Thursday action during Major League Show Jumping week at the 2026 Highlands Cup, the second week of the Autumn Invitational at Highlands Horse Show in Amenia, NY, saw Canadian Olympian Erynn Ballard open five-star competition with a win in the 1.40m Two-Phase riding Ilan Ferder’s Genius de Rance.
Ballard, hailing from Tottenham, Ontario, continued her banner start to the week by sweeping the 1.40m. She won the $20,000 Tasu Fruit Chips 1.40m Speed on Wednesday with Snelleneddy Castanoo for owner Ilan Ferder, and the $20,000 Champagne Telmont 1.40m Classic on Thursday in the irons of Greta de la Dinais, also owned by Ilan Ferder.
Competition during the Highlands Cup features top sport in the Major League Show Jumping 5*, as well as exceptional offerings for amateur athletes in a breathtaking setting. The week features the MLSJ Team Class, presented by ClipMyHorse.tv, on Saturday, as well as Sunday’s featured $340,00 Highlands Cup 5* Grand Prix. For more information visit www.highlandshudsonvalley.com.
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