ToddRoyal09.jpgToronto, On – Tuesday was the start of the International Division for Open Jumpers at The Royal Winter Fair, with $50,000 being disbursed between two classes: the $25,000 International Power & Speed this afternoon and the $25,000 Jolera International Jumper Welcome which was part of the evening performance.

Top Canadians Ian Millar and Jill Henselwood likely want a “do-over” after their performances. Millar parted company from Stedet’s Leroy this afternoon; and Henselwood, second-last to jump, misread the placement of the start line and failed to activate the timers before jumping the first fence. Both were eliminated.

Todd Minikus (USA) and Britain’s Nick Skelton should be considerably happier with their day, however, finishing 3-4 and 1-2 respectively in today’s classes. Ireland’s Dermott Lennan took top honours in the opening event while new Canadian Yann Candele snagged third in the Jolera speed event. This week’s International courses are being designed by renowned American course designer Anthony D’Ambrosio of Red Hook, NY, who also designed the courses at the 2009 World Cup Final in Las Vegas.

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