The Irish rider won Thursday's feature class at tbird aboard Vanessa Mannix's One Edition during the BC Open.
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"She suits me" said the Canadian as she logged her first victory aboard Nikka and her first 5* grand prix win on an unforgettable day.
The Canadian and her longtime partner scored 70.723%, Chris von Martels and Eclips place second during May Dressage CDI3*.
The Quebec rider and his Belgian Warmblood stallion were one of six to advance to the jump-off during the second week of the Ottawa Welcome.
The Canadian bookended the podium with her horses Ilanca and Adare Ya To and is now eyeing the NAYC in Michigan this summer.
Erynn Ballard and Libido van’t Hofken finished second in the 1.50m class during tbird’s biggest week of the season.
It's a personal best for Ariana Chia and Guateque IV, while Naima Moreira Laliberte and Statesman take the Special qualifier.
The series consists of grand prix classes at six major shows – Roma, La Baule, Dinard, Dublin, Brussels and WEF.
Ariana Chia and Guateque IV won the Grand Prix for Freestyle CDI3*, while Jill Irving and Knight topped the Prix St. Georges CDI1*.