Germany’s Michael Jung and 'Chipmunk' won the 5*-L, while Canada's Jessica Phoenix and Freedom GS charged from 14th to 3rd in the 4*-S.

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.

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.

Organizers are currently seeking a new title sponsor for the series which includes Kentucky, Badminton and Burghley three-day events.

A heartbreaking rail for fellow Brit Tom McEwen in stadium jumping saw him relegated to 2nd; Will Coleman and Diablo take CCI4*-S.

Halliday holds onto first place in the CCI4*-S, where Jessica Phoenix is the top Canadian in 16th place with Freedom GS.

The Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event got underway with the first day of dressage, with a dozen Canadian entries in the CCI4*-S.

Olympians and World Champions, including three of the world’s top four riders, are entered in this annual fixture which runs April 25-28.