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Deja Vu for Bluman and Phelina de Septon in CSI5*-W McKee Family International Challenge

Deja Vu for Bluman and Phelina de Septon in CSI5*-W McKee Family International Challenge

It was a familiar start to international jumping competition at the Royal Horse Show Wednesday for Mark Bluman (ISR). After winning the $40,000 CSI5*-W McKee Family International Challenge with Phelina de Septon in his Royal debut last year, Bluman repeated the feat with the same mare in 2026.

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Consistency Sets Epp and Hertvit Zh Apart in Canadian Hunter Derby Championship

Consistency Sets Epp and Hertvit Zh Apart in Canadian Hunter Derby Championship

A year ago, Tracey Epp arrived at the Royal Horse Show with her stallion Heartvit Zh in less than ideal condition. Ahead of the event, Epp suffered 11 broken ribs. Still, the pair managed to finish second in the $25,000 Knightwood Canadian Hunter Derby.

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Jump Canada National Medal Final

Jump Canada National Medal Final

Savannah Matthews of Athens, Ontario captured the coveted Jump Canada National Medal Final Tuesday at the Royal Horse Show, the first of two equitation championships held in Toronto this week. 

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Guthrie and 'Round Midnight' Honored Again with Royal Grand Amateur Working Hunter Championship

Guthrie and 'Round Midnight' Honored Again with Royal Grand Amateur Working Hunter Championship

There are few horses that know the Royal Horse Show as well as Knightwood Stables' 'Round Midnight.

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Deja Vu for Bluman and Phelina de Septon in CSI5*-W McKee Family International Challenge

Deja Vu for Bluman and Phelina de Septon in CSI5*-W McKee Family International Challenge

Posted in English riding, Equestrian News, Home Page articles

It was a familiar start to international jumping competition at the Royal Horse Show Wednesday for Mark Bluman (ISR). After winning the $40,000 CSI5*-W McKee Family International Challenge with Phelina de Septon in his Royal debut last year, Bluman repeated the feat with the same mare in 2026.

Read more

Consistency Sets Epp and Hertvit Zh Apart in Canadian Hunter Derby Championship

Consistency Sets Epp and Hertvit Zh Apart in Canadian Hunter Derby Championship

Posted in English riding, Equestrian News, Home Page articles

A year ago, Tracey Epp arrived at the Royal Horse Show with her stallion Heartvit Zh in less than ideal condition. Ahead of the event, Epp suffered 11 broken ribs. Still, the pair managed to finish second in the $25,000 Knightwood Canadian Hunter Derby.

Read more


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