Odd, when I clicked on the link, it wanted me to log in to clip my horse that everyone complains about.
I’ve been spoiled with the big western shows. Unless things have changed, you click on a link and watch.
I posted the direct link from the horse show website at the top of the thread, which did not involve any sort of login as far as I can tell.
The Clip My Horse website might have had a different process.
I went to that link. Even @tackpud complained about Clip My Horse crapping out.
Maybe your login info is saved? Regardless, too late now. 
Oh, I’ve complained about CMH plenty of times. Lol.
But it did work well for me the other day.
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I’ve seen lots of complaining about CMH here. Like I said earlier, I’ve been spoiled by the likes of the QH Congress and World Shows being click and watch. As long as your wifi is good, you’re good. I still remember our wifi wimping out when my daughter’s ride went at the Congress, so I missed it. 
I think even the Toronto Royal has a free feed or did last time I checked.
It looks like they’re charging for it now, which is disappointing. That’s a fun show to watch.
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That sucks! I’ve been there for it live a couple of years and watched it on line a few times. I guess attendance is down. 
I aged out the same year as Neil and we both went to school in DC (different colleges). I saw him on a Metro bus one time and was trying to figure out how to casually introduce myself, but he left before I could hit on the perfect plan.
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Yes, I’ve been there in person a few times over the years. It’s a great horse show.
But man, if you ever had to run up that ramp to the stalls on the second floor in a hurry, you had shin splints the next day. Lol.
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On day one of the George Morris clinics, we learned how to do it the correct way so this didn’t happen. Because of course we had to be comfortable for the torture that was to ensue 
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My daughter’s first rated show on her pony was at the old Indio Desert Circuit. She was in the same classes as her daughter Claudia Kelly. I believe this was 2006.
You missed out on a good opportunity, I remember he was attractive and very personable, and quite poised for such a young person.
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It has been pay-to-watch for a few years now, but I still pay because I enjoy it.
It is a fantastic horse show. I just did not realize they had started to charge for the livestream.
Do they still get a lot of spectators in person? I wonder if that’s part of the reason they don’t want to make the live stream free.
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Speaking of Toronto, and riders from parents who ride…
Alex Matz has been on fire at the Royal. Good for him!
He’s won two big jumper classes so far, and he will be in the Grand Prix tonight.
I remember seeing him show in the short stirrup type classes at the Devon showgrounds when he was quite young. It might be 20 years ago by now or close to it.
And then I was there to see what I think may have been his first Grand Prix win at Lake Placid a few years ago.
He even pulled off the very rare feat of winning the Grand Prix classes at Lake Placid two weeks in a row, if I recall correctly. Which has only happened a handful of times in the last 50-odd years since those shows started.
Once again, it’s remarkable the way time just keeps on flying by.
Contact: Jennifer Ward
Jump Media
For Immediate Release
November 8, 2024
Alex Matz Doubles Down at Toronto’s Royal Horse Show
Toronto, Ontario – Alex Matz (USA) and Cashew CR are two-for-two at the Royal Horse Show after winning the $85,680 Centennial Cup on Friday evening, November 8, during the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, ON.
The 28-year-old is making his second appearance at the Royal Horse Show a memorable one by claiming victory in Friday’s one-round speed competition after also leading the victory gallop in Wednesday’s Strength & Speed Challenge. Third in the original order, Matz made quick work of Oscar Soberon’s (USA) course in front of an enthusiastic crowd in the Coca-Cola Coliseum.
Alex Matz of the United States won his second class of the week riding Cashew CR in the $85,680 Centennial Cup on Friday, November 8, at the CSI5-W at the Royal Horse Show in Toronto, ON.*
Photo by Ben Radvanyi Photography
Matz and Cashew CR, a 16-year-old Holsteiner (Cassini II x Quinar Z) owned by his mother, Dorothy A. Matz, crossed the timers in 51.76 seconds with a long list of notoriously quick riders still to come.
“I knew if I gave Cashew a chance I’d be very competitive, but there were a lot of really fast people behind me so I had to give it my all and, luckily, it went my way,” said Alex Matz, who put his trust in the eight-year partnership he has developed with the gelding. “He’s a phenomenal horse. He always wants to jump clear and he’s a fighter. I don’t think I will ever have another horse like him.”
Irish Olympian Daniel Coyle was the runner-up in the Centennial Cup aboard Incredible for owner Ariel Grange.
Photo by Ben Radvanyi Photography
For the second night in a row, Irish Olympian Daniel Coyle put the fast footwork of Incredible to good use but finished just shy of the winning time. Coyle and the 11-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding (Clinton x Heartbreaker) owned in partnership with Ariel Grange finished as the runner-up in 52.79 seconds.
Former Canadian Show Jumping Champion and Toronto’s own Sean Jobin piloted Coquelicot vh Heuvelland Z, his 12-year-old Zangersheide gelding (Catoki x Cassini II), to a third-place finish in 54.75 seconds.
Canada’s own Sean Jobin finished third in the Centennial Cup riding Coquelicot vh Heuvelland Z.
Photo by Ben Radvanyi Photography
When asked about the training that goes into his consistency with Cashew CR, otherwise known as “Monkey” around the barn, Alex Matz noted, “We try to keep things simple and make sure he is happy and healthy. He knows his job and if I ride well, that gives him the best chance to shine.
“There’s really not much training that goes into Cashew anymore,” explained Alex Matz, who receives constant guidance from his father Michael Matz, a three-time U.S. Olympian and winner of a team silver medal in 1996 – the same year Alex was born.
Alex Matz aboard Cashew CR is presented as the winner of the $85,680 Centennial Cup by Ray Stanton (far right), President and Chair of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, accompanied by his son, Will, and wife, Stacie.
Photo by Ben Radvanyi Photography
After a banner week so far, Alex Matz now turns his focus to Saturday’s Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Toronto with his second mount, Ikigai.
“My horses have been jumping incredibly here at The Royal,” he said. “The crowds are fantastic, and this is one of my favourite shows. It’s an honour to compete here, an honour to have him as a horse, and I couldn’t be happier.”
International show jumping competition culminates on Saturday, November 9, as the world’s best compete for glory in the $272,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Toronto. The event will serve as a coveted qualifier for the 2025 FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final in Basel, Switzerland, next April.
For more information on the Royal Horse Show, including daily schedules and to purchase tickets, visit www.royalfair.org/royalhorseshow. Also, download the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair app for more news and information at your fingertips!
$85,680 Centennial Cup
Friday, November 8, 2024
Rider / Nation / Horse / Faults / Time
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Alex Matz / USA / Cashew CR / 0 / 51.76
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Daniel Coyle / IRL / Incredible / 0 / 52.79
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Sean Jobin / CAN / Coquelicot vh Heuvelland Z / 0 / 54.75
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McKayla Langmeier / USA / 0 / 55.14
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Antonia Pettersson Häggström / SWE / Tom Hanks / 0 / 56.85
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Jordan Coyle / IRL / King Kannan GP / 0 / 57.00
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Aaron Vale / USA / I. Adermie R 4 / 4
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Conor Swail / IRL / Gamble / 4
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Jessica Mendoza / GBR / I-Cap CL Z / 4
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Mclain Ward / USA / First Lady / 4
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Jad Dana / LBN / Itchcock des Dames / 4
12. Richard Vogel / GER / Levi Noesar / 4
Photo of the Day
From the Coca-Cola Coliseum
The Pemberton Green Meadows Four in Hand Coaching and Appointments class opened the evening schedule in the Coca-Cola Coliseum on Friday, November 8, at the Royal Horse Show. Pictured is the winning coach of Dr. Rae and Nancy Fischer based out of Listowel, ON.
Photo by Ben Radvanyi Photography
About The Royal
The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair is the world’s largest combined indoor agricultural and equestrian event. The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair runs November 1-10, 2024, at Exhibition Place in Toronto, Canada. For competition schedules, livestreaming, results, and to purchase tickets, please visit [www.royalfair.org]
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And then this happened!! Wow!
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I keep seeing posts about teh CET Medal Finals. Does anyone know what that final would be equivalent to in the US?
From Equestrian Canada:
https://equestrian.ca/high-performance/national-team-program/youth-programs/
https://equestrian.ca/resource/section-g-hunter-jumper-equitation-and-hack-clean-digital-version/
From what I caught online, there was a flatwork/gymnastics phase and a jumper phase at the Royal.
Here are the results. It’s interesting that they only take 16 for the final at the Royal.
