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Horseback Riding
2025 Youth Symposium

September 5, 6, & 7
Rocky Mountain ShowJumping, Calgary, Alberta

September 5–7, 2025 | Rocky Mountain Show Jumping, Calgary

Get ready for an unforgettable three-day experience in the Olympic discipline of eventing! 

A full weekend of equestrian learning, mentorship, and fun—designed for youth of all levels in the Olympic sport of eventing.  Active for life participants are also welcome!

Symposium Highlights:

 

Mounted Opportunities

  • Lessons with top coaches and judges including Olympian and FEI 4* Judge Peter Gray

  • FEI Jog Demo and Practical Sessions - work with a pro and perfect your FEI jog! 

  • Have the opportunity to practice what you are learning!

    • Ring Schooling at RMSJ with your coach

    • Dressage Tests - Ride Dressage tests with EC Judges 

    • Showjump Rounds (X-Rails through to 1.30m) 

    • Combined Test Competition (ICE test through to FEI 4*) Judge Peter Gray

 

Unmounted Opportunities

  • Training Plan Sessions - how do I start to plan to get to where I want to go?

  • Ride a Test Demonstrations with Peter Gray

  • Audit Dressage sessions with High Performance Athletes

  • Audit Jumping sessions with High Performance Athletes

  • FEI Jog Demonstrations

  • Judge a Dressage Test Demonstrations

  • Coaching Education Workships

  • Youth Education Sessions

  • Games

Special Guest Appearances and much more!

Spots are limited – registration opens soon! 


No horse? No problem.

Auditing and education opportunities are open to everyone.

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Below you will find quick links to all the Symposium Information!
But don't forget the fun stuff first:

Friday Night - Goby's Grill
6:00pm - Peter Gray
"From the Judges Perspective"
Peter Gray gives you tips on how to get the best marks in your dressage test.
Enjoy refreshments and a social evening with fellow equine enthusiasts!

7:00pm - Youth Ambassadors 

Fun games for youth riders!

Saturday Night - Goby's Grill
BBQ & Social
6:30pm - CEDF FEI Athletes Host:

What you need to know about FEI
Let's Talk about Planning
High's and Low's of Eventing - Stories to Inspire!
Special Guest!


 

SYMPOSIUM INFORMATION

***Registration opens soon - Registration closes August 25***

QUICK LINKS - COMING SOON

Results

Stabling and Map

Emergency Services

Supplies

HAY, SHAVINGS, & MORE! 

WhatsApp Symposium Communications Link

Join for Symposium Communications regarding schedule updates, show events, fun stuff & more!) 

Symposium Organizer and Secretary

Symposium Funsies!

LuluLemon, E-Bike, 50/50 Cash Raffle

Make the most of your Sparkles & Spurs weekend with some exciting extras!

From the chance to win big in our 50/50 and E-bike raffles,  or picking up some Lulu, there’s something for everyone!

Every dollar raised supports future clinics, programs, and athlete development.

Click the links below to explore, enter, and shop!

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Thank You to Our Sponsor: Horizon Ag & Turf
 

Did you know???

Equestrian's get deep discounts on John Deere products like Gators, Lawn Equipment, Tractors and more! 

Check out how to receive up to 20% off:  Horizon Turf & Ag  

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