By Chris Gould / CWHBA
Photography: Private collections

Held March 31 to April 5 in Brandon, Manitoba, is western Canada’s last major indoor show of the winter season. Eagerly awaited, it marks the end (almost) of winter and provides an excellent warm up for the summer circuit to follow.

Young Horse Classes are gaining in popularity and recognition and the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair (RMWF) is an important starting point for many competitors and an early chance for breeders to showcase their young prospects.
This year's show was no exception with many Canadian Warmbloods in attendance. CWHBA high point sponsorship by the Manitoba Chapter and their supporters contributed to the success of the classes. Here is a run down of the Canadian Warmblood results:

Six-year-old Division

Champion: Kekoa (Kumano x Alcatraz) breeder Brittany Payjack
1st Jumper Suitability
2nd Hunter Suitability
1st Undersaddle
2nd Conformation
Reserve Champion: Donnerlaine (Dance Diabolique x Landkonig) breeder Joy Mckinnon
2nd Jumper Suitability
1st Hunter Suitability
2nd Undersaddle
1st Conformation

Five-year-old Division

Champion: Leviathan GET (Landkonig x Contango) breeder Danette Ball
1st Jumper Suitability
3rd Hunter Suitability
1st Undersaddle
1st Conformation

Four-year-old Division

Austinite DF (Gramma Open Main x Quite Easy) breeder Edward Balewich and Jeff From
2nd Jumper Suitability
3rd Hunter Suitability
6th Undersaddle,
Amethyst DF (Gramma Open Main x Far West) breeder Edward Balewich and Jeff From
5th Jumper Suitability
3rd Undersaddle
3rd Conformation
Halo DF (Gramma Open Main x Quite Easy) breeder Edward Balewich and Jeff From
6th Jumper Suitability
5th Hunter Suitability