The pair dominated the three-phase SJC Canadian Hunter Derby National Championships at Royal West in Calgary, Alberta.

The show at the Nutrien Western Event Centre in Calgary wrapped up by crowning the new Canadian champion for the first time since 2019.

The BC native topped a competitive field which took part in a new format for the event with a jump-off instead of the traditional ride-off.

The youngest rider in the competition proved the best in the medal class run under a new format just recently added to the Royal West lineup.

The Ottawa native rode Spectre to top a large field of 38 entries who contested the Championship over three hard-fought classes.

The $40,000 Finals consisted of 3 competitions; Royal West continues next week with a number of derby, equitation and national championships.

Rocky Mountain Show Jumping has increased the purse from $125,000 to $150,000, with a further $25,000 in rider bonuses.

The Canadian Show Jumping Championships, CET and JC Medal, and U25 Series will be hosted at Royal West Oct. 27-Nov. 7.

Yann Candele will sponsor the Royal West Canadian Championship, the final competition of John Anderson's Royal West Mini-Series.

Rocky Mountain Show Jumping has announced the cancellation of this year’s Royal West show jumping tournament, which was scheduled for October.