Barker piloted her own Cheers, who is sired by Canadian-owned stallion Cabardino, to the championship title, and Troubador to reserve.

The opening weekend of the Royal Horse Show was an exciting one, with wins for Phillip Dutton and Quasi Cool and Taylor Brooks riding Spectre.

Sam Pegg and Jay Hayes also earn an invitation into the CSI4*-W international division at the Royal Horse Show in Toronto.

The action got underway with the Henry Equestrian Canadian Show Jumping Championship and Mad Barn Indoor Eventing Challenge.

The popular opening weekend feature runs alongside the Canadian Show Jumping Championships at the Royal Horse Show in Toronto.

Ireland’s Daniel Coyle returns to defend his World Cup title; Canadian Show Jumping Championship and Indoor Eventing highlight first weekend.

The equine nutrition company is the new presenting partner of the Mad Barn Indoor Eventing Challenge and the Big Ben Challenge.

The quota for invitations in the hunter divisions has been raised slightly; the new Jr/Am 3’3” division continues to grow in popularity.

Johnstone had held the position since 2015, guiding the Fair through the Covid years to its 100th Anniversary in 2022.

Aboard Viamdios D’Avril, Esdale came out on top after three phases of competition ahead of reserve champion Rayne Dubois.