The Thursday feature class at Kentucky Spring Classic CSI3* saw 44 entries, with the Canadian pair out-galloping nine in the jumpoff.
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A look at the leaderboards as the Paris Olympics approach, and which Canadians hold down top-100 positions.
It was another victory for the Canadian, this time aboard Ilan Ferder's Fave D'Authuit in the $38,700 1.45m Jump-off.
Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows is underway in North Salem, NY, with Ballard and Mario Deslauriers competing in the CSI3*.
In a seven-horse jump-off, Thomas and Luna van het Dennehof rocketed home to edge Edwina Tops-Alexander and Michael Duffy.
Irish show jumpers continue to be on a roll; this time the quick Casturano carried Swail to victory at the Kentucky Horse Park.
The Canadian rider closed out the third week of the 2024 ESP Spring Series in Wellington and now heads for tbird and Spruce Meadows.
The Sunday feature of the April Season Opener at Thunderbird Show Park also saw U25 winner Georgia Knight grab second with Ero Del Pierire.
Despite a fall in the warm-up, it's a repeat victory for the Swede and his superhorse; Canada's Vanessa Mannix finishes 24th.
Ballard and the Rein family are excited about their prospects leading up to the Paris Olympics as the Games creep closer.