The Canadian and Lehar were edged by her coach Conor Swail riding Count Me In in the $226,000 event; she now sits 3rd in the NA standings.
Conor Swail
Ireland’s Conor Swail raced to victory aboard Count Me In in Thursday's first qualifying class, besting a large field of 82.
The last of the summer tournaments at the Calgary venue started off strongly for Tiffany Foster and Conor Swail, with double wins for each.
The Canada Day weekend saw large crowds celebrating at the Calgary venue, with Kent Farrington and Landon taking the day's feature event.
The Irish rider enjoyed his first FEI grand prix win with Casturano as spring competition continues in Wellington, Florida.
The pair took the featured CHF216,000 MARS Equestrian Grand Prix at Equestrian Village during Winter Equestrian Festival Week 4.
The Irish rider led the victory lap in the $406,000 grand prix, this time with Count Me In; Canadian Mario Deslauriers is 5th with Bardolina.
The Irish rider picked up where he left off in Sacramento; top Canadian is Vanessa Mannix riding Valentino d'Elte, placing 8th.
The 2022/2023 season kicks off in Sacramento this week and will include the Royal Horse Show for the first time after two years of cancellations,
A double-clear effort and a blazing fast final round helped clinch the Nations Cup victory for the Irish team over France.