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
1990 - 2000
• Monopoly-5 World Cup Wins
• Multiple Grand Prix wins
• 1991 Double Silver medals
• Pan American Games
• 5 Nations Cup Wins
• Canadian Champion
• Represented Canada
• Olympic and World Championships
• Multiple Grand Prix wins
• 1991 Double Silver medals
• Pan American Games
• 5 Nations Cup Wins
• Canadian Champion
• Represented Canada
• Olympic and World Championships
1996 - 2001
• Altair
• Multiple Grand Prix wins
• Represented Canada World Equestrian Games
• 1999 Bronze medal Pan American Games
• 2nd Million Dollar CN Grand Prix Spruce Meadows
• Canadian Champion
• Multiple Grand Prix wins
• Represented Canada World Equestrian Games
• 1999 Bronze medal Pan American Games
• 2nd Million Dollar CN Grand Prix Spruce Meadows
• Canadian Champion
2002 - 2008
• Magdaline
• World Cup Winner
• Multiple Grand Prix winner
• World Cup Winner
• Multiple Grand Prix winner
2008 - 2010
• Magdaline
• World Cup Winner
• Multiple Grand Prix winner
• World Cup Winner
• Multiple Grand Prix winner
2015 - 2021
• Count Me In
• Multiple Grand Prix winner including Blenheim CSI 5* 500,000 GP
• Canadian Champion
• Multiple Grand Prix winner including Blenheim CSI 5* 500,000 GP
• Canadian Champion
2022
• Dieu Merci
• 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
• 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
2022 - 2024
• Nikka VD Bisschop
• 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
• 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
