the Founders Cup Hunter Derby and Junior Hunter divisions.

HUNTERS:

2’6/2’9 Discovery Derby, presented by Carolyn Scime & Chestnut Park Real Estate

Kilby Brunner-DeForest takes the top spot with Beaverwoods Charmoné to start off the Discovery Derby in Week 1 of The Caledon Welcome. This is a division that is only open to Junior & Amateur riders, set at 2’6”/2’9” with options available from 2’9” – 3’0”. In week two of the Motion Endeavours Cup at CEP, we had Victoria McDonald & California take the win in the class with a beautiful round.

Founders Cup Hunter Derby, presented by Pommies

Diana Dionisio & Caran 5 continued an incredible winning streak, taking top honours in both the Caledon Welcome and Motion Endeavours Founders Cup Hunter Derby with impressive scores of 112 in both weeks. Caran 5, a 10-year-old Holsteiner gelding owned by Breana Zielonka, has quickly become one to watch in this year’s Founders Cup Derby Series. Be sure to catch the next edition during The System Equine Cup in June!

Pony Hunter Derby & Classics, presented by Ferguson Equine Veterinary Services

Our Pony Hunter Derby and Classics have already proven to be some of the most competitive and exciting classes of the season, with fantastic turnout over both weeks.

At The Caledon Welcome, Poppy Seon & Canterbrook Trimmed in Gold earned the win in the Pony Hunter Derby with a score of 92. “Willy,” a fan favourite loved by many, celebrated his 18th birthday with a victory lap!

At the Motion Endeavours Cup Pony Hunter Classic, nearly 30 entries competed in a very strong field. Penelope Morassutti & Beaverwoods Minto captured top honours, while Arabella Morassutti & Buzz Lightyear and Madeleine Moyles & Quarry Lane Dot Calm rounded out the top placings.

Adult Amateur, presented by Ferguson Equine Veterinary Services

We would also like to recognize our incredible Adult Amateur riders. The Adult Amateur Hunters continue to be one of the most competitive and supportive divisions at Angelstone Events.

Set at a height of 3’0”, these riders showcase dedication, sportsmanship, and a genuine love for the sport. We love seeing the passion and hard work that our Adult Amateur community brings to the rings each week!

Top Turnout Awards, presented by Stoney Fields

We are proud to have once again, offer the Top Turnout Award, kindly presented by Stoney Fields!

This award recognizes the combination that demonstrates meticulous, polished, and harmonious overall presentation. Attention to detail, cleanliness, pride in turnout, and beautifully presented apparel and equipment are all key elements considered for this special recognition.

Make sure to look your best and make every detail count throughout the season! Check out the dates & divisions below:

• CEP Spring 1- Small Pony Hunter → Juniper Fahlenbock & Old School
• CEP Spring 2- Medium Pony Hunter → Penelope Morassutti & Beaverwood’s Minto
• CEP Spring 3- Large Pony Hunter
• CEP Spring 4- Children’s Hunter
• ASE 1- Junior Hunter
• ASE 2/ GPC- Small, Medium and Large Pony
• CEP Summer 1- Children’s Pony Hunter
• CEP Summer 2- Junior Hunter
• CEP Summer 3- Children’s Hunter
• CEP Summer 4- Large Pony Hunter
• ASE 3- Medium Pony Hunter
• ASE 4- Small Pony Hunter
• CEP Fall 1- Children’s Pony Hunter
• CEP Fall 2- Junior Hunter
• CEP Fall 3- Children’s Hunter

NEW THIS YEAR

We are also excited to introduce a brand-new feature at Caledon Equestrian Park – the Champion’s Wall!

If you were a 2025 Champion, make sure to stop by, sign your name, snap a selfie, and tag us on social media @angelstoneevents !

Thank you to everyone who helped make the first two weeks of the season so memorable. We cannot wait to welcome everyone back for The System Equine Cup!

Author – Talya Stolar

• Talya Stolar is a fourth year Sport Management student at Brock University from Burlington, Ontario. She is Assistant Captain of the Brock Equestrian Team and currently completing an internship as Sponsorship & Community Engagement Coordinator with Angelstone Events. She has worked in social media for the Brock Equestrian Team for the past two years and was previously a Social Media Intern with Angelstone Events. Involved in the equestrian industry since age 6, she has competed in the Angelstone Silver and Gold Series. Talya is passionate about the sport industry, with interests in social media, analytics, sponsorship, and community relations.