Meet Lauren Hunkin

Lauren Hunkin, resident of Kemptville, Ontario is making her mark in the Canadian and International Show Jumping circles.
Having spent several years training full -time with Canada's Olympic Silver Medalist, Ian Millar, Lauren continues to hone her
trade with the best of the best.

Lauren completed her first full year of Grand Prix competition in 2006. In her inaugural year, she earned four top 5 placings and
finished second overall in the Eastern Conference of the national Grand Prix series, The Kubota Cup.

In 2008, Lauren hit her stride, winning back to back wins on the Grand Prix circuit. Both were in partnership with her
German-bred gelding, Larry. In June 2008, Lauren was named Cavalor's "Athlete of the Month" by Equine Canada.

Sharing the limelight with her equine partners, Larry and Dutch-bred gelding, Orleans, Lauren continues to strive for
excellence. "Short listed" by Jump Canada in 2009, Lauren's sights are now set on the 2012 Olympics. With the Canadian team's
Olympic Silver and Eric Lamaze's Olympic Gold, all eyes will be on the Canadian riders and their steeds in 2012. Lauren hopes to
be part of the team to bring home the Gold in the next Olympics!

Currently spending her time between her beloved Synergy Farm which she shares with her partner, Mark Struthers, and
"Synergy South" which they share in Florida, Lauren takes time out to give back to her community. Throughout the year,
Lauren coaches the University of Ottawa Equestrian team. The team members have no doubt that Lauren is going places in the
Show Jumping world and they greatly enjoy her coaching expertise and encouragement throughout the year. This past summer,
Lauren gave graciously of her time when she helped coach several riders in therapeutic riding at a local stable.

Look forward to hearing Lauren Hunkin's name in terms of greatness whether in her hometown or in the Grand Prix ring!
Lauren will be the one to watch!