Equestrian: Victory for McVean

Waikato's Katie McVean launched herself into the Canadian showjumping scene in the best way possible, with a win yesterday in one of the big classes at the Classic at Palgrave, near Toronto.

Riding the stallion Lindberg des Hayettes, McVean headed off top riders to take the 1.45m grand prix by a split second, with double clear rounds in the five-strong jumpoff.