The first week of the 2026 Spring Horse Shows wrapped with a second victory for the US rider – his 16th grand prix win at the venue.

The US rider posted the first clear round of the class and never looked back to win the $150,000 lion's share of the rich 5* purse.

The difference in their jump-off rounds was a mere .03 seconds as Laura Kraut and Bisquetta rode to victory at DIHP.

Aboard First Lady, the US rider defended his title in the $182,000 5* Qualifier, narrowly edging Nina Mallevaey and Dynastie De Beaufour.

The American rider won the $400,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup at Santa Anita; two Canadians place top-ten.

In a pair of $63,000 classes, the American piloted First Lady to take the Welcome Stake, while Gemma W won the Speed with the Israeli rider.

McLain Ward and High Star Hero, Jessica Mendoza riding In The Air, and Faleh Suwead Al Ajam with Karmalensky win the big grand prix classes.

The Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows concluded with a repeat win by the American rider, this time aboard the veteran mare Callas.

The 5* qualifier at DIHP kicked off a weekend featuring the $1 million Coachella Cup; a large Canadian contingent is competing.

Team members McLain Ward, Erynn Ballard and Kaitlin Campbell topped the podium during leg 4 of the MLSJ season.