The pair dominated the three-phase SJC Canadian Hunter Derby National Championships at Royal West in Calgary, Alberta.
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Fresh from Europe, Sampson takes the Challenge with Curraghgraigue Obos Flight; Chernoff is MarBill Hill U25 champion and Betker bests Derby.
Highlights from Thursday's 1.40m Challenge, MarBill Hill U25 and Canadian Hunter Derby at Thunderbird Show Park.
Vanessa Robert coached both the winner and the runner-up, Rosie Foucault riding Dubai De Sainval, at International Bromont.
The quota for invitations in the hunter divisions has been raised slightly; the new Jr/Am 3’3” division continues to grow in popularity.
The facts behind the proposed expansion for Wellington, and a poll - are you for or against the development plans?
Hayes also places second in the $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby with Waterfront at the Saratoga WIB Spectacular in Stillwater, NY.
Highlights of competitions in Europe and North America where Canadian horse-and-rider combinations are rocking the maple leaf.
The pair finished just a half-point ahead of runners-up Ashley Arnold and Light My Fire, with Sloane Betker and Crack third.