The weather held out for all the Canadian Team members during their Team Test over the past two days.

Under very windy conditions Lauren Barwick, with Off to Paris, and Ashley Gowanlock, riding Maile, rode very strong tests placing third and 10th respectively yesterday.

The sun came out today and Eleonore Elstone and Jody Schloss had excellent, warm weather for their Team Tests during the second day of competition. Eleonore finished in 10th place, while Jody was 12th in her Paralympic debut!

The second round of team competition starts tomorrow – the Individual Championship Test. The best three scores from both tests will be added together to determine the final team placings.

Everyone is ready to go!

The energy in the main stadium is just outstanding. Since the horses moved in to the stables, the Canadian Team has had three days to train in the main ring, and everyone is ready to go.

The team competition starts tomorrow with the Team test. Lauren and Off to Paris lead-off the Canadian Team with their Grade II Team test at 12:07 p.m. (local time) follow by Ashley and Maile at 3:11p.m.

Hopefully, with all the practice and preparation will pay off for the Canadian horses and riders.

Below are photos of the horses passing their FEI jog.

After two weeks of training and one international competition at Bishop Burton College (in Yorkshire, England), the Paralympic Team horses left on Friday morning for Greenwich Park.  Thanks to the expert early morning packing and loading from our stable team, the horses arrived in perfect time for their check-in.  The arrival process was incredibly efficient – all of the  horses were unloaded, checked by the vets, and enjoying the Greenwich scenery from their stalls in less than 15 minutes!

The Canadian Paralympic Team horses have arrived at Greenwich Park in London!

The Paralympic riders are almost set to compete in London! The horses are leaving today for Greenwich Park and the riders will follow on Saturday. Check out our Candid Team Photos page for a look into all the training and antics from the team training centre, Bishop Burton College. Here are a few snapshots to give you a taste!

Be sure to follow our Canadian team in London- the complete broadcast schedule can be found on the Canadian Paralympic Committee Website.

Canadian Paralympic Equestrian Team members Lauren Barwick, Eleonore Elstone, Ashley Gowanlock and Jody Schloss achieved outstanding success, winning seven of the 12 classes they entered, at the Bishop Burton College CPEDI2*, held from August 17-19, 2012 in East Yorkshire, GBR.

With more than 33 competitors at the competition from Australia, Brazil, Canada, Great Britain, and New Zealand, the Bishop Burton College CPEDI2* has given the riders an opportunity to compete in the UK before the upcoming 2012 Paralympic Games.

To read the full news release, please visit the Equine Canada website.

Follow the Canadian Paralympic Dressage team in their quest for gold at the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Get behind the scenes access to the athletes and their horses on our Paralympic Equestrian blog!