The major horse trials on the US calendar, located in Aiken, SC, decided to push ahead ‒ with mixed reactions from people on social media.

The US rider led from start to finish to capture the $40,000 CCI4*-S; top Canadian was Colleen Loach with FE Golden Eye in 5th.

A number of Canadians took part, with Lindsay Traisnel winning the Advanced and Waylon Roberts 2nd in the CCI3*-S.

The Cosequin Lexington CCI4*-S will now offer double last year’s prize money, totaling $50,000, during eventing's 'Best Weekend All Year'.

Despite international interest, the minimum requirement of three teams could not be met in this only North American leg of the series.

Tom McEwen provisionally tops the CCI5*-L with JL Dublin; Liz Halliday-Sharp sets the pace in the CCI4*-S, with Colleen Loach sitting in 3rd.

UK national governing body says the growing awareness of social licence means it cannot vouch for horse welfare in classes not run under its auspices.

Alyssa Phillips (USA) wins with Oskar, while the Canadians all place top-12 after the jumping phase of this very challenging three-day event.

Canadians are off and running with Karl Slezak and Fernhill Wishes 19th in the 5* and Colleen Loach with FE Golden Eye 9th in the 4*.

The pandemic and cross-border travel restrictions resulted in lower entries but great weather, great competition and autumn colours prevailed.