The 2011 Canadian Championships were held from August 11-14 at Parc Equestre in Blainville.
This picture was taken during the Opening Ceremonies. The dignitaries, provincial representatives and our juniors pose together.
Among the dignitaries was Honorary President Yvan Cournoyer, former Montreal Canadiens hockey star.
From row (kneeling - From L-R): Tanya Weightman, Lindsay Nooren, Nicolas Arnold, Mary Holley (Alberta rep.), Tammy Christensen (Sask. rep.), Cedryk Weightman, William Renaud.
Back row (standing - From L-R): Stacey Pond, Kaitlin Pond, Mathew MacDonald, Wally Arnold (Tourn. dir.), Dalton Thomas (youngest participant at age 7), Jason Rideout (N.B. rep.),
Phil Ironstand (Manitoba rep.), Cecil Mitchell (NS and Horseshoe Canada president), Rene Croteau (Blainville league president), Nicole Ruel (Blainville Mayor representative), Yvan Cournoyer (Honorary President),
Daniel Rathé (M.P.P.), Guy Frigon (City Councillor and President of Parc Equestre), Fernand Brodeur (Quebec rep.).
The Blainville horseshoe league received exceptional support from the City of Blainville and Parc Equestre.
Mrs. Nicole Ruel and Mr. Guy Frigon could be seen regularly during the championships and were also present at the banquet on Sunday.
The results of the 2011 Canadians can be found in the championships section as well as many more pictures.
see the previous picture of the month.
