In what Kent Farrington describes as a “building year” for him, he’s finding undeniable talent in up-and-coming horses. In the tack of Orafina, a 10-year-old KWPN mare (For Fashion x Canturo), the number 10 in the world won the $215,000 RBC CSI5* Grand Prix on the final day of MLSJ Ottawa at Wesley Clover Parks.
Farrington describes Orafina as “careful like Gazelle and physically strong like Voyeur,” both comparisons that any developing horse would be lucky to share.
Jacqueline Steffens and Freaky placed 3rd. (Ashley Neuhof / MLSJ photo)
Orafina also has the speed to win when it matters, topping a four-horse jump-off against several notoriously fast contenders. Together, they slid Ireland’s Conor Swail to the runner-up placing aboard Vital Chance de la Roque for owner Mannon Farm. Rounding out the podium, Jacqueline Steffens (CAN) took third riding Freaky, owned by Team Eye Candy.