As spring competition at Wellington begins to wind down, the US rider prevails over Australian Rowan Willis; two Canadians in top 10.
Aaron Vale
Aaron Vale had an emotional win with I Adermie R 4 in the speed class on the same day as the passing of the horse's owner, Lori Osterstock.
Aaron Vale (USA) wins Thursday's feature class of the Split Rock Jumping Tour in which three Canadians placed in the top 10.
The US rider bested a six-horse jumpoff in the Saturday night Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club Grand Prix.
The American rider has enjoyed great success at World Equestrian Center-Ocala, and this marked his eighth Grand Prix victory.
Canada's Erynn Ballard has two in the top 10 ‒ Gakhir and Classic Penny ‒ at Tryon International Equestrian Center’s Spring 6 Charity show.
Other Canadians factor in HITS Ocala action as Harold Chopping, Francois Lamontagne and Sam Walker all grab top-3 placings.
Canada's Kyle Dewar places sixth aboard Clever Van De Helle over the grand prix course designed by Leopoldo Palacios of Venezuela.
The mid-point of the HITS Ocala Winter Circuit came to a thrilling conclusion on Sunday afternoon with a big win for Aaron Vale (USA).
Vale started and finished the week on a high note, completely dominating featured competition at HITS Post Time Farm.