At the helm, Dion Farentino, Regional Vice President of RBC Royal Bank and a QCH Foundation Board Member — this guy knows a thing or two about leading winning teams.

Their celebrity is none other than McLain Ward — Four-time U.S. Olympian with two gold medals and a silver, and currently ranked 8th in the world, McLain is one of the world’s most decorated show jumpers.

And in the rider position, Amy Millar, two-time Olympic show jumper who has represented Canada on the biggest stages in the world.

Business leader Terry McLaughlin, President of Terlin Construction and three-time Get Up and Gallop winner.

Celebrity Terry Marcotte, former Sports Director at CTV Ottawa — and yes, this is the double-Terry dream team.

And for a twist this year, rider Mathilde Candele will be racing on a pony — she is a Canadian pony jumper who clinched the National Pony Jumper Championship at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair aboard her pony Ulior AND she won team gold at the North American Youth Championships in 2024.

Leading the charge, we have Victoria La Valle, Vice President at Cityscape — and the ultimate strategist when it comes to competition.

Riding shotgun — is Will Aiello, CTV Morning Live Co-Host… and yes, Victoria’s brother! Sibling rivalry meets sibling synergy — we’ll see how that plays out on race day.

And rounding out the team, Carly Campbell-Cooper —  winner of the $32,000 Buckeye Nutrition Grand Prix Qualifier earlier this year.

Driving the leadership position, Liza Mrak, Executive Vice President of Mark Motors Group — known for speed both on the road and in the race.

Celebrity powerhouse Ian Millar, a 10-time Olympian and Canadian show jumping icon.

And in the rider role, Sloan Letimonier — a rising Canadian jumper already competing at international FEI levels.

Business leader Quinn Valters, Sales Executive at Faces Magazine and master of connecting Ottawa’s movers and shakers.

Their celebrity — Paris Jefferson is a British actress best known for playing Athena in Xena: Warrior Princess.

And our rider, Chris Wiggins — an Ottawa-based Grand Prix rider with serious skill.

Business leader Curtis Vasquez-Guindon, Business Development Manager — and a captain with a competitive edge.

Celebrity Rebecca Leslie, a force on the ice with PWHL Ottawa Charge.

Rider Sean Jobin — Canadian show jumping champion 2023 and Canadian Senior team rider with over 40 podium finishes at the 5* level.

Business leader Jacqueline Belsito, President and CEO of the Sens Foundation — a true leader on and off the ice.

Celebrity teammate Chris Phillips — Ottawa Senators legend and fan favourite.

And on the horse, Sophie Clauwers — recent standout with top placings in youth jumpers at the Ottawa Welcome Show AND she won OHJA Nations Cup this past July

Business leader Jeremy Goodsell, General Manager at Dragonfly — bringing course management skills to a whole new kind of course.

Celebrity Jason York, former Ottawa Senators player and now a familiar voice in Ottawa sports media.

And rider Carson Lewis who has now moved up to the 1.40M and starting in the Grand Prix’s this year. 8th in the 2025 RBC Grand Prix at RBC Summer Tournament 1.

Leading the charge, Jay Conohan, Founder and CEO — and clearly someone who knows how to stand out in a crowd.

Celebrity teammate Chris Neil — former Ottawa Senators player, fan favourite, and never afraid to drop the gloves.

And in the saddle, Conor Swail — Irish show‑jumper currently ranked #24 globally, with big wins including the Longines FEI World Cup.

Business leader Patrick Vincelette, Director of Operations — running a world-class hotel by day, running a racecourse by… well, Wednesday.

Celebrity — Nigel Romick defensive lineman from the Ottawa Redblacks.

And in the rider spot, Jay Hayes — two‑time Canadian Olympian show‑jumping master and winner in the Young Horse Series.