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 45 Nations Cups. A four-time Canadian Champion, she claimed these titles aboard her renowned mounts Monopoly and Altair at 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 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 Jump Canada's Young Rider Development Program as the Inaugural Program Advisor. She has served as Chef D’equipe for FEI Children, Junior and Young Rider teams and led Canada to an unprecedented 11 medals, including team and individual gold.

Beth was a team member of the Rome Gladiators Longines Global Champions League Teams in 2022 and 2023.

Beth's Current Story

Beth joined Coolmore Showjumping in County Tipperary, Ireland, in 2024 as head coach for Alice Wachman. 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

Monopoly
1990 - 2000
  • 5 World Cup wins
  • Multiple Grand Prix wins
  • 1991 Pan American Games – Double silver medals
  • 5 Nations Cup wins
  • Twice Canadian Champion
  • Represented Canada in Olympic and World Championships
  • 3rd Place - Million Dollar Spruce Meadows Masters Grand Prix
Monopoly
Altair
1996 - 2001
  • Multiple Grand Prix wins
  • Represented Canada in World Equestrian Games
  • 1999 Pan American Games - Bronze medal
  • 2nd Place - Million Dollar CN Grand Prix, Spruce Meadows
  • Canadian Champion
Altair
Conduct
2001 - 2008
  • World Cup winner
  • Multiple Grand Prix placings
Conduct
Magdaline
2002 - 2008
  • World Cup winner
  • Multiple Grand Prix wins and placimgs
Magdaline
Top Gun
2008 - 2010
  • Grand Prix winner and multiple placings
  • Nations Cup Team winner in Wellington
  • Qualified 2010 World Equestrian Games
Top Gun
Viggo
2011- 2017
  • Grand Prix winner
  • Multiple Grand Prix placings
Viggo
Count Me In
2015 - 2021
  • Multiple Grand Prix winner, including Blenheim CSI5* $500,000 Grand Prix
  • Canadian Champion
Count Me In
Dieu Merci
2022
  • Winner – La Baule CSIO5* $500,000 Grand Prix
  • 3rd Place – La Baule CSIO5* Nations Cup, double clear rounds
  • 5th Place - Rome CSIO5* Nations Cup, double clear rounds
Dieu Merci
Nikka vd Bisschop
2022 - 2024
  • Multiple Grand Prix placings
  • Member of winning Nations Cup team
  • Represented Canada at the World Equestrian Games, clear round anchoring the Canadian team
  • 2022 – Highest-ranked Canadian athlete
  • 2023 – Team Silver Medal, Pan American Games
Nikka vd Bisschop