There is disappointment as Canada fails to advance to the team final, but two riders will fly the maple leaf in the next individual qualifier.
Day 1 of show jumping at the FEI World Championships in Aachen saw ups and downs for the Canadians; Team Final begins Thursday.
American rider Jacqueline Ruyle and Cyramo Z captured the win during Week 5 at the Myakka City, Florida showgrounds.
Opening night of the Royal Horse Show featured the national championship, with the reigning champion set to repeat.
Major League Show Jumping's leg 4 in New York was taken by Matz, Schott and Philippaerts, while Amy Millar is back in the winner's circle.
American Laura Kraut and Bisquetta were the only pair to successfully negotiate Alan Wade's challenging track to win the lion's share of the €500,000 purse.
The all-female Canadian Show Jumping Team had some good rounds, but could not catch the nearly foot-perfect US Team.
The Canadians topped the Friends of the Meadows opener as the second week of the summer tournaments gets underway at Spruce Meadows.
The Canadian, aboard Christiano who “likes to go fast”, claimed victory in the $5,000 FEI 1.45m Two-Phase in a field of 47.
Nine teams took part in the $150,000 event at Wellington International, with Canada finishing just off the podium behind US, Ireland and Belgium.