Tournament of Champions coming up at Caledon Equestrian Park

The 10th annual Tournament of Champions, Sept. 20-23 at the Caledon Equestrian Park, will bring to the forefront many of North America's preeminent show jumping riders.

It will also bring an estimated $4.5 million dollars in economic impact to the region.

But it takes many talented resources to orchestrate an event of this magnitude and not only will this world-class event showcase the horse industry, but it will also be a valuable opportunity to turn the spotlight to the businesses and services in the Caledon community who are supplying many of the products and talent to stage the event.

A centerpiece of the showcase weekend is the $175,000 John Deere Canada Cup Championship.

Genie Hayward of The Ascot Room in Belfountain says that the Boulevard of Champions, a forum for local businesses, artisans and craftsmen to showcase their services and wares to Tournament of Champions visitors, defines the diversity of offerings within the community

Admission on Thursday and Friday is free; Saturday and Sunday is $5 per person or $10 per car including parking and all activities at the Re/Max Family Village. The show gates open daily at 9 a.m. and close at 5 pm.

The 2007 Tournament of Champions is proud to support the Children's Wish Foundation of Canada, CARD (Community Association for Riding for the Disabled), Kids & Horses Foundation and the Rotary Club of Palgrave.