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TORONTO, Nov. 12, 2025--Mark Bluman of Colombia on Phelina de Septon won the US$35,250 McKee Family International Challenge at the Royal Winter Fair Wednesday night.Mark and the 10-year-old mare maneuvered the 1.45-meter course in 55.40 secs. keeping all the rails up.This was the second victory for the pair this year.USA's Alex Matz on Junior Kannan, 11-year-old gelding, was runner-up on 58.

TORONTO, Nov. 12, 2025-Canada's Eryn Ballard and Let's Fly soared to victory in the US$31,500 Strength and Speed at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Wednesday.Eryn and the 9-year-old KWPN gelding cleared the 1.45m first round on 35.84 secs and the second round in 26.85.Conor Swail of Ireland on Casturano, 12-year-old gelding, was runner-up on 38.40 secs. in the first round with 27.

An important decision was made at the General Assembly of the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) in Hong Kong: As of January 1, 2026, athletes from Russia and Belarus will once again be allowed to participate in FEI competitions under a neutral flag. This relaxation follows a new approach by the International Federations and the Paralympic Movement.

Brittany Fraser-Beaulieu on Jaccardo Wins Toronto World Cup Freestyle to Stand 3rd in North AmericaBrittany Fraser-Beaulieu on Jaccardo captured the Toronto World Cup Grand Prix Freestyle Tuesday to tie top scoring American Christian Simonson on Indian Rock for third place early in the standings for a start at the championship Final in Fort Worth, Texas next April.

As of January 1, 2026, the renowned Danish rider and trainer Bo Kristoffersen will join the Ashford Farm team in Belgium. With his years of experience and in-depth knowledge, Kristoffersen will be a valuable asset to the renowned stable management of Ashford Farm.

Don't miss: THE HORSE SHOW, episode 11 - tonight at 8:30pm for free on our 24/7 channel. As every Tuesday evening, Frederik de Backer looks back on the most important events in international show jumping, interviews winners and personalities of the week and shares exclusive insights into special challenges that the courses brought with them.