The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales visit Toronto for the 2025-edition of The Royal Horse Show!
The Royal Horse Show is part of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair that has a history which spans back to 1922. The Royal has grown to be the largest indoor agricultural and equestrian event in the world, and offers a number of agricultural attractions – The Animal Theatre, The Dairy Education Centre, a Chef's Table and an At-Home Butter Sculpture Challenge to mention just some – and is about much more than just equestrian sports.
For photographer Mackenzie Clark, The Royal is also her home show, that she has visited since she was a little girl. In this photo special, she presents some of the highlights from this year's edition – as usual with her own magical flair.
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The stars arrive at The Royal: Legacy and Daniel Coyle getting ready to trot up.
Mark Bluman and Ubiluc won the prestigious CSI5* 1.55m Mad Barn Big Ben International Challenge, which was jumped on Thursday.
Nikki Walker gives About des Trambles a kiss.
One last hurrah! Alex Matz made his dreams come true when sending his faithful partner Cashew CR into retirement with one last win in the CSI5* 1.50m Royal Winning Round. “To have him go out on such a high note is really special; he’s a champion and he should go out with a win,” said Alex.
Tiffany Foster and Anton flying on home soil.
Canadian Olympic eventing team member Jessica Pheonix and Isla GS compete in the Canadian Show Jumping Championship.
Karson O’Connor and Prince of Wales, winners of the Yvonne Collard Memorial Trophy' Royal Grand Champion Working Hunter Pony.
Mackenzie Fawcett Cheng and Rafiki won the Children’s Working Hunter Stake Over Fences.
Mathilde Candele and Origi vd Bisschop took the title in the Canadian Championship Jump Canada Medal Hunter Seat Equitation.
Hazel McLean and Rosalita receive the highest score of 91 at the Royal Horse Show and win the J. Elliot Cottrelle Memorial Trophy' Royal Grand Champion Amateur Working Hunter.
Smile! Livia Martin and Pick Wick van de Kruishoeve win the $37,000 Royal CSI2* Grand Prix & the U-25 National Championship at The Royal.
It truly takes a village! Cassidy Rein and Diablotine with their team after winning the Junior/Amateur Jumper Welcome Stake.
Monica Nelson and Alvesta Brenin Arthur compete in The Adele Davies Rockwell & Sandra Sillcox Memorial Trophy Welsh or Half-Bred Welsh Pleasure Driving Pony.
The Medieval Times perform in the Animal Theatre.
Not just horses at The Royal... Junior Dairy Supreme Champion: Echo Glen Master Ivy, owned by Granron Holsteins, Beaverton, ON.
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The 103rd Royal Agricultural Winter Fair mascot Rosie stands in front the Princes’ Gates.
Course designer Olaf Petersen Jr gearing up for the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Toronto presented by Ecclestone Horse Transport.
Team Lothlorien, led by Ariel Grange.
McLain Ward walks from the warm-up ring in the iconic Horse Palace to the Coliseum.
Kyle TImm and Casino Calvin warm up in the Horse Palace.
Mimi Gochman getting ready for action in the World Cup...
...as first to go in the ring with Inclen BH.
And answering all the questions asked to jump a clear round to eventually take third.
Brian Moggre and his faithful partner MTM Vivre le Reve.
A full house at The Royal!
Tiffany Foster was one of five Canadians on the start list for the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Toronto.
Quite a venue!
Nikki Walker and Panter JVH were the best on behalf of the host nation in the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Toronto...
...finishing fifth.
The young American ladies impressed in the World Cup: Skylar Wireman and Barclino B finished second, ahead of Gochman in third.
Skylar Wireman credits Barclino B.
But no one could do anything about this man: Conor Swail and Casturano won by 0.84 seconds after a jump-off of three.
A delighted Swail!
Treats for Casturano on the way out of the arena.
After the third leg of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ North American League, Swail’s win has boosted him to the top of the standings as the race heats up for the 2026 FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final in Fort Worth, Texas, next April. “I plan on doing the World Cup Finals this year; I feel it’s a good fit for Casturano,” Swail said. “He has developed over the last couple of years at the five-star level and I think he’s ready to go to one of these championships with a very good chance of doing well.”
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