There has not been a lot of movement at the top of most of the rankings; Naima Moreira Laliberté is now Canada's leading dressage rider.

Year-end recipients for Athlete, Horse, Owner Youth, Coach and Volunteer were honoured for their outstanding achievements.

Canadian Denielle Gallagher-Legriffon logs three wins; Adam Steffens-Smienk is back competing following a long illness.

The Danish dressage star and her extraordinary mare scored an impressive 88.965% to take the class in Herning.

The FEI dressage committee will 'encourage' organisers to run special classes up to CDI3* for athletes who wish to use a snaffle instead of a double bridle.

Here is a snapshot of the chart-toppers for the month, and how the Canadians stack up following the Paris Olympics.

Auction prices have been trending upwards lately, with record prices being attained in Vechta; several fetching €300,000.

While "this vision of what Dressage should embody may seem self-evident", the discipline has moved away from its traditional purpose, to its detriment.

The Paris team dressage silver medalist from Denmark conducted an entertaining and educational clinic at Highpoint Equestrian Centre in Langley.

The championships will take place in two locations: Complexe Equestre Becancour in QC and Thunderbird Show Park in BC.