Melissa Marcotte of Contrecoeur, QC, won the $5,000 Hunter Spectacular and Team Challenge, presented by Giant Tiger, on Sunday, September 18, 2022, to close out the Ottawa National show jumping tournament at Wesley Clover Parks in Ottawa, ON.

With both individual and team titles up for grabs, the Hunter Spectacular attracted a large starting field of 45 entries for a fun-filled competition. Three heights were offered – 2’6”, 2’9” and 3’ – with teams consisting of one rider competing at each height.

Marcotte topped the individual standings riding Rivercross Ophelia, a 13-year-old bay mare by Rivercross Onyx that was bred in Bromont, Quebec. The pair executed a beautiful trip in the 2’6” division over the course designed by Pierre Burch to earn a score of 176 from the judges.