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Frankie Chesler-Ortiz Awarded ProChaps 'Athlete of the Month' for December

January 11, 2007

Ottawa, Ontario --- Frankie Chesler-Ortiz of Orangeville, ON, has been awarded the final ProChaps ‘Athlete of the Month’ title of 2006 after her strong finish in the Rolex/USEF National Show Jumping Championship at the CSI-W National Horse Show held November 29 to December 3 in Wellington, Florida.

Partnered with Sher-Al Farm’s 10-year-old Dutch Warmblood mare Picolien Zeldenrust, Chesler-Ortiz earned seventh place in the $50,000 initial phase of the two-part championship after producing an eight-fault jump-off round. Returning for the $50,000 final phase, Chesler-Ortiz put in a solid first round performance over the difficult course, finishing with four faults for sixth place. Her two strong performances ranked her third overall in the Rolex/USEF National Show Jumping Championship, which attracted a strong field of 32 riders including 2006 World Equestrian Games Team Silver Medalists, Margie Engle, Laura Kraut and McLain Ward.

“I thought my horse was amazing,” commented Chesler-Ortiz. “The first class was held at night under the lights, and she had only competed at night once before, last year, and she was quite green, so I was proud at how well she has progressed. It was a great night, and a fantastic show, and I feel that I am riding well, thanks to my father and my horses.”

In recognition of her achievement, Chesler-Ortiz will receive a pair of state-of-the-art riding chaps, compliments of ProChaps.

“I love being chosen as Athlete of the Month,” said an enthusiastic Chesler-Ortiz, who is currently preparing for the Winter Equestrian Festival beginning January 24 in Wellington, FL. “This is my second time being chosen and I am so pleased.”

A Canadian manufacturer of high-performance riding chaps, ProChaps is the proud sponsor of the Jump Canada 'Athlete of the Month' program. Using innovative materials, ProChaps has radically advanced the construction of riding chaps to cutting edge perfection. At the 2004 Spruce Meadows 'Masters' Tournament, ProChaps was rewarded with Equi-Fair's prestigious New & Innovative Product Award for their original and unique chap design. For more information, please visit www.prochaps.com

About Jump Canada Jump Canada is a committee of Equine Canada responsible for all hunter, equitation and jumper activities in Canada from the grass roots to the international level. Jump Canada is governed by a board of directors, the majority of whom are elected by the stakeholders in the sport. For more information regarding Jump Canada programs and activities, visit www.jumpcanada.ca

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