Millar, Hensewood to compete in Rockwood events

GUELPH-ERAMOSA

Angelstone Tournaments 2012 will host four world class Show Jumping Tournaments at their farm here on Wellington Road 50.

The events will run from Aug. 22 to Sept. 30, with 1,000 horses per week and over 30,000 spectators during the four-week run.

Participants will include 10-time Olympian Ian Millar, Olympic silver medalists Jill Hensewood and Mac Cone, Canadian Show Jumping Champions Yann Candele, Beth Underhill and the host of the event, 2008 Canadian Show Jumping Champion Keean White.

The tournament is the largest sporting event in the area, offering more than $550,000 in prize money during the four weeks of competition.

Event highlights include:

- Grand Prix competition every Saturday evening at 5:30pm followed by a live concert (admission is free);

- two $7,500 scholarships available to children in the community through the 2012 initiative “Commitment to Educate”; and

- a chance to meet the athletes and horses following each Grand Prix event.

Angelstone Tournaments are family-friendly, inviting young equestrian enthusiasts to watch the best in the country and international circuit.

Angelstone Inc. is located at 8720 Wellington Road 50 near Everton.

For more information visit www.angelstone.co or email kelly@angelstone.co.

August 17, 2012