Kyle Timm Crowned Canadian Show Jumping Champion

Kyle Timm Is Canadian Show Jumping Champion

Kyle Timm in his Royal Horse Show debut in Toronto won the 2025 Canadian Show Jumping Champion title Saturday.

The $125,000 championship was held over two phases on Friday and Saturday evenings. Following Friday’s speed test, riders returned Saturday in reverse order to tackle the two-round finale. The top six from the opening round advanced to an all-deciding jump-off set by course designer Olaf Petersen, Jr. of Germany in front of a sold-out Coca Cola Coliseum.

Following a clear round on opening night of the Royal Horse Show, Kyle sat in sixth position riding Atomica des Sequoias Z, owned by the Rein Family. Proving that consistency is a winning formula, Timm and the 11-year-old Zangersheide mare (Arezzo VDL x Saccor) posted two more fault-free rounds to take the coveted title on a time of 42.32 secs. in the final round.

"I was already excited to arrive here and jump this championship. I’ve heard so much about The Royal but I’ve never been here," said Kyle, 39, who grew up competing in western Canada. "This might only happen one time in someone’s life, so I’m very happy for it to be me today."

Originally from Calgary, Alberta he is now based in France and was grateful for the support he received from the Canadian crowd. Record numbers turned out for the jumping championship as the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair celebrates 103 years of show jumping in the heart of Toronto.

"The crowd was fantastic tonight, and this show has a special ambience," said Kyle, who had never before visited the province of Ontario. "Hearing them cheering at the end was something special. I’ve jumped a lot of big shows in Europe, but I’m never the hometown hero there and there’s nothing like a home crowd."

Mark Rein and his wife, Tara Dow-Rein, gave him the ride on Atomica des Sequoias Z three years ago. They have campaigned up to the five-star level and represented Canada in nations’ cup competition.

"I’m lucky to ride a horse like Atomica," Kyle said. "She’s quality, she’s careful, she knows where her legs are, and we are going to keep going from here."

Less than 3/10ths of a second off the leading pace, Nicole Walker of Aurora, Ontario rode Panter JVH to reserve championship in 42.58 secs. After winning the opening round Friday, two-time Canadian Olympian Amy Millar of Perth, Ontario was third riding Jagger HX for owners Team Eye Candy & Millar Brooke Farm.

As the champion, Kyle will join Erynn Ballard, Mario Deslauriers, Tiffany Foster, Millar, and Walker for the Royal Horse Show’s CSI5* World Cup qualifying division based on their standings in the world rider rankings.

Results:

$125,000 Canadian Show Jumping Championship – Final Standings

Rider / Horse / Faults / Time

1. Kyle Timm / Calgary, Alberta / Atomica des Sequoias Z / 0 / 42.32

2. Nicole Walker / Aurora, Ontario / Panter JVH / 0 / 42.58

3. Sean Jobin / Toronto / Grande Dame DK / 0 / 42.89

4. Amy Millar / Perth, Ontario / Jagger HX / 0 / 43.90

5. Sam Pegg / Uxbridge, Ontario/ Casadimo / 0 / 44.35

6. Mario Deslauriers / New York / Costa Quick PS / 0 / 46.85

7. Tiffany Foster / Langley, British Columbia / Anton / 4 / 45.87

8. Carly Campbell-Cooper / Omemee, Ontario / Baretino PS / 12 / 47.28

Kyle Timm on Atomica des Sequoias Z riding in Canadian Jumping Championship. Photo by Ben Radvanyi Photography