Ryan doesn’t know he’s a lot smaller than the rest; Delestre says “he’s such a fighter!” as the 16-year-old wins this class for the 2nd time.
Show Jumping
The show at the Nutrien Western Event Centre in Calgary wrapped up by crowning the new Canadian champion for the first time since 2019.
Joining the two-horse jump-off was Canada's Angela Covert and Hollywood De Rase Z, who placed 2nd over husband Guilherme Jorge’s course.
The pair had the only double-clear effort to clinch the victory in Lexington; Tiffany Foster and Figor top Canadians in 4th.
Riding will remain a MP discipline for at least the next three years; no mention of improved welfare protocols in official UIPM communiques.
The BC native topped a competitive field which took part in a new format for the event with a jump-off instead of the traditional ride-off.
A field of 26 horse-and-rider combinations are vying to be crowned the next Canadian Show Jumping Champion at Royal West.
The youngest rider in the competition proved the best in the medal class run under a new format just recently added to the Royal West lineup.
Welfare issues arising from the beating of Saint Boy at Tokyo look to be hastening the replacement of show jumping with cycling.
A horse sale gone wrong has resulted in a dissatisfied buyer and Equestrian Canada’s president being investigated for misconduct.