For the fifth time in the three decades competing at Toronto’s Royal Winter Fair, McLain Ward won the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ feature class.
He was partnered with Jordan Molga M to top a four-horse jump-off in the finale presented by Ecclestone Horse Transport. Second over a course designed by Bernardo Costa Cabral was Aaron Vale, who is often a teammate of McLain’s on U.S. teams. McLain’s time was 36.34 seconds to Aaron’s 37.68 with Helios du Moulin.
Mclain said of his mount, “He’s been 100 percent on his game all fall.”
The Royal, the largest combined indoor agricultural fair and international equestrian competition in the world, is one of McLain’s favorite shows. He mentioned his sport’s deep ties to agriculture and the importance of introducing bringing the country to the city.
“This place is very special to me, very close to my heart,” he said.
“I think this is a brilliant event that keeps us in touch with agriculture, which we are losing in the world. These are the things that we should strive to stay connected to.”
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