Jacqueline Steffens Daly of Harriston, ON, opened the 2024 Royal Horse Show, held as part of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, by winning Phase One of the $125,000 Henry Equestrian Canadian Show Jumping Championship on Friday, November 1, in Toronto, ON.

Steffens Daly leads the way ahead of Saturday’s final after winning the $25,000 Henry Equestrian Canadian Show Jumping Championship – Round One, where speed was the name of the game. The 30-year-old professional gained winning momentum aboard her longtime partner Freaky over the speed track set by Oscar Soberon of the United States, who is making his Royal course designing debut. Even with a rail down, which added three seconds to her original time, Steffens Daly delivered the winning time in an uncatchable 63.16 seconds.

Two-time Canadian Olympian Amy Millar of Perth, ON, finished with one of only four clear rounds to take second place. She piloted Jelvinia MB for owner J-Team to a time of 64.92 seconds. Carly Campbell-Cooper of Omemee, ON, finished third on a clear round in 66.91 seconds riding Baretino PS for owners Ashlynn Crowley and John Jamieson.

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