The Summer Fort Festival at Thunderbird Show Park wrapped up on Sunday and featured a talented group of young riders vying for top honours.
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The Canadian rode her homebred mare to victory in the MarBill Hill U25 event to kick off the Summer Fort Festival at tbird.
Sunday competition at the Summer Fort Classic saw the British rider win the feature while Emily Fitzgerald takes another U25 class.
Young Canadian athletes captured dressage and jumping medals and many top-eight finishes in individual and team competitions.
A double-clear effort and a blazing fast final round helped clinch the Nations Cup victory for the Irish team over France.
The Canadian rider and Face To Face have developed in leaps and bounds since competing in the 1.20m division last season.
With the World Championships in Herning done and dusted, EC reflects on the final day, the overall experience and the path forward.
Canada’s jumping chef d'equipe Dayton Gorsline is awarded the Caristo Cup, given each year to recognize sportsmanship and perseverance.
The victory came aboard Etalon, a horse originally intended for the hunter ring; top Canadian in the class was Kara Chad with Quidamo F.
The amazing King Edward carried the Swedish rider to the top of the podium with foot-perfect trips from start to golden finish.