The Canadian rider edged France's Nina Mallevaey for the honour by amassing the most points during the 2026 Winter Equestrian Festival.
Show Jumping
The rich grand prix had not been won by an American in seven years, but Farrington and his great grey mare stormed to victory in a five-horse jump-off.
One recent focus of the club, which serves as the voice of showjumping riders around the world, has been on extra costs at shows.
Key discussions at the Pan American Equestrian Confederation included education, coaching, rules, para-equestrian, horse well-being and clean sport.
The field includes 36 athletes from 19 countries; Canada will not have a representative and defending champion Julien Epaillard (FRA) will not attend.
Some competitions in the region, including Doha, QAT, are continuing within controlled environments and without spectators.
The US rider clinched the victory in the $200,000 WeatherTech CSI4* Grand Prix in a nine-horse jumpoff during WEF Week 11.
Course designer Alan Wade set a masterful track that tripped up the defending title holders, the US, who didn't make it to the second round.
The Tidball family has passed the reins to another Langley-rooted group with deep ties to sport, business, and community.
Germany’s Andre Thieme wins the $350,000 CSI5* Grand Prix; Canada's Sean Jobin tops the $32,000 2* Grand Prix Qualifier.
