Biography
Beth Underhill is a veteran of the Canadian Equestrian Show Jumping Team, having represented Canada in the Olympics, World Championships, Pan American Games, and 30 Nations Cups. A three-time Canadian Champion, she claimed these titles aboard her renowned mounts Monopoly and Altair at The Royal Winter Fair.
Throughout her career, Beth has been privileged to develop and compete with exceptional horses, including Monopoly, Altair, Count Me In, Nikka vd Bisschop, My Clementine, Dynastie de Beaufour, and Dieu Merci van T&L. These partnerships have led to numerous Grand Prix victories, Nations Cup
wins, and championship performances on the world stage.
A dedicated advocate for young riders, Beth played a key role in developing Canada's Under 25 Youth Program and has served as Chef d'Équipe for multiple Gold Medal- winning Young Riders Teams. She was also elected by her peers as the Grand Prix rider representative on the Jump Canada Board for a decade and served on the FEI Competitions Approval Committee, representing Canada
on the international stage.
Her contributions to the sport have earned her a place in the Jump Canada Hall of Fame and the 2016 Headwaters Leadership of the Year Award. She is also a Board Member of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair and has been a colour commentator for CBC Sports, including
coverage of the 2008 Olympic Games.
Beth joined Coolmore Showjumping in County Tipperary, Ireland in 2024, as a head coach.
She is collaborating closely with Cian O'Connor's Karlswood team, and continues to impart her extensive knowledge and experience, developing horses and mentoring riders.
Timeline
2024
• 2nd place, WEF Nation’s Cup Team, Wellington, Florida
• Champion in two 6-Year-Old classes, Wellington, Florida
• 4th overall in 6-Year-Old Finals, Wellington, Florida
• Champion in two 6-Year-Old classes, Wellington, Florida
• 4th overall in 6-Year-Old Finals, Wellington, Florida
2023
• 1st place, Nation’s Cup, Wellington, Florida
• 3rd place, Global Champions League, Miami, Florida
• Member of Rome Gladiators Global Championship Team
• Team Silver Medal, Pan American Games, Santiago, Chile
• 3rd place, Global Champions League, Miami, Florida
• Member of Rome Gladiators Global Championship Team
• Team Silver Medal, Pan American Games, Santiago, Chile
2022
• Winner, Rolex 5* Grand Prix, La Baule, France
• Double clear, Nation’s Cup, La Baule, France
• 3rd place, Double Clear, Nation’s Cup, Rome, Italy
• Clear first round, World Equestrian Games Nation’s Cup, Herning
• 2nd place, Nation’s Cup, Wellington, Florida
• 3rd place, Nation’s Cup, Xalapa, Mexico
• Leading Canadian Rider with an 89% clear round percentage
• Double clear, Nation’s Cup, La Baule, France
• 3rd place, Double Clear, Nation’s Cup, Rome, Italy
• Clear first round, World Equestrian Games Nation’s Cup, Herning
• 2nd place, Nation’s Cup, Wellington, Florida
• 3rd place, Nation’s Cup, Xalapa, Mexico
• Leading Canadian Rider with an 89% clear round percentage
2019
• 3rd place, Nations Cup, Wellington, Florida
• Winner, $36,500 Grand Prix, Caledon Equestrian Park
• Winner, $75,000 Grand Prix, Caledon Equestrian Park
• Winner, $50,000 Grand Prix, Balmoral
• Winner, 2* Grand Prix, Wesley Clover Park
• Winner, 3* Grand Prix, Wesley Clover Park
• Traveled as alternate for the Canadian Pan American Team
• Canadian Champion, The Royal Winter Fair
• 2nd place, $150,000 Grand Prix, HITS Ocala
• 4th place, Canadian Team, WEF Nations Cup
• Winner, $25,000 Grand Prix, HITS Ocala
• Winner, $36,500 Grand Prix, Caledon Equestrian Park
• Winner, $75,000 Grand Prix, Caledon Equestrian Park
• Winner, $50,000 Grand Prix, Balmoral
• Winner, 2* Grand Prix, Wesley Clover Park
• Winner, 3* Grand Prix, Wesley Clover Park
• Traveled as alternate for the Canadian Pan American Team
• Canadian Champion, The Royal Winter Fair
• 2nd place, $150,000 Grand Prix, HITS Ocala
• 4th place, Canadian Team, WEF Nations Cup
• Winner, $25,000 Grand Prix, HITS Ocala
2018
• Winner of two Balmoral HITS Grand Prix
• Winner, $500,000 5* Grand Prix, Balmoral
• Top placing, $500,000 Grand Prix, HITS Saugerties
• Multiple top placings throughout the year with Count Me In
• Reserve Champion, Canadian Championships, The Royal Winter Fair
• Winner, $500,000 5* Grand Prix, Balmoral
• Top placing, $500,000 Grand Prix, HITS Saugerties
• Multiple top placings throughout the year with Count Me In
• Reserve Champion, Canadian Championships, The Royal Winter Fair
2017
• Winner, $50,000 Grand Prix, Ottawa 3*
• Chef d’Équipe, Gold Medal-winning FEI Children and Junior Young Riders, Thunderbird
• Chef d’Équipe, Silver Medal-winning Senior Young Riders Team; coached Individual Gold, Silver & Bronze medalists
• Winner of two “Saturday Night Lights” Grand Prix, Angelstone Tournaments
• Multiple top Grand Prix placings with Count Me In
• Chef d’Équipe, Gold Medal-winning FEI Children and Junior Young Riders, Thunderbird
• Chef d’Équipe, Silver Medal-winning Senior Young Riders Team; coached Individual Gold, Silver & Bronze medalists
• Winner of two “Saturday Night Lights” Grand Prix, Angelstone Tournaments
• Multiple top Grand Prix placings with Count Me In
2016
• Leading Lady Rider, The Ridge, Wellington, Florida
• Leading Overall Grand Prix Rider, The Ridge, Wellington, Florida
• Chef d’Équipe for the Silver Medal-winning U25 Nation’s Cup Team
• Presented with The Headwaters Horse Country Excellence Leadership for the Future Award
• Winner of five Grand Prix events with Count Me In
• Leading Overall Grand Prix Rider, The Ridge, Wellington, Florida
• Chef d’Équipe for the Silver Medal-winning U25 Nation’s Cup Team
• Presented with The Headwaters Horse Country Excellence Leadership for the Future Award
• Winner of five Grand Prix events with Count Me In
2015
• Appointed Jump Canada’s Young Rider Development Program Advisor
• Winner, RAM Equestrian Grand Prix with Viggo, Caledon Equestrian Park
• 1st and 2nd place, Wines of the World Modified Grand Prix with Viggo and Count Me In
• Selected to be part of the Pan Am Torch Relay Team with Viggo, Caledon Pan Am Equestrian Park
• Winner, Open Welcome with Viggo, Great Lakes Equestrian Festival, Michigan
• 1st and 2nd place, The Ridge Grand Prix with Viggo, International Polo Club, Wellington, Florida
• Winner, 7/8-Year-Old Class with Count Me In, Ottawa International
• Winner, 7/8-Year-Old Class with Kodaline, Angelstone Tournament, Rockwood, Ontario
• 3rd place, Grand Prix with Cadermie (two consecutive weeks), Angelstone Tournament, Rockwood, Ontario
• Winner, RAM Equestrian Grand Prix with Viggo, Caledon Equestrian Park
• 1st and 2nd place, Wines of the World Modified Grand Prix with Viggo and Count Me In
• Selected to be part of the Pan Am Torch Relay Team with Viggo, Caledon Pan Am Equestrian Park
• Winner, Open Welcome with Viggo, Great Lakes Equestrian Festival, Michigan
• 1st and 2nd place, The Ridge Grand Prix with Viggo, International Polo Club, Wellington, Florida
• Winner, 7/8-Year-Old Class with Count Me In, Ottawa International
• Winner, 7/8-Year-Old Class with Kodaline, Angelstone Tournament, Rockwood, Ontario
• 3rd place, Grand Prix with Cadermie (two consecutive weeks), Angelstone Tournament, Rockwood, Ontario
2014
• Appointed Jump Canada’s Young Rider Development Program Advisor
• Winner, RAM Equestrian Grand Prix with Viggo, Caledon Equestrian Park
• 1st and 2nd place, Wines of the World Modified Grand Prix with Viggo and Count Me In
• Selected to be part of the Pan Am Torch Relay Team with Viggo, Caledon Pan Am Equestrian Park
• Winner, Open Welcome with Viggo, Great Lakes Equestrian Festival, Michigan
• 1st and 2nd place, The Ridge Grand Prix with Viggo, International Polo Club, Wellington, Florida
• Winner, 7/8-Year-Old Class with Count Me In, Ottawa International
• Winner, 7/8-Year-Old Class with Kodaline, Angelstone Tournament, Rockwood, Ontario
• 3rd place, Grand Prix with Cadermie (two consecutive weeks), Angelstone Tournament, Rockwood, Ontario
• Winner, RAM Equestrian Grand Prix with Viggo, Caledon Equestrian Park
• 1st and 2nd place, Wines of the World Modified Grand Prix with Viggo and Count Me In
• Selected to be part of the Pan Am Torch Relay Team with Viggo, Caledon Pan Am Equestrian Park
• Winner, Open Welcome with Viggo, Great Lakes Equestrian Festival, Michigan
• 1st and 2nd place, The Ridge Grand Prix with Viggo, International Polo Club, Wellington, Florida
• Winner, 7/8-Year-Old Class with Count Me In, Ottawa International
• Winner, 7/8-Year-Old Class with Kodaline, Angelstone Tournament, Rockwood, Ontario
• 3rd place, Grand Prix with Cadermie (two consecutive weeks), Angelstone Tournament, Rockwood, Ontario
2013
• Grand Prix Winner with Viggo, Angelstone Tournament, Rockwood, Ontario
• Runner-up, Canadian Championships
• 2nd place, Big Ben Grand Prix, Royal Winter Fair, Toronto
• Named Overall Leading Canadian Horse – Viggo, Royal Winter Fair, Toronto
• Named Leading Canadian Rider, Royal Winter Fair, Toronto
• Runner-up, Canadian Championships
• 2nd place, Big Ben Grand Prix, Royal Winter Fair, Toronto
• Named Overall Leading Canadian Horse – Viggo, Royal Winter Fair, Toronto
• Named Leading Canadian Rider, Royal Winter Fair, Toronto
2012
• Named Assistant Chef d’Équipe, High Performance Committee, Jump Canada
• Chef d’Équipe, 2nd place Canadian Young Riders Nation’s Cup Team, Wellington, Florida
• Leading Rider, 7-Year-Old Young Horse Finals, Wellington, Florida
• Chef d’Équipe, 2nd place Canadian Young Riders Nation’s Cup Team, Wellington, Florida
• Leading Rider, 7-Year-Old Young Horse Finals, Wellington, Florida
2011
• Inducted into the Jump Canada Hall of Fame as a member of the 1991 Pan Am Games Team
• Named Leading Canadian Coach of the Year
• Multiple Grand Prix wins with Viggo
• Named Leading Canadian Coach of the Year
• Multiple Grand Prix wins with Viggo
2010
• Member of the winning Nation’s Cup Team, Wellington, Florida
• Named to the Canadian Team for Nation’s Cup, Barcelona, Spain
• Member of the 4th place Nation’s Cup Team, Spruce Meadows, Calgary
• Short-listed for the World Equestrian Games, Lexington, Kentucky
• Named to the Canadian Team for Nation’s Cup, Barcelona, Spain
• Member of the 4th place Nation’s Cup Team, Spruce Meadows, Calgary
• Short-listed for the World Equestrian Games, Lexington, Kentucky
1992-2009
• Grand Prix horse Monopoly inducted into the Jump Canada Hall of Fame
• Competed at the Pan American Games, Olympic Games, and World Equestrian Games
• Double Silver Medalist, Pan American Games; Bronze Medalist, Pan American Games
• Three-time Canadian Show Jumping Champion
• Named World #1 Female Rider, Rolex World Rankings
• Represented Canada in 29 Nation’s Cup Teams
• Career Grand Prix earnings exceeded $1.6 million
• Served as a color commentator for CBC Sports, including coverage of the 2008 Olympic Games
• Competed at the Pan American Games, Olympic Games, and World Equestrian Games
• Double Silver Medalist, Pan American Games; Bronze Medalist, Pan American Games
• Three-time Canadian Show Jumping Champion
• Named World #1 Female Rider, Rolex World Rankings
• Represented Canada in 29 Nation’s Cup Teams
• Career Grand Prix earnings exceeded $1.6 million
• Served as a color commentator for CBC Sports, including coverage of the 2008 Olympic Games
