Canadian show jumper Eric Lamaze became the most decorated Canadian equestrian athlete when he claimed the individual bronze medal at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. In 2007, Lamaze became the first Canadian jumper in 20 years to make the top ten in the world rankings. He was also the first North American jumping rider to exceed $1 million in prize money a year. In 2008, he won both the individual gold and the team silver medals at the Olympics. He was ranked the No. 1 show jumper in the world at the end of the 2008 season, as well as in 2010 and 2011. The Quebec native began riding at age 12 and reached the Grand Prix level in 1992. In 2016, Lamaze placed top 10 in more than 70 competitions. A regular at WEF, he has more than 25 top 10 finishes at WEF. During 2017, Lamaze won a Wellington CSI3* aboard Houston, and then riding Fine Lady 5 in a CSI3* and a CSI5*. In Mexico City’s CSI5*, he rode Fine Lady 5 to a win, and then in Lummen, he piloted Thalis de la Roque for the win. At Aachen, he won the Aachen CSIO5* Turkish Airlines-Preis von Europa aboard Fine Lady 5. In Rome’s Foro Italico, he won the CSI5* riding Chacco Kid. Lamaze’s riding ability is a mastery of skill and something to admire.
