Canadian Sean Jobin got things off on the right foot in the Welcome, while Mark Bluman (ISR) repeats in the McKee Family International.
The 2023 champion hopes to retain his form in round two; the top two finishers earn invitations to the international 5* division next week.
The British rider begins his Rolex Grand Slam journey after his victory with Enjeu de Grisien; Canada's Sean Jobin 2nd in Suncor Cup.
The Canadian rider won the $116,500 B&D Builders CSIO3* Grand Prix riding Arkuga at Traverse City Horse Show.
Germany’s Andre Thieme wins the $350,000 CSI5* Grand Prix; Canada's Sean Jobin tops the $32,000 2* Grand Prix Qualifier.
The world #1 rider opened 2026 with a win in the $75,000 Adequan National Grand Prix; Canada's Sean Jobin places third with Grande Dame DK.
Canada's Sean Jobin is 4th riding Sterrehof's Edinus at Silo Ridge; highlight of the show is the $340,000 Grand Prix on Saturday.
Adrienne Sternlicht takes a pair of big classes, including the $340,000 RBC Grand Prix; Nicole Walker speeds to Winning Round victory.
Sam Pegg and Jay Hayes also earn an invitation into the CSI4*-W international division at the Royal Horse Show in Toronto.
Riding Coquelicot VH Heuvelland Z, the pair topped a field of 23 in the feature event at World Equestrian Center – Ocala.