"You must have an understanding of why you are doing this and what you love about it, so that you are able to accept the disappointing times, learn from them and move forward."
- Beth Underhill
Professional Accomplishments
45 Nations Cups
Represented Canada in 45 Nations Cups, including Pan American, Olympic and World Equestrian Games
4-time Canadian Champion
• Monopoly - 2 times
• Altair
• Count Me In
Pan American Games Team Medalist
• 1991 – Double Silver (Individual and Team) • 1999 – Bronze Team • 2023 – Silver Team
Multiple Grand Prix & World Cup Winner
• CSI5* La Baule Grand Prix – Winner • CSI5* Balmoral Grand Prix – Winner • CSI5* Million Dollar Spruce Meadows Grand Prix – 2nd Place
Jump Canada Hall of Fame Recipient
• Athlete-Pan American Team
• Horse: Monopoly
• Volunteer of the Year
Equestrian Leadership of the Year Award
Recognition for her work with the Youth Development Program
Coaching Accomplishments
Coaching Career
• Coached many students to the Grand Prix and Senior Canadian Equestrian Team level
• Named Canadian Coach of the Year
Chef D'equipe Young Riders Program
Led Canadian North American Young Riders to 11 medal performances, including an unprecedented gold, silver and bronze medal sweep
Clinics
Active and sought-after clinician in North America
Equestrian Canada
Equestrian Canada Team Rider Representative
Elected Canadian Equestrian Team Rider Representative for 10 consecutive years
FEI North American Group
Member of the FEI North American Group, advising the World Cup Show Jumping League.
Equestrian
Canada
• High Performance Show-Jumping Committee - 8 Years
• Board of Directors
Jump
Canada
Committee member for Editorial, Bursary, Athlete Development and Rules
Media Community and Involvement
Special
Olympics
Celebrity Athlete for Special Olympics
Fundraising Activities
Numerous fundraising initiatives, including C.A.R.D. (Community Association for Riders with Disabilities), Children’s Wish Foundation, Guelph University, World Wildlife Fund, Sunnybrook Hospital and Jack Russell Network Canada.
Royal Agricultural Winter Fair (Toronto)
Board of Directors – 8 years
CBC Sports
Colour commentator for CBC Sports on many occasions with Scott Russell, including in-studio coverage of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games
