Larisa Cathro rode to victory in the 80cm final at the Harry Hall One Club Anyone Can Event (ACE) Scotland Championships aboard her 12-year-old Murrisk Countess (Cindy) (pictured above).Hosted by the Scottish National Equestrian Centre, it was the first time this arena eventing-style competition had taken place on Scottish soil and four champions were crowned in total.The series runs from winter to spring and there are multiple qualifiers around the country at a variety of height classes from 70cm to 1m for riders aged 10 and up.She was so good today, said Larisa of her 16hh dark bay mare. Its actually Cindys birthday today. Shes 12 now and has had the best day. Thanks so much to the organisers.A late Christmas presentCoral Black and Leo are 100cm championsA new mount carried Coral Black to victory in the 100cm final. The rider has only had Leandro VD Eikelboscherheide a 16.1hh, 14-year-old gelding known as Leo at home since Christmas.Ive had Leo since Christmas and Weve not done that much to date but this win is a fantastic late festive present, said Coral.Claire Johnstone wins the 90cm spoilsIn the 90cm ranks, Claire Johnstone triumphed aboard her 11-year-old mare Hanleen Armani.Armani is a lovely horse Ive had her for six years, said Claire. Through confidence issues and more, shes stayed with me, and todays victory is unexpected but lovely.Amy McDonald riding 10-year-old Beechmount Anna claimed the 70cm title. The rider has partnered the 14.1hh mare for six years.Ive had Anna since I was 11 and she was four, and shes just fabulous, smiled Amy. Its been great to learn together, which makes todays win even more special.Amy McDonald claims the 70cm titleVery impressive roundsCongratulations to all of our worthy Scottish finalists and winners. There were some very impressive rounds which bodes well for the start of our Scottish eventing season at Kirriemuir next weekend, said Scotland Chair, Grace Moran.Next years ACE championship has already been booked for 29th March 2026, so I would encourage Scottish eventers to note that date, and get out at ACE qualifiers later this year.Harry Hall CEO Liz Hopper added: The championships at SNEC were a brilliant success and the feedback from the participants has been that its a fantastic competition and environment for riders of varying ages and abilities to have a go at arena style eventing.The expansion into Scotland is a testament to the popularity of the ACE series.The next ACE championships will take place at Aintree Equestrian Centre in June.Related contentBritish Eventing launches Anyone Can Event seriesExciting opportunity for Riding Club and Pony Club members to try affiliated eventingBritish Eventing to pilot new two-phase format competitionFive gears a cross-country horse needs to haveThe post Birthday mare triumphs at inaugural Scottish Anyone Can Event championships appeared first on Your Horse.