World No. 2 rider Richard Vogel captured the featured 1.50m Friends of the Meadows Cup during the Pan American tournament at Spruce Meadows on Saturday, adding another victory to his first Summer Series appearance. Riding his stallion Phenyo Van Het Keysersbos, Vogel stopped the International Ring clock in 45.53 seconds during the jump-off, securing the win ahead of American Lillie Keenan and Emerlon (46.93) and Great Britain’s Robert Whitaker and Strike (55.33).
Vogel’s Take on the Summer Series
“The Summer Series (at Spruce Meadows) I think is a brilliant, for me two weeks, in general five weeks with one week off, where you have more time that you spend here,” Vogel said. “We’ll do a few smaller classes with up-and-coming horses where there’s not so much pressure on the horse and also not on us riders. We can enjoy the facility a little bit more. And that’s what we do.”
Other Winners on Saturday
Several other riders also claimed victories during the Pan American tournament. Will Simpson of the United States won the 1.40m HALO Holdings with Victor Z. Canadian Carly Campbell-Cooper and Castlefield Duchess took the 1.30m The Entourage. Femke Courchaine and Lemonade BF won the 1.30m Friends of the Meadows Jumper. Carla Diewert and Cogito captured the 1.20m Friends of the Meadows Jumper. American Alison Flury and Carrasca Z won the 1.10m Friends of the Meadows Jumper. Sahana Ganesan of the United States and My Ferrari won the 1.40m Friends of the Meadows Cup Jr/Am. Canadian Lily D’Astous and Gypsie du Melnire won the 1.30m French Family Cup Jr/Am. American Vivian Koss and Qualita’s Rubin won the 1.20m Friends of the Meadows Jumper Jr/Am.
Looking Ahead
The Pan American tournament concludes Sunday with the AON Grand Prix, presented by Rolex, which is expected to draw top competitors from around the world.
