Daniel Coyle of Ireland claimed both first and second to dominate the $35,000 AECON Jumper Classic at the CSI3* Ottawa International Horse Show on Sunday, July 23, at Wesley Clover Parks in Ottawa, ON.
In a dramatic conclusion to two weeks of world-class show jumping competition, 22 entries faced off over the Anthony D’Ambrosio-designed course with eight horse and rider combinations advancing to the jump-off.
Coyle was the first to return for the tie-breaking round, setting the time to beat at 38.78 seconds aboard Grafton, an 11-year-old chestnut selle francais stallion (Calvaro x Vondeen) owned by Susan and Ariel Grange. While six other riders would try, Coyle proved to be the only competitor capable of bettering his own performance. With his second jump-off mount, Tienna, also owned by Susan and Ariel Grange, Coyle again raced over the shortened jump-off track to trip the timers in 37.50 seconds and claim a one-two finish.