Calgary, Alberta – Calgary’s own John Anderson and Lindsay Wendt of High River, AB, rode away the winners following the first event of the season at Rocky Mountain Show Jumping in Calgary, AB.  Anderson scored victory in the $31,000 CSI2* Rocky Mountain Grand Prix on Thursday, May 14, while Wendt won the $31,000 CSI2* Cymric Brae Grand Prix on Saturday, May 14, during the Bow Valley Classic I show jumping tournament.

Despite having snow on the ground one week earlier, 35 entries turned up at Anderson Ranch for the $31,000 CSI2* Rocky Mountain Grand Prix to open the first show jumping tournament of the year hosted by Rocky Mountain Show Jumping.  Course designer Manuel Esperanza of Mexico designed a track that produced 17 clear rounds, making for an exciting jump-off.

When Anderson jumped ninth in the jump-off order, he was chasing a target time of 34.78 seconds set by Manitoba’s Eric Martin riding Kumano.  With his veteran partner Terrific, Anderson was able to use the turns to his advantage to take a full two seconds off the leading time, stopping the clock in 32.77 seconds.  Eight more riders attempted to better Anderson’s time, with 17-year-old Ben Asselin coming closest, crossing the timers in 34.27 seconds with Magic Man.

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