Oxford's
Show Jumping Accomplishments
Oxford descends from the world's top show jumping bloodlines. He comes from the same family as 1999 North American Show jumping Champion S'Blieft, 1999 Canadian Show jumping Champion Altair as well as Britain's legendary Milton and KWPN Champion sire Olympic Concorde. From what we can see, Oxford also has the qualities of a great champion, athleticism, temperament... In 2002 Oxford came to Nova Scotia as a 6 year green jumper. With rider Jill Swain, Oxford excelled quickly over 2 years, winning consistently over 4'3 - 4'6. He was Equine Canada's Level 5 Zone Jumper Champion for 2002 and 2003. Most recently, Oxford finished third in the $10,000 Farmers Dairy Modified Open Grand Prix (4'6"-4'9") at the 2004 Maritime Fall Fair. This triumph was bitter sweet as it also sadly marked the final competition for the wonderful partnership formed between Oxford and rider Jill Swain. Although he will be missed, most who have watched Oxford jump feel his ultimate potential remains yet untapped, and that he is now ready to face bigger challenges. The veterinarians and staff at East Coast Equine Reproduction Center, former rider Jill Swain and Oxford's Maritime Fan Club would like to wish Oxford, new rider Angie Covert and The Oxford Syndicate, best wishes for continued success! We feel privileged to have had Oxford standing and competing here in the Maritime provinces and have enjoyed watching such an extraordinary stallion come into his own. We will miss "Big Ox" greatly but won't have to look far to see his power and expression in so many of the foals that he has stamped upon us the Maritimes! Good Luck in 2005!
The following are just a few of Oxford's show jumping accomplishments during 2002 - 2004. Oxford also competed regularly on the Maritime Grand Prix Association circuit where he moved up the jumper ranks (from 4' to 4'6") winning numerous championships and end of year awards. We are grateful to the MGPA for providing the opportunity to develop such incredible jumpers like Oxford, in such an wonderful atmosphere.
October 15-17, 2004 - Competed at the Maritime Fall Fair in the Modified Open Division (4'6"-4'9"). Oxford placed 2nd and 5th out of 19 horses from Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Oxford also placed 3rd in the $10, 000 Farmers Dairy MO Grand Prix! Congratulations to rider Jill Swain & Oxford!
October 2nd, 2004 - Reality Feeds MGPA Jumper Series Champions! After a series of classes at this years Maritime Grand Prix Association jumper shows, Jill Swain aboard Oxford takes home the championship BR dress cooler, monetary award & a Pessoa Saddle!
September 23rd, 2004: Oxford wins the Grand Prix and is Reserve Jumper Champion jumping EC Level 5 (4'6") at the Hants County Exhibition - Canada's Oldest Exhibition
September, 2004: Oxford has 3 clear jumping rounds and was in the ribbons showing up to USAE Level 7 height (4'6") at the HITS on the Hudson Horse Show in New York's beautiful Catskill Mountains.
August 20-21st, 2004: Oxford once again awarded Level 5 and Overall Jumper Championship at the 2004 Annapolis Valley Exhibition.
Oxford awarded Equine Canada 2003 Level 5 Jumper Zone Champion
Oct 17-19th, 2003: Oxford competes confidently showing tremendous scope over 4'9" in the Modified Open Jumper Div. 2003 Maritime Fall Fair
Sept 20-21st, 2003: Oxford won two classes including the Grand Prix (showing EC Level 5) at the Hants County Exhibition - Canada's oldest Exhibition
Oxford awarded Equine Canada 2002 Level 5 Jumper Zone Champion
August 14th-16th, 2003: Oxford Jumps to Victory at the 2003 Annapolis Valley Exhibition winning all three Level 5 classes including the Invitational Grand Prix