JAY HAYES

Birthdate: June 14, 1957
Hometown: Cheltenham, Ontario

Occupation: Operates North Ridge in Cheltenham, Ontario
Jay Hayes was born and raised near Hartford, Connecticut, and began riding at age 12. He competed in the highly competitive junior jumper division, coached by Ronnie Mutch.
He has been a member of the Canadian Equestrian Team since 1985 and has represented Canada at every major event, including the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona with his white stallion, Zucarlos, who delighted the crowds with his signature buck. In 1996, Jay won the Tropicana Grand Prix for the third year in a row aboard Raven,
a feat never before accomplished in Canadian show jumping history!
Jay is now partnered with the black Hannoverian gelding, Raven, the Holstein stallion, Flipper, and the talented Hannoverian mare, Diva. After winning the first Olympic Selection Trial at Spruce Meadows, Jay and Diva led the standings from start to finish, resulting in a berth to Sydney.
As well as competing on the Canadian team, Jay is involved in the organization of the sport and is President of the highly successful Collingwood Horse Show. After marrying horsewoman Shawn Carpenter, Jay moved to Canada and received his citizenship in 1985. Shawn and Jay have three daughters – Lauren, Ainsley and Reagan, who compete in the junior hunter and jumper divisions.