Strong winds and scattered showers in no way dampened the enthusiasm of fans and participants winding up the 2nd week of Halton Place’s Canadian Country Classic. Guests and fans continued to enjoy unparalleled viewing atop the newly elevated berm area, and VIP hospitality with award-winning catering by Bistro Riviere and complimentary bar courtesy of Equifera Estate Winery.  

Despite a forecast of possible showers, it remained a beautiful crisp fall-like day for the $40,000 Swisscan Grand Prix.  A festive occasion preceded the grand prix with a ‘concours’ of classic British saloon cars followed by the Highland bagpipe band ‘Clans of Tecumseh’ which officially opened the Sunday feature event at Halton Place, known historically as “The Scotch Block”.

Twenty-seven entries, including some of Canada’s elite riders, competed over international course designer Michel Vaillancourt’s daunting course of 1.50 m fences. Airy combinations and tight corners proved the nemesis of many riders, with nine managing clear rounds for the jump-off.

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