There is no place like home... For Mackenzie Clark, that's Toronto Royal Horse Show and through her magical lens we look back at the traditional event which is part of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.
Taking place in the Coca-Cola Coliseum at the Exhibition Place in downtown Toronto, the event is one of the most popular on the North American circuit and attracts a huge crowd year after year – 2023 was no exception.
All photos © Mackenzie Clark.
Dressed to impress! Danny Ingratta, long-time groom to Team Millar: Winner of the Ride Every Stride "Best Dressed" at the FEI vet-check.
A more conventional approach... Greg DeBie, head show groom for Lothlorien Farm.
The Toronto Royal Horse Show attracts some of the best riders in the world, such as McLain Ward...
...Kent Farrington...
...as well as home hero Tiffany Foster.
Dinner and a show at The Royal.
The action at The Royal has an incredible spectre, really illustrating what equestrian sports have to offer...
...with different generations...
...across different disciplines.
Including indoor eventing!
Frozen in time. The gentlemen prepare to compete in the Green Meadows traditional carriages at the 101st Royal Winter Fair.
That smile though! Karson O'Connor, recipient of the 2023 Sportsmanship Award.
It's always special to win at The Royal... From Taylor Brooks and Spectre, with trainer Wayne McLellan; winners of the Canadian Hunter Derby Series...
...to Daniel Bluman and Gemma W, who won the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ of Toronto – the Hickstead Trophy.
A different view... Jessica Mendoza and I-Cap CL Z finished second in the World Cup.
Quite a warm-up...
It's all in the details...
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