Erynn Ballard and Her Game Ball BG rolls to victory in Los Angeles CSI5* Speed Challenge
Third Win for Canadian Rider on Mare
November 21, 2025 at 6:19 PMBy k.braddick
Erynn Ballard on Her Game Ball BG Rolls to $35,000 CSI5*-W Speed Challenge Victory
Erynn Ballard and Her Game Ball BG rolled to victory in the $35,000 CSI5* Speed Challenge Friday in 58.93 secs.
This was the third win for the Canadian rider and the 13-year-old mare since the 2024 Paris Olympian began the partnership six months ago.
Ireland's James Chawke on the 11-year-old mare Daido van't Ruytershof Z was runner-up 59.46 secs.
Richard Vogel, German team medalist, placed third on Con Quality, the nine-year-old gelding he has competed successfully in the U.S. the past two months.
Results:
Place Competitor Nation Time
1. Her Game Ball BG - Erynn Ballard CAN 58.93 secs.
2. Daido van't Ruytershof Z - James Chawke IRL 59.46
3. Con Quality - Richard Vogel GER 60.26
4. Carlita - McKayla Langmeier USA 62.17
5. Olympic van de Meyhoeve - Rachel Long USA 62.62
6. Lamkel ZE TB - Nina Mallevaey FRA 64.05
7. Laretto - Arturo Parada Vallejo MEX 65.28
8. Candy - Karl Cook USA 67.09
9. Fellow van't Moerven - Mark Watring PUR 68.59
10. ZF Chacco Rio - Katie Laurie NZL 74.70
Photo: Erynn Ballard and Her Game Ball BG.
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