The Canadian piloted Her Game Ball BG to victory; "It's a strange sport. You do get better with age." she commented on her recent successes.

The world #1 rider opened 2026 with a win in the $75,000 Adequan National Grand Prix; Canada's Sean Jobin places third with Grande Dame DK.

Two Canadians cracked the top 10 – Jacqueline Steffens with Cat Ninja and Nicole Walker riding Excellent B – placing 4th and 7th.