Canadian Olympians Jay Hayes and Ian Millar are teaming up to revitalize international show jumping sport in the Nation's Capital. The National Capital Open will take place August 6-10 followed by the Kubota National Tournament from August 13-17, 2008, at the Nepean National Equestrian Park in Ottawa, ON.

While Millar will act as Honourary Chairman of the Horse Show Committee, Hayes and his family, recognized for producing the Collingwood Horse Show for 21 years, will manage the back-to-back international show jumping tournaments which will attract the world's best show jumping competitors including Olympic, World Championship and Pan American Games veterans, to Ottawa.

With two weeks of world-class show jumping in one facility, competitors will have the opportunity to earn double the prize money while the spectators, notoriously loyal in Ottawa, will have two full weeks to watch the sport's best in action. In addition, the economic impact for the City of Ottawa will be substantial.

The National Capital show jumping tournaments, featuring all hunter and jumper divisions, will be managed by horsemen for horsemen, and the emphasis will be on great footing, convenient scheduling and a fun atmosphere. With the Hayes and Millar families at the helm, a successful show jumping tournament is assured and all sports marketing opportunities will be explored to ensure its longevity.