Sam Walker of Nobleton, ON, claimed both first and second places in the $10,000 Under 25 Grand Prix, presented by MarBill Hill Farm, on Friday, July 19, at the CSI3* Ottawa International II at Wesley Clover Parks in Ottawa, ON.

Seventeen entries contested the competition open to riders aged 25 and under with seven horse-and-rider combinations jumping clear and advancing to the jump-off. Walker, 17, was the first rider to return for the tie-breaker aboard Carlitzek N. He laid down a time to beat of 37.39 seconds that would go untouched by the remaining competitors, including himself on his second mount, Gangster, who stopped the timers in 37.85 seconds to finish runner-up.

“These horses are pretty brand new to me, and I’m really happy with how they both went today,” said Walker, 17, who began riding Carlitzek N and Gangster earlier for their owner, Castlefield Sport Horse Inc.

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