An enormous field of 72 entries tackled the WEF Challenge Cup Round 1, with the Irishman coming out on top.
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The Lebanese rider started his season off with a victory aboard Quantum Cruise; top Canadian was Amy Millar with Don't Worry Farmer in 5th.
The relatively new partnership is really solidifying on a horse the American rider chose for his clear-round consistency.
The US rider took the $226,000 Horseware Ireland CSI4* at Wellington International over "definitely the biggest track she’s jumped.”
The German rider added another victory to a rivalry that’s been brewing all season with McLain Ward as just over two weeks remain in the series.
The rich class highlighted the final day of CSIO4* competition at WEF; Canadian Beth Underhill placed 4th aboard Nikka.
Bertram Allen (IRL) and Emmylou win the Sunday feature at WEF in a starting field of 44 with a 10-horse jump-off.
The 19-year-old Canadian piloted Golden Glock WS to victory under the daunting "Saturday Night Lights" at WEF.
The pair took the featured CHF216,000 MARS Equestrian Grand Prix at Equestrian Village during Winter Equestrian Festival Week 4.
The reigning Olympic champion rode Dallas Vegas Batilly to victory in a 14-horse jumpoff during “Saturday Night Lights” at WEF.