Ottawa, Ontario – Hayley Alfonso of St. Andrews, MB, was crowned the Jump Canada Talent Squad Western Champion at the final event held October 27 during the Spruce Meadows ‘Oktoberfest’ Tournament in Calgary, AB.

Riding Patty Alfonso’s 13-year-old Zangersheide gelding Le Noir, Alfonso finished the season with a total of 25 points. The duo first earned points at the Edmonton Northlands Horse Show on June 1 when they claimed the $20,000 ATCO Cup. They also picked up additional points after winning the Canada Inn Talent Squad Class at the Manitoba Derby Horse Show on July 30.

“It went well this year, I had a good season overall,” said Alfonso, 19, who moved up to the grand prix level in 2005. “I am very happy with how Le Noir performed this year, and finishing as the Western Champion is very exciting.”

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