McLain Ward

McLain Ward is a leading American showjumping rider who has had lots of success in the showjumping arena with many different horses, below you can watch a tour given of McLain Ward`s stable yard, after that if you can keep scrolling and watch some of his career highlights from the world equestrian games through to the Olympic games.

McLain Ward - Azur - Rio Olympics 2016 - Watch video of American McLain Ward representing his country at the 2016 Olympics in Brazil riding Azur.

Below you can watch McLain Ward in action at the world equestrian games riding the great Saphire

Olympic Gold Medalist McLain Ward Wins $380,000 Suncast Grand Prix
At the Suncast Grand Prix 2017, McLain Ward and HH Azur won the $380,000. In the video below you can see how they won the show, that happened on February 25th. With an amazing precision and speed they navigated the course. We must agree that they`ve deserved their triumph. Respect and congratulations for the perfect team!

McLain Ward (born October 17, 1975 in Brewster, New York) is an American show jumping competitor and olympic champion. At the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Ward won the gold medal as part of the United States team in Team jumping, together with Peter Wylde, Beezie Madden and Chris Kappler. He also continued to compete as an Olympian, winning the team gold for show jumping at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics with Laura Kraut (Cedric), Beezie Madden (Authentic), and Will Simpson (Carlson vom Dach) and Mclain`s horse, Sapphire.

Mclain is married to Lauren Ward.

McLain Ward found himself at the center of controversy at the 2010 World Cup Final in Geneva, Switzerland. His mount, Sapphire, was eliminated after the second round of jumping due to hypersensitivity in her left forelimb. She had placed second in both rounds prior to elimination, and was at the top of the overall standings at the time of the disqualification. The FEI appointed veterinarian stressed that there was no indication or evidence of any malpractice by McLain Ward or any member of the team. In July 2010 the FEI and McLain Ward agreed to avoid extensive litigations, that Sapphire was incorrectly eliminated. However, Sapphire`s disqualification from the final round of the World Cup remains in place. The FEI has also decided to develop mandatory guidelines for hypersensitivity tests.

In 2010 Ward was featured in the television series A Rider`s Story along with fellow Olympian Laura Kraut.

McLain Ward Horses

Achat, Alias, Allegro (Showjumper), Amity , Avalon , Benetton de Lomprez,�Kat-Sou (1985),� Cameo , Cinderella, Coeur (�Calido I , 1996)
� Elmo (ex Val de l’Isles), Evita ,� Fior ,� Galant ,� German Dance ,� Goldika
��Cor de la Bryèrex Lagos (21/05/1990)
� Jerry des Hayettes ,� La Belle ,� Lagretto ,� Larioso ,� Luna ,� Neuville ,� Oasis
��Dollar du Murier (01/01/1996)
� Omnibus ,� Onyx 66 ,� Optimum Pozitano ,� Orchestre ,� Quick Star II Z ,� Rio ,� Sapphire (�Darco , 1995)
� Sasha ,� Twist du Vallon
��Narcos II
� Viktor
� Winstar

Jumped by Herve Godignon firstly then American show jumper McLain Ward, Twist du Valon is by the selle francais stallion Narcos II who was competed at the highest level including the Olympic games.

McLain Ward Competition Results

07 - CDI 3* Wellington (USA), G.P.W Mista - 16/03/2008 - Sapphire

06 - World Equestrian Games, N.3 - 3 Individual Two rounds - 02/09/2006 - Sapphire

02 - World Equestrian Games, Team - 31/08/2006 - Sapphire

01 - World Equestrian Games, Round 2 - Team final and 2 indiv. Two rounds - 31/08/2006 - Sapphire

22 - World Equestrian Games, Round 1 - Team final and 2 indiv. Two rounds - 30/08/2006 - Sapphire

04 - World Equestrian Games, Team and individual Speed and handiness - 29/08/2006 - Sapphire

19 - Aachen, Miele Youngster Cup - 7/8 Years Final - 21/05/2006 - Sapphire

02 - Aachen, Nations Cup - 19/05/2006 - Sapphire

02 - La Baule, Nations Cup - 06/05/2006 - Sapphire

09 - Cosequin Wellington Open, CSI-W - Wellington, FL, 1.45 Against the clock - 23/02/2006 - Alias

02 - Cosequin Wellington Open, CSI-W - Wellington, FL, 1.45 Mixed comp. - 22/02/2006 - Oasis

04 - Cosequin Wellington Open, CSI-W - Wellington, FL, 1.45 Mixed comp. - 22/02/2006 - Optimum Pozitano

02 - Aachen, Nations Cup Team comp. - jo - 01/01/2006 - Sapphire

19 - Aachen, Grand Prix Two rounds - jo - 01/01/2006 - Sapphire

01 - CDI 3* Wellington (USA), 1.40 Speed and handiness - 01/01/2006 - Quick Star II Z

11 - CDI 3* Wellington (USA), G.P.W Mixed comp. - 01/01/2006 - Goldika

09 - CDI 3* Wellington (USA), Grand Prix Mixed comp. - 01/01/2006 - Sapphire

02 - CDI 3* Wellington (USA), 1.45 Mixed comp. - 01/01/2006 - Oasis

04 - CDI 3* Wellington (USA), 1.45 Mixed comp. - 01/01/2006 - Optimum Pozitano

09 - CDI 3* Wellington (USA), 1.45 Against the clock - 01/01/2006 - Alias

03 - CDI 3* Wellington (USA), 1.50 Mixed comp. - 01/01/2006 - Goldika

02 - CDI 3* Wellington (USA), Nations Cup Team comp. - jo - 01/01/2006 - Sapphire

09 - CDI 3* Wellington (USA), Grand Prix Two rounds - jo - 01/01/2006 - Sapphire

06 - CDI 3* Wellington (USA), 1.50 Two rounds - jo - 01/01/2006 - Sapphire

01 - CDI 3* Wellington (USA), 1.45 Against the clock - 01/01/2006 - Quick Star II Z

02 - CDI 3* Wellington (USA), 1.45 Against the clock - 01/01/2006 - Optimum Pozitano

01 - , 1.50 Against the clock - 01/01/2006 - Goldika

01 - , 1.45 Against the clock - 01/01/2006 - Goldika

01 - , 1.50 Two phases - 01/01/2006 - Goldika

03 - , Grand Prix Two rounds - 01/01/2006 - Sapphire

02 - , Nations Cup Team comp. - jo - 01/01/2006 - Sapphire

15 - Washington International - Washington, DC, Open Jumper - 28/11/2005 - Oasis

1 - Old Salem Farm May II - North Salem, Ny, $35,000 Old Salem Farm Grand Prix - 15/05/2005 - Goldika

2 - Charlotte Jumper Classic CSI - Charlotte, Nc, $150,000 Grand Prix Of Charlotte - 10/04/2005 - Sapphire

04 - Menlo Charity - Atherton, CA, San Jose British Motors Grand Prix - 02/04/2005 - Sapphire

04 - Budweiser American Invitational - Tampa, FL, $200,000 Budweiser American Invitational - 02/04/2005 - Sapphire

03 - Tournament Of Champions-CSI-W - Tampa, FL, WEF Challenge Cup Final - 30/03/2005 - Neuville

01 - Tampa Bay Classic CSI-W, 1.45m - 24/03/2005 - Galant

01 - Nutrena/Western Hay Classic, CSI - Wellington, Florida, Wef Challenge Cup Round I - 27/01/2005 - Goldika

03 - Washington, 1.50 Top score - 01/01/2005 - Oasis

01 - Washington, 1.45 Against the clock - 01/01/2005 - Goldika

11 - Washington, G.P.W Mixed comp. - 01/01/2005 - Goldika

01 - Toronto, G.P.W Mixed comp. - 01/01/2005 - Goldika

05 - Toronto, 1.45 Top score - 01/01/2005 - Oasis

07 - Toronto, 1.45 Speed and handiness - 01/01/2005 - Larioso

01 - Toronto, 1.40 Against the clock - 01/01/2005 - Goldika

09 - Toronto, Grand Prix Mixed comp. - 01/01/2005 - Oasis

01 - Toronto, 1.50 Against the clock - 01/01/2005 - Goldika

35 - Aachen, Prix Europa Mixed comp. - 01/01/2005 - Sapphire

03 - Barcelona, 1.50 Two phases - 01/01/2005 - Oasis

02 - Barcelona, Samsung NC Final Team comp. - jo - 01/01/2005 - Oasis

21 - Barcelona, Grand Prix Two rounds - 01/01/2005 - Oasis

01 - Aachen, Nations Cup Team comp. - jo - 01/01/2005 - Sapphire

04 - Aachen, Grand Prix Two rounds - jo - 01/01/2005 - Sapphire

01 - Aachen, 1.45 Winning round - 01/01/2005 - Goldika

01 - Royal International Horse Show - Hickstead, 1.50 Against the clock - 01/01/2005 - Oasis

01 - CDI 3* Wellington (USA), 1.45 Against the clock - 01/01/2005 - Galant

06 - CDI 3* Wellington (USA), 1.40 Speed and handiness - 01/01/2005 - Galant

02 - CDI 3* Wellington (USA), 1.40 Speed and handiness - 01/01/2005 - Galant

02 - Royal International Horse Show - Hickstead, Nations Cup Team comp. - jo - 01/01/2005 - Sapphire

01 - Royal International Horse Show - Hickstead, 1.40 Speed and handiness - 01/01/2005 - Goldika

03 - Syracuse CSI-W, 1.45 Speed and handiness - 01/01/2005 - Larioso

25 - Las Vegas ***** CSI, Grand Prix Mixed comp. - 01/01/2005 - Oasis

06 - Las Vegas ***** CSI, 1.60 Mixed comp. - 01/01/2005 - Oasis

07 - Calgary **** CSI, 1.50 Against the clock - 01/01/2005 - Alias

07 - Calgary **** CSI, 1.50 Against the clock - 01/01/2005 - Goldika

04 - Calgary **** CSI, 1.50 Against the clock - 01/01/2005 - Oasis

09 - Syracuse CSI-W, G.P.W Mixed comp. - 01/01/2005 - Oasis

04 - Calgary **** CSI, 1.45 Mixed comp. - 01/01/2005 - Alias

14 - Calgary **** CSI, Derby Mixed comp. - 01/01/2005 - Goldika

06 - Calgary **** CSI, Derby Mixed comp. - 01/01/2005 - Oasis

04 - Calgary **** CSI, 1.50 Winning round - 01/01/2005 - Oasis

08 - Calgary **** CSI, G.P.W Mixed comp. - 01/01/2005 - Oasis

06 - Calgary **** CSI, Grand Prix Mixed comp. - 01/01/2005 - Sapphire

04 - Calgary **** CSI, 1.60 Mixed comp. - 01/01/2005 - Sapphire

06 - Calgary **** CSI, 1.45 Against the clock - 01/01/2005 - Goldika

01 - Calgary **** CSI, 1.50 Mixed comp. - 01/01/2005 - Goldika

04 - Calgary **** CSI, 1.50 Mixed comp. - 01/01/2005 - Sapphire

01 - Calgary **** CSI, 1.50 Mixed comp. - 01/01/2005 - Oasis

01 - Calgary **** CSI, 1.50 Mixed comp. - 01/01/2005 - Goldika

03 - Calgary **** CSI, 1.50 Mixed comp. - 01/01/2005 - Sapphire

09 - Calgary **** CSI, 1.40 Mixed comp. - 01/01/2005 - Alias

07 - Calgary **** CSI, Grand Prix Two rounds - jo - 01/01/2005 - Sapphire

03 - Calgary **** CSI, Grand Prix Two rounds - jo - 01/01/2005 - Sapphire

02 - Olympics, Team - 27/08/2004 - Sapphire

25 - Olympics, Individual - 27/08/2004 - Sapphire

38 - World Cup Final, World Cup Final - 24/04/2004 - Goldika

07 - Aachen, 1.50 Mixed comp. - 01/01/2004 - Goldika

21 - Aachen, Grand Prix Two rounds - jo - 01/01/2004 - Sapphire

01 - Valkenswaard, 6/7 Years Against the clock - 01/01/2004 - Jerry des Hayettes

38 - Valkenswaard, Grand Prix Mixed comp. - 01/01/2004 - Goldika

32 - Valkenswaard, Grand Prix Two rounds - jo - 01/01/2004 - Quick Star II Z

01 - Valkenswaard, 1.45 Against the clock - 01/01/2004 - Goldika

02 - Valkenswaard, Derby Against the clock - 01/01/2004 - Coeur

03 - Valkenswaard, 1.40 Mixed comp. - 01/01/2004 - Coeur

01 - Valkenswaard, 6/7 Years Two phases - 01/01/2004 - Jerry des Hayettes

07 - Valkenswaard, 1.50 Mixed comp. - 01/01/2004 - Quick Star II Z

02 - Valkenswaard, 1.50 Mixed comp. - 01/01/2004 - Goldika

03 - Valkenswaard, 1.50 Mixed comp. - 01/01/2004 - Quick Star II Z

02 - Aachen, Nations Cup Team comp. - jo - 01/01/2004 - Sapphire

04 - Aachen, 1.50 Speed and handiness - 01/01/2004 - Quick Star II Z

01 - Aachen, 1.45 Mixed comp. - 01/01/2004 - Quick Star II Z

01 - Aachen, 1.45 Against the clock - 01/01/2004 - Quick Star II Z

02 - Aachen, 1.45 Against the clock - 01/01/2004 - Goldika

18 - Aachen, Prix Europa Mixed comp. - 01/01/2004 - Sapphire

03 - Hachenburg, 1.45 Winning round - 01/01/2004 - Sapphire

10 - Hachenburg, Grand Prix Mixed comp. - 01/01/2004 - Sapphire

05 - Calgary **** CSI, 1.45 Speed and handiness - 01/01/2004 - Quick Star II Z

09 - Syracuse CSI-W, G.P.W Mixed comp. - 01/01/2004 - Sapphire

15 - Calgary **** CSI, Grand Prix Two rounds - jo - 01/01/2004 - Sapphire

02 - Calgary **** CSI, Nations Cup Team comp. - jo - 01/01/2004 - Sapphire

01 - Syracuse CSI-W, 1.40 Speed and handiness - 01/01/2004 - Cinderella

06 - Syracuse CSI-W, 1.40 Against the clock - 01/01/2004 - Cinderella

02 - Syracuse CSI-W, 1.40 Against the clock - 01/01/2004 - Cinderella

02 - CDI 3* Wellington (USA), Nations Cup Team comp. - 01/01/2004 - Sapphire

03 - CDI 3* Wellington (USA), Grand Prix Mixed comp. - 01/01/2004 - Sapphire

01 - CDI 3* Wellington (USA), 1.45 Against the clock - 01/01/2004 - Goldika

05 - Toronto, 1.45 Against the clock - 01/01/2004 - Cinderella

01 - Toronto, 1.50 Against the clock - 01/01/2004 - Goldika

04 - Toronto, 1.45 - 01/01/2004 - Sapphire

05 - Toronto, 1.40 Speed and handiness - 01/01/2004 - Cinderella

01 - Toronto, 1.40 Against the clock - 01/01/2004 - Goldika

05 - Toronto, 1.50 Accumulator - 01/01/2004 - Cinderella

08 - Milan, 1.40 Mixed comp. - 01/01/2004 - Goldika

01 - Washington, Against the clock - 01/01/2004 - Goldika

01 - Washington, G.P.W Mixed comp. - 01/01/2004 - Goldika

01 - Washington, Mixed comp. - 01/01/2004 - Quick Star II Z

10 - Washington, Accumulator - 01/01/2004 - Quick Star II Z

23 - World Cup Final, World Cup Final - 24/04/2003 - Onyx 66

01 - World Cup Final, World Cup - 1st Leg - 24/04/2003 - Viktor

02 - CDI 3* Wellington (USA), 1.45 Against the clock - 01/01/2003 - Sasha

01 - CDI 3* Wellington (USA), Nations Cup Team comp. - 01/01/2003 - Rio

06 - CDI 3* Wellington (USA), 1.45 Against the clock - 01/01/2003 - Sasha

01 - CDI 3* Wellington (USA), 1.50 Mixed comp. - 01/01/2003 - Sasha

02 - CDI 3* Wellington (USA), 1.50 Mixed comp. - 01/01/2003 - Viktor

07 - Calgary **** CSI, Six bar - 01/01/2003 - Sapphire

02 - Calgary **** CSI, 1.45 Mixed comp. - 01/01/2003 - Goldika

23 - Calgary **** CSI, Grand Prix Mixed comp. - 01/01/2003 - Goldika

01 - Washington, 1.45 Hit-and-hurry - 01/01/2003 - La Belle

01 - Washington, Puissance - 01/01/2003 - Luna

01 - Washington, 1.50 Against the clock - 01/01/2003 - Goldika

11 - Washington, G.P.W Mixed comp. - 01/01/2003 - Goldika

03 - Toronto, G.P.W Mixed comp. - 01/01/2003 - Goldika

01 - Toronto, Grand Prix Mixed comp. - 01/01/2003 - Sapphire

04 - World Cup Final, World Cup Final - 24/04/2002 - Viktor

05 - Lipica (SLO), 1.50 Mixed comp. - 01/01/2002 - Rio

10 - Lipica (SLO), Grand Prix Mixed comp. - 01/01/2002 - Rio

01 - CDI 3* Wellington (USA), Nations Cup Team comp. - 01/01/2002 - Viktor

04 - Toronto, Grand Prix Mixed comp. - 01/01/2002 - Rio

09 - Toronto, 1.40 Mixed comp. - 01/01/2002 - Galant

05 - Toronto, 1.50 Against the clock - 01/01/2002 - Galant

08 - Toronto, 1.50 Against the clock - 01/01/2002 - Galant

01 - Toronto, G.P.W Mixed comp. - 01/01/2002 - Rio

07 - Toronto, G.P.W Mixed comp. - 01/01/2001 - Viktor

14 - Toronto, Grand Prix Two rounds - 01/01/2001 - Fior

01 - Toronto, 1.40 Hit-and-hurry - 01/01/2001 - Cameo

08 - Washington, G.P.W Mixed comp. - 01/01/2001 - Rio

01 - Washington, Puissance Puissance - 01/01/2001 - Achat

02 - Washington, Nations Cup Team comp. - 01/01/2001 - Rio

01 - Toronto, 1.45 Against the clock - 01/01/2001 - Fior

06 - Toronto, 1.45 Top score - 01/01/2001 - Cameo

09 - Toronto, 1.45 Mixed comp. - 01/01/2001 - Viktor

02 - Toronto, Nations Cup Team comp. - 01/01/2001 - Viktor

01 - Attitash Equine Festival, Open Jumper Welcome Stake - 16/08/2000 - Fior

02 - Rome, Nations Cup - 23/06/2000 - Lagretto

13 - Rome, Rome Grand Prix - 23/06/2000 - Rio

05 - , Mixed comp. - 01/01/2000 - Rio

01 - Toronto, G.P.W - 01/01/2000 - Rio

13 - , Grand Prix - 01/01/2000 - Rio

02 - , Samsung NC Final - 01/01/2000 - Lagretto

02 - Aachen, Prize of Kreis Aachen - 01/07/1999 - Amity

03 - `S-Hertogenbosch, Mixed comp. - 01/01/1999 - Evita

04 - `S-Hertogenbosch, Against the clock - 01/01/1999 - Benetton de Lomprez

02 - `S-Hertogenbosch, Against the clock - 01/01/1999 - Allegro (Showjumper)

02 - Aachen, Against the clock - 01/01/1999 - Amity

03 - Zurich, Against the clock - 01/01/1999 - Allegro (Showjumper)

05 - Göteborg, Speed and handiness - 01/01/1999 - Allegro (Showjumper)

02 - Harrisburg, USA, World Cup Qualifier - 17/10/1998 - Evita

01 - Florida, West Palm Beach Grand Prix - 02/02/1998 - Winstar

02 - Washington, Grand Prix - 01/01/1998 - Evita

01 - Washington, Nations Cup - 01/01/1998 - Evita

03 - Toronto, Puissance - 01/01/1998 - Benetton de Lomprez

03 - Toronto, Against the clock - 01/01/1998 - Evita

03 - Toronto, Nations Cup - 01/01/1998 - Evita

03 - Helsinki, Two phases - 01/01/1998 - Orchestre

04 - Helsinki, Mixed comp. - 01/01/1998 - German Dance

06 - Helsinki, Grand Prix - 01/01/1998 - German Dance

02 - Aachen, Nations Cup - 08/07/1997 - Twist du Vallon

01 - Rome, Nations Cup - 29/05/1997 - Twist du Vallon

05 - Göteborg, Mixed comp. - 01/01/1997 - Omnibus

05 - Calgary **** CSI, Against the clock - 01/01/1997 - Omnibus

02 - Calgary **** CSI, Samsung NC Final - 01/01/1997 - Twist du Vallon

02 - Aachen, Nations Cup - 01/01/1997 - Twist du Vallon

05 - Aachen, Prix Europa - 01/01/1997 - Twist du Vallon

09 - Arnhem, Grand Prix - 01/01/1997 - Twist du Vallon

10 - Aachen, Grand Prix - 01/01/1997 - Twist du Vallon

02 - Arnhem, Mixed comp. - 01/01/1997 - Twist du Vallon

01 - Toronto, Nations Cup - 01/01/1997 - Omnibus

01 - New York, Nations Cup - 01/01/1997 - Omnibus

01 - , Mixed comp. - 01/01/1997 - Twist du Vallon

01 - , Mixed comp. - 01/01/1997 - Elmo (ex Val de l’Isles)

01 - , Nations Cup - 01/01/1997 - Twist du Vallon

01 - San Gallo, Nations Cup - 01/01/1997 - Twist du Vallon

03 - San Gallo, Against the clock - 01/01/1997 - Twist du Vallon

03 - Monterry, Grand Prix - 01/01/1997 - Twist du Vallon

01 - , Against the clock - 01/01/1997 - Twist du Vallon

03 - , Against the clock - 01/01/1997 - Elmo (ex Val de l’Isles)

10 - Aachen, Grand Prix - 17/06/1996 - Twist du Vallon

02 - Geneva, Mixed comp. - 01/01/1996 - Avalon

01 - Washington, Nations Cup - 01/01/1996 - Orchestre

01 - Toronto, Nations Cup - 01/01/1996 - Orchestre

01 - New York, Nations Cup - 01/01/1996 - Orchestre

02 - Toronto, Grand Prix - 01/01/1996 - Orchestre

04 - Toronto, G.P.W - 01/01/1996 - Orchestre

06 - Aachen, Nations Cup - 14/06/1995 - Omnibus

1 - World Cup Final, World Cup - 3rd Leg - 24/04/1995 - Orchestre

02 - Royal International Horse Show - Hickstead, Nations Cup - 01/01/1995 - Orchestre

06 - Aachen, Nations Cup - 01/01/1995 - Omnibus

03 - Arnhem, Mixed comp. - 01/01/1995 - Orchestre

10 - Göteborg, Grand Prix - 01/01/1995 - Omnibus

03 - Royal International Horse Show - Hickstead, Speed and handiness - 01/01/1995 - Omnibus

01 - Royal International Horse Show - Hickstead, Speed and handiness - 01/01/1995 - Omnibus

04 - CDI 3* Wellington (USA), G.P.W - 01/01/1995 - Omnibus

02 - Toronto, Nations Cup - 01/01/1995 - Omnibus

02 - New York, Nations Cup - 01/01/1995 - Omnibus

01 - Washington, Nations Cup - 01/01/1995 - Omnibus

01 - New York, Nations Cup - 01/01/1994 - Orchestre

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Toronto, Ontario --- McLain Ward of Brewster, NY, was the best of the best in tonight�s $40,000 Audi Quattro World Cup Grand Prix at the Royal Horse Show.

Of the 26 starters, nine, including five Canadians, advanced to the jump-off by successfully clearing the course set by 1999 Pan American Games course designer David Ballard of Hornby, ON. Ward and Rio couldn�t be beat, clearing all the jumps in a deceivingly fast time of 33.37 seconds.

"This is the class that everyone wants to win," said Ward, who had kind words for his eight-year-old horse, Rio, following the victory. "I didn�t expect there to be so many clear rounds, but my horse showed tonight that he is gaining maturity. He�s the most talented horse I``ve ever sat on."

�Super� Mario Deslauriers of Bromont, QC, set the standard, posting the first clear of the jump-off in a time of 34.48 seconds with TristanAmerica�s Le Madro.

In Toronto to defend his 1999 Audi World Cup title, Donald Cheska ofWaukesha, WI, was the only other rider to leave all the rails up in the jump-off to finish in third position this year with the tiny black mare, By Design.

Fourth went to Margie Goldstein-Engle who blistered around the course but suffered the consequences when the last fence came tumbling down. Fifth went to local rider Mark Samuel of Toronto, ON, who also had oneknock-down riding Ballerina.

Tonight�s Audi Quattro World Cup was the final qualifying event in the Canadian League World Cup standings. With tonight�s performance, Deslauriers jumped to the top of the Canadian League followed by 2000 Olympians Jay Hayes of Cheltenham, ON, and Ian Millar of Perth, ON. They will be Canada�s three representatives at the 2001 World Cup Final in Goteborg, SWE, next spring. Deslauriers and Millar are the only two Canadians to ever win a World Cup Final.

$40,000 000 Audi Quattro World Cup Grand Prix
Rider Hometown Horse Faults Time
1. McLain Ward Brewster, NY Rio 0:0 33.37
2. Mario Deslauriers Bromont, QC Le Madro 0:0 34.38
3. Donald Cheska Waukesha, WI By Design 0:0 34.67
4. Margie Goldstein Wellington, FL Hidden Creek�s Perin 0:4 33.82
5. Mark Samuel Toronto, ON Ballerina 0:4 35.55