Ian Millar CM (born January 6, 1947) is a Canadian Equestrian Team athlete for show jumping. He is a two-time winner of the Show Jumping World Cup, and an Olympic silver medalist. Due to his longevity and accomplishments, he is often nicknamed "Captain Canada" in his sport. [1] Ten-time Olympian Ian Millar discusses the evolution of show jumping and Canada's stunning debut at the 1968 Games in Mexico. "Back in those days they had to jump the impossible courses." (Andree Anne Brunet Photography) By: Ian Millar | December 23, 2020
Ian Millar Dominates Canadian Show Jumping Championship
Ian Millar acts as a consultant to Ontario Equestrian (OE)'s GRIT (Great Rider Intensive Training) youth development program that is open to OE members aged 13 to 30 in all Olympic disciplines. Photo Credit: Andree-Anne Brunet Photography "A team made up of individuals rarely wins championship titles," Millar explained his perspective. Ian Millar is the most successful competitor in the history of Canadian show jumping. First named to the Canadian Equestrian Team in 1971, he has represented Canada in numerous Nations Cup competitions. Ten-time Canadian Olympian Ian Millar has announced his retirement from international show jumping competition after nearly five decades at the top level. One of the most successful show jumping riders of all time, Millar is stepping away from the international level to re-focus his efforts on coaching and developing young horses. Big Ben (April 20, 1976 - December 11, 1999) was a world champion show jumping horse and famous Belgian Warmblood . Birth and acquisition by Ian Millar First named "Winston", Big Ben was born at the van Hooydonk Farm in Kalmthout (northern Belgium ).
Ian Millar, Show Jumper Who Competed for Canada in 10 OympicsMost of
Ten-time Canadian Olympian Ian Millar has announced his retirement from international show jumping competition after nearly five decades at the top level. One of the most successful show jumping riders of all time, Millar is stepping away from the international level to re-focus his efforts on coaching and developing young horses. Born in. There comes a time for all things." Added Millar with a laugh: "If you stay at the party so long that they turn the lights out, you've stayed too long." Born in Halifax on Jan. 6, 1947, Millar. Ian Millar Team Canada Medal Count 0 1 0 Personal Details Sport Equestrian - Jumping Games Toronto 2015 London 2012 Beijing 2008 Athens 2004 Sydney 2000 Atlanta 1996 Barcelona 1992 Seoul 1988 Los Angeles 1984 Moscow 1980 Montreal 1976 Munich 1972 Born January 6, 1947 Height 185cm Weight 76kg Birthplace Halifax, NS Home Province Ontario Hometown Ian Millar promised his wife Lynn on several occasions that he would retire when show jumping was no longer fun. Millar kept his promise to his late wife on Wednesday afternoon, ending an.
Ian MillarCanadian Horse love, Horses, Horseman
Wednesday, May 1, 2019 2 min to read JOIN THE CONVERSATION Canadian equestrian Ian Millar announced Wednesday he has retired from international show jumping competition, ending an. 1. The principle of providing a foundation The horse must have a solid physical and mental foundation upon which you can continue to develop their abilities. I ensure my horses have the strength, quickness, flexibility, confidence, endurance and soundness to handle the level of training and competition I am pursuing.
Canada's Ian Millar & Big Ben defeat Ludger Beerbaum & Wiener Domspatz in a jump off to win the 1987 du Maurier International.Join us each week as we look ba. Equestrian Canada (EC) is pleased to announce Ian Millar, CM as the new Technical Advisor (TA), Jumping for Canada's national show jumping team. Well known beyond the equestrian world, Millar of Perth, ON is the most successful competitor in the history of Canadian show jumping.
Canada’s Ian Millar retiring from show jumping after 10 Olympics
Canadian show jumping legend Ian Millar shows you how riders might walk a line in a grand prix class and why riders might have to make adjustments based on their individual horses. Watch the video below and then try it out at the next show! Ian Millar is an icon in international show jumping. The most decorated equestrian in Canadian history. Ian Millar would become an icon of the show jumping world with extraordinary talent and numerous awards. He is a ten-time Canadian Olympian, winning his first Olympic medal at age 61 in the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. He has competed in more Olympic Games than any athlete in history.
