Boyd Martin knocks Phillip Dutton from the top of the CCI2*-L, while Colleen Loach holds onto the lead in the CCI4*-L with FE Golden Eye.
Colleen Loach
Canadian Olympian Loach and ‘Goldie’ sit solidly in first place with 27.6 pp; the dressage phase continues on Friday at the Quebec venue.
Liz Halliday-Sharp and Smith dominate the CCI4*-S, with three Canadians sitting top-10 going into Saturday's cross-country phase.
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.
A large contingent of Canucks contested the event at Florida's newest equestrian competition venue in Myakka City with some good results.
The decision to replace Peter Barry's gelding was made after the horse sustained a minor injury competing at the Bromont CCI.
A selection event, and the only North American Nations Cup stop for eventing, takes place August 19-20 in Quebec
Seven athletes and horses have been announced as team and alternate combinations for the FEI Eventing World Championships.
Five Canadians earned top-10 finishes at the Spring Three-Day Event, led by Colleen Loach and Vermont in second place.
The Canadians fed off the energy from eventing fans returning to the ‘Best Weekend All Year’ in the challenging CCI4*-S division.