Equestrian Eric Lamaze won the gold medal in the Olympic individual show-jumping competition today in Beijing. Riding a horse named Hickstead, the Canadian defeated Sweden’s Rolf-Goran Bengtsson in a jump-off to earn Canada’s third gold medal of the games.

For news coverage of Lamaze’s victory, visit CBC.CA where you can also send a message to Canada’s equestrian riders.

For more information on the Canadian Show Jumping Team, visit the Spruce Meadows Website or Equine Canada: Official Site of the Canadian Equestrian Team .