Hayley Frielick (NZL) and Sportsfield Lumiere will contest the CCI3*-L at the MARS Bromont CCI
June 6-9 at the Bromont Olympic Equestrian Park. © Michelle Dunn Photo
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BROMONT, QC – June 5, 2024 – A total of 82 horses were presented to their respective ground juries across three levels and five divisions at the 2024 MARS Bromont CCI on Wednesday afternoon. All were accepted to move forward to competition, which kicks off in earnest Thursday morning. In true Canadian fashion, there will be 99 horses in total to start, as the CCI4*-S division were not required to present.
Competitors representing five nations (Canada, United States, Great Britain, Australia and New Zealand) have made the journey to Bromont, contesting levels from CCI2*-L through CCI4*-L, with U25 sub-divisions for the CCI2*-L and CCI3*-L. Dressage competition will take place on Thursday and Friday; the exciting cross-country and new this year canine activities will take place Saturday and the final phase stadium jumping will take place Sunday to decide who will take home the trophies.
In the CCI3*-L, Diana Burnett (CAN) was briefly sent to the holding area with her own Magic Mint for observation, but was subsequently accepted to move on to competition. No other pairs were held.
The MARS Bromont Rising U25 grant program administered by the USEA Foundation held the first of their educational sessions Wednesday morning. Presenters included cross-country course designer Derek DiGrazia, a “centre line workshop” with program organizer and FEI 5* judge Peter Gray, discussion on how to present at the horse inspection with Dr. Yves Rossier DVM and a discussion on social license with German Olympian and guest coach Bettina Hoy. Hoy will also be coaching these young athletes on dressage days, as well as providing course-walks for cross-country and show jumping.
Often described as an equestrian triathlon, the Olympic sport of three-day eventing features three separate phases of competition where the same horse and rider pair complete each phase together over three days.
If you are not able to be here in person, a free live stream will be provided across all phases of competition, produced by RNS Video Media and carried on the Bromont YouTube channel as well as Horse & Country at no charge to viewers.
On Saturday, MARS Bromont CCI is hosting dog demos with guests from The Montérégie Agility Club including agility, frisbee and freestyle and best of all, you can try them with your dog too! The canine activities will begin at 3:00pm.
Special guests will include Canada’s Sandra Lallier and Daniel Lusignan, international Cani-Cross medalists. The event will also welcome guests from the Leski Foundation, Royal Canin and Eukanuba, and of course lots of treats for your special dog!
About Bromont Eventing
Bromont, which has featured top competitions for four decades, welcomes some of the best horse-and-rider combinations across three competitions this summer: the MARS Bromont CCI4*, ‘Little Bromont’ and the August Bromont CCI4*. New for 2024, Bromont will also host an FEI CCI1* during the Little Bromont and August CCI competitions.
Located in the beautiful village of Bromont, Quebec, the spectator-friendly events are within easy driving distance of Montreal, Quebec and Burlington Vermont.
With a venue among the best in the world and cross-country courses designed by Derek DiGrazia (USA) and Jay Hambly (CAN), eventing at Bromont offers a true test for horse and rider in the perfect ‘summer resort’ setting.
For more information please visit www.bromonthorsetrials.com.
About MARS EQUESTRIAN™
MARS EQUESTRIAN™ Sponsorship, funded by Mars, Incorporated is the link between these iconic brands and the equestrian community. For generations, Mars has celebrated a rich equestrian heritage, and through purposeful partnerships, MARS EQUESTRIAN Sponsorship is committed to the sport and building an enduring legacy. From world-class competitions across all equestrian disciplines, to stewarding the power of horses on society and sustainability, the MARS EQUESTRIAN Brand is dedicated to our purpose to improve the lives of horses, pets, and the people who love them. For more information please visit www.marsequestrian.com and follow them at @marsequestrian.
The Bromont Horse Trials are made possible in part through a contribution from Sport Canada. The Bromont organizing committee also wishes to thank the Government of Quebec, and the City of Bromont for their support.