The the CCI5*‑L competition has been 'paused' for 2026, but the CCI3*‑L event will take place as planned in October.

The German historically does well in this phase, but he broke his own record with an 18.6 pp at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event.

In the CCI5*-L, 34 combinations are moving forward to the dressage phase, including the sole Canadian entry, Jessica Phoenix and Fluorescent Adolescent.

The event serves as a US Equestrian Open Eventing Series qualifier; just two Canadians are entered in this division this year.

The American rider and her remarkable gelding ended a 15-year drought by becoming the first US combination to win at Kentucky since 2008.

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.

Jonelle Price confirmed that the New Zealanders are at their peak with a win at Les 5 Etoiles de Pau CCI5*-L in France.

The iconic British CCI5* will begin a day later than normal to accommodate the Coronation of King Charles III.

Canada's Mike Winter finishes 25th in the 5* with El Mundo; Kelly Houtappels-Bruder competes in CAIO4* with Flip.

Top Canadian in the CCI5*-L is Jessica Phoenix with Bogue Sound; Kurt Martin (USA) leads the CCI3*-L aboard D.A. Lifetime.