THE BRANDON SUN • WINTER FAIR • MARCH 2023
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A jumper competes during the 2018 Royal Manitoba Winter Fair at the Keystone Centre. (File/The Brandon Sun)
THE HORSE: The horses are the prod- uct of long and patient work, studying genetics and hours of training. The young horse begins his sporting life at three with light schooling and usually takes part in his first com- petitions at four. A good horse starts to be successful at eight, and is at the peak of his career from 10 to 15, but can keep performing until the age of 20. The Basics of Show Jumping
Each night of the fair fea- tures some of Canada’s top equestrian show jumping. Riders and horses from all over Manitoba, Sas- katchewan, Alberta, Ontar- io and the Midwest United States will be vying for a share of over $140,000 in cash prizes. Judged on their perfor- mance, riders and horses must complete a set pat- tern of jumps. Show jump- ing is the only sport where two living beings compete together: a horse and a rid- er.
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Jayden Stettner and Ielinea JTL compete for the ATCO Cup at the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair at Westoba Place. (File/The Brandon Sun)
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