Calgary’s own Kara Chad scored the first Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ victory of her young career, winning the $35,500 ATCO Founder’s Classic on Thursday, September 6, in Calgary, AB.

Chad followed in the footsteps of her coach, Canada’s Eric Lamaze, who was victorious on opening day of the ‘Masters’ tournament, winning the $70,200 1.60m Akita Drilling Cup on September 5 riding Chacco Kid. In Thursday’s $35,500 1.50m ATCO Founders Classic, the student beat the teacher, with Chad taking the win while

Lamaze finished ninth after electing not to jump-off with Coco Bongo.

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