Elizabeth Bates

Liz was in the barn around horses before she could walk. By age six, Liz was in the show ring and still today shows no sign of turning back. Her dedication and work ethic is exemplified by her accomplishments both in and out of the show ring. In 2010, Liz was a member of the Ontario team representing Canada at the North American Young Rider Competition and named Sportsman of the Year by the Ontario Hunter/Jumper Association. Liz spent her undergraduate studies as an honors student at the University of Toronto with a double major in Psychology and Political Science. Liz pursues this degree as she competes year-round at Linden Ridge with Ainsley Vince.

Latest show jumping highlights include:

• 5^th in the European Youngster Cup/Young Rider Grand Prix, (Nations Cup format) at the Winter Equestrian Festival (2011) aboard Marvelous 6
• 2010 “Sportsman of the Year” award, granted by the Ontario Hunter Jumper Association
• 1^st in the 20 000$ Modified Grand Prix (2010) at Halton Place in Ontario aboard Gianina 9
• 1^st and 8^th in the High Jr/Am Classic at the National Capital Show Jumping Tournament (2010) in Ontario aboard Gianina 9 and Marvelous 6
• 1^st in the Talent Squad at the National Capital Show Jumping Tournament (2010) in Ontario aboard Marvelous 6
• Ontario Senior Team Member at the 2010 North American Young Riders competition held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Kentucky aboard Marveous 6
• Circuit Reserve Champion in the Medium Jr/Am Division at the Winter Equestrian Festival (2010) in Florida aboard Gianina 9
• Reserve Champion in the Medium Jr/Am Division in Ontario (2009) aboard Gianina 9
• Champion in the High Jr/Am Division at the Classique de Blainville (2009) in Quebec aboard Patita A