Brian Morton (CAN) scored a popular hometown win Sunday afternoon at Thunderbird Show Park in Langley, BC, riding Spruce Meadows’ Cadillac to the top of the $73,000 ATCO Cup Grand Prix CSI2* at the Harvest Welcome.

The Harvest Welcome was the first FEI competition in Canada since the COVID-19 pandemic brought global competition to a temporary halt this spring. The event featured more than $180,000 in prize money, including a $20,000 U25 division.

Morton, a Langley native, has had his fair share of memorable moments at tbird, having grown up at the venue, but his latest win might just rank among some of his best. The 34-year-old relocated to Calgary this year to ride for the prestigious Spruce Meadows operation, and the Harvest Welcome was his first international competition for his new employer. Needless to say, he made a strong impression.

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$73,000 ATCO Cup Grand Prix CSI2* 1.45m

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