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.
Let's start part two of our photo special with the highly anticipated Six Horse Hitch Final all lined up for the final inspection.
All photos © Mackenzie Clark.
Daniel Coyle and Legacy were once again in the winner's circle when taking the top honours in Thursday's $150,000 Mad Barn Big Ben International Challenge.
Kent Farrington's incredible 16-year-old gelding Creedance took two wins; in the $38,500 Strength and Speed Challenge and the $80,000 Canadian Open International Speed Challenge – which closed off the chestnut's fantastic career as Farrington announced his retirement during The Royal. Happy retirement Creedance!
Thumbs up from Daniel Bluman, winner of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ of Toronto – the Hickstead Trophy. The sash is adjusted by Christine Reupke, Director, Equestrian & Breed Sport at The Royal.
The Royal is about much more than showjumping... Guy McLean Horsemanship Performance.
Green Meadows Four-in-Hand: Harvey Waller, The Old Times coach.
Guy McLean Horsemanship Performance; Guy comes all the way from Australia and has a different theme each night of The Royal.
Just the three of us. Or two.
John P. White prepares for Green Meadows Four-in-Hand Suitable for Pleasure on Saturday evening. White owns and drives the Excelsior coach.
Mackenzie Nadeau, trained by Team Millar, prepares to head into the ring with HHS Fairy Fort for the U25 National Championship.
All The Royal-feels...
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Sportsmanship. Daniel Bluman and Kent Farrington; the winner and the third-placed in the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ of Toronto – the Hickstead Trophy – as well as Tiffany Foster.
Canada's own Amy Millar presented with the Leading Lady Rider-award and Leading Canadian Rider-award for The 101st Royal.
A happy first Royal! Renowned equine vet Robin Ferguson congratulates his daughter Faye after competing in the medium pony hunters.
Full focus from McLain Ward.
Daniel Bluman showing us what it's all about!
That winning feeling! Amy Millar and GCS Athena, winners of the $38,500 Brickenden Trophy International Jumper.
Over and out from The Royal!
Then