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.
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A field of 26 horse-and-rider combinations are vying to be crowned the next Canadian Show Jumping Champion at Royal West.
The second leg of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ 2021/2022 Western European League was an edge-of-the-seat thriller.
The $40,000 Finals consisted of 3 competitions; Royal West continues next week with a number of derby, equitation and national championships.
The Canadian rider's patience pays off with 11-year-old Figor coming back from a long layoff to win the FEI Jumping World Cup at Tryon.
The Swedish rider won his first Global Champions Tour title ahead of fellow countryman Henrik von Eckermann and Olivier Robert (FRA).
The team finished ahead of the Shanghai Swans to land their second GCL title as the most successful squad in the competition's five years.
The Saturday night feature saw 11 in the jumpoff with the Irishman and the mare, who competed in Europe over the summer, coming out on top.
Just one pole separates Valkenswaard United and the Shanghai Swans going into the final showdown on Saturday in Samorin.
Ali Ramsay and Bonita VH Keizershof Z are 4th and Hyde Moffatt and Gisborne VDL 2nd in pair of Power & Speed stakes at TIEC.