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 four-time Canadian Champion, she claimed these titles aboard her renowned mounts Monopoly and Altair in Spruce Meadows and Count Me In at the Royal Winter Fair.
Throughout her career, Beth has been privileged to develop and compete with exceptional horses, including Monopoly, Altair, Top Gun, Count Me In, Dieu Merci van T&L, and Nikka vd Bisschop.. These partnerships have led to numerous Grand Prix victories, Nations Cup
wins, and championship performances on the world 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 former member of the Board Member of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair and has been a colour commentator for CBC Sports, including
coverage of the 2008 Olympic Games.
A dedicated advocate for young riders, Beth helped pioneer equestrian pandas jumping youth development program as the inaugural program advisor. Beth has served as Chef D’equipe for FEI Children, Junior and Young Rider and led Canada to an unprecedented 11 medals, including team and individual gold.
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.
Beth's Special partners
1990 - 2000
• 5 World Cup Wins
• Multiple Grand Prix wins
• 1991 Pan American Games - Double Silver medals
• 5 Nations Cup Wins
• 2x Canadian Champion
• Represented Canada in Olympic and World Championships
• 3rd Million Dollar Spruce Meadows Masters Grand Prix
• Multiple Grand Prix wins
• 1991 Pan American Games - Double Silver medals
• 5 Nations Cup Wins
• 2x Canadian Champion
• Represented Canada in Olympic and World Championships
• 3rd Million Dollar Spruce Meadows Masters Grand Prix
1996 - 2001
• Multiple Grand Prix wins
• Represented Canada in World Equestrian Games
• 1999 Bronze medal Pan American Games
• 2nd Million Dollar CN Grand Prix Spruce Meadows
• Canadian Champion
• Represented Canada in World Equestrian Games
• 1999 Bronze medal Pan American Games
• 2nd Million Dollar CN Grand Prix Spruce Meadows
• Canadian Champion
2001 - 2008
• World Cup Winner
• Multiple Grand Prix placings
• Multiple Grand Prix placings
2002 - 2008
• World Cup Winner
• Multiple Grand Prix winner
• Multiple Grand Prix winner
2008 - 2010
• Grand Prix winner and multiple placings
• Nations Cup Team Winner in Wellington
• Nations Cup Team Winner in Wellington
2011- 2017
• Multiple Grand Prix placings
2015 - 2021
• Multiple Grand Prix winner including Blenheim CSI 5* 500,000 GP
• Canadian Champion
• Canadian Champion
2022
• Winner la Baule CSIO 5* 500,000 Grand Prix
• 3rd La Baule CSIO 5* Nation’s Cup double clear rounds
• 5th Rome CSIO 5* Nation’s Cup double clear rounds
• 3rd La Baule CSIO 5* Nation’s Cup double clear rounds
• 5th Rome CSIO 5* Nation’s Cup double clear rounds
2022 - 2024
• Multiple Grand Prix placings
• Member of winning Nation’s Cup team
• Represented Canada World Equestrian Games, clear round anchoring Canadian team
• 2022 Highest ranked Canadian athlete
• 2023 Team Silver Medal Pan American Games
• Member of winning Nation’s Cup team
• Represented Canada World Equestrian Games, clear round anchoring Canadian team
• 2022 Highest ranked Canadian athlete
• 2023 Team Silver Medal Pan American Games
