The 68-year-old rider dealt the only double-clear effort over a difficult track; not surprisingly, Canadian Erynn Ballard was in the mix in 3rd place.
The symposium, Sept. 12–14, will include a diverse program of lectures, practical workshops, and panel discussions.
Showjumping silver medallist in the 1976 Olympics, Michel Vaillancourt set the courses for this 50th anniversary edition.
Competitors range from the youngest (Katherine Van Den Bosch, 17, vaulting pas de deux) to the oldest (Eleonore Elstone, 74, para dressage).
The Canadian eventer reported that "Roberto" sustained an injury while preparing for the championships in Aachen.
This inspiring biennial event has had a profound and lasting impact on the youth members of the CWHBA over the years.
Young Canadian riders earned numerous podium placings as the next generation of dressage and jumping athletes gained experience in a championship setting.
Jacob Pope's mount Jecibelle gets her first international win, while Erynn Ballard earns the Leading Lady Rider Award after a great week.
The Canadian rider kept the wins coming in the $31,100 CSI3* Speed at Traverse City aboard her “serious weapon”; Amy Millar a close second with Christiano.
Our Children's Jumping Team, Dressage Young Riders Team Ontario, and Brooke Mancusi, in her final NAYC year, earn podium finishes.