The small but mighty contingent of Canadians had a great cross-country day; Jessica Phoenix sits 13th with Fluorescent Adolescent in the CCI5*-L.
Boyd Martin and Tom McEwen take over second and third place in the CCI5*-L; Canada's Jessica Phoenix and Fluorescent Adolescent are 20th.
"We just have to keep focusing on the things that they did well so we can continue to build on that..." ~ chef d’équipe Rebecca Howard.
The first three Canadian eventers complete their dressage tests, while Kelly Houtappels-Bruder prepares to begin the Singles Driving Worlds.
The decision to replace Peter Barry's gelding was made after the horse sustained a minor injury competing at the Bromont CCI.
Seven athletes and horses have been announced as team and alternate combinations for the FEI Eventing World Championships.
The Canadians fed off the energy from eventing fans returning to the ‘Best Weekend All Year’ in the challenging CCI4*-S division.
The German's score of 20.1pp with fischerChipmunk FRH is the lowest ever for a 5*; two Canadians finish top-10 in the CCI4*-S at LRK3DE.
Michael Jung of Germany maintains a commanding lead in the CCI5*-L while Canadians have strong performances in both divisions.
Tamra Smith and Fleeceworks Royal top the 5* first day at the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event; Elisabeth Halliday-Sharp one-two in 4*.