The German claimed the Rolex title with the brilliant mare DSP Chakaria in a tense 13-way jump-off at Piazza di Siena.
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“It still hasn’t quite hit me"; the win came in the CSI5* MLSJ Grand Prix at Thunderbird Show Park aboard Northern Light.
The Russell native took the season opening grand prix at the Ottawa venue with the only double-clear effort in a three-horse jump-off.
The international squad of Amy Millar, Jessica Mendoza and Caroline Mawhinney rode for the the Kevin Babington Foundation.
A pair of Canadians rounded out the podium as the Irishman takes the class aboard Ariel Grange's stallion in Thursday's 5* feature at tbird.
The Canadian Premier is underway at Thunderbird Show Park in Langley, BC, also MLSJ Canadian Premier week.
The most prestigious series in equestrian history is guaranteed a secure future with enhanced prize money and financial incentives.
The two-week competition at Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows in North Salem, NY concluded with an exciting feature event.
Five days of jumping, dressage, and driving competition drew to a close on Sunday with a win for Martin Fuchs in the Rolex Grand Prix.
The show remains one of the most prestigious in the world, attracting top-class jumping, driving and dressage athletes and over 2,800 horses.
