It was a convincing victory aboard Mount St John Freestyle, with the pair scoring 90.175%, more than 8.5% ahead of runner-up Patrik Kittel.
Dressage
Entry lists are shaping up, with jumping and dressage World Cup Qualifiers highlighting the 2025 schedule.
The first day of dressage saw the US rider take the provisional lead with Luke 140; Olivia Dutton and Jewelent lead the CCI3*-L.
Lively discussions included the future of tack requirements and the challenges of balancing performance, safety, fairness, and horse welfare.
National Dressage and Para-Dressage Championships took place at at Complex Équestre de Bécancour, in Bécancour, QC.
Canadian singles driver Kelly Bruder regains top spot; plus riders who continue to have a stranglehold on first place in the other disciplines.
The proposed 2026 rule changes are now posted for Equestrian Canada sport licence holders to read and comment on.
The West division of the National championships took place Sept 26-27; the East division is taking place at Bécancour, Oct. 3-5.
There are 15 candidates nominated across four award categories – Best Athlete, Rising Star, Best Groom, and Inspire.
The 2025 edition of the popular Spanish show, which has been running since 2012, hopes to be back bigger and better next year.
