The FEI North American Youth Championships took place in Williamsburg, MI; here are the Final placings and top-5 Canadian finishers.
Dressage
Canada’s Camille Carier Bergeron and Finnlanderin have a good test but the team finishes just out of the final qualifying spot.
An oppressively hot and humid day saw some lovely tests and also the shocking elimination of the US team.
The draw deciding starting orders for the 15 countries has been held; the Grand Prix takes place over two days.
A rare warning card for use of rollkur has been belatedly issued in Paris – but only after the world's most influential animal rights organisation intervened.
The veteran team of Mike Winter, Karl Slezak, and Jessica Phoenix are looking forward to Saturday's cross-country test.
All eyes will be on Isabell Werth and her new ride (and secret weapon?) Wendy, plus some Olympic dressage facts and figures.
Board members of the International Dressage Riders Club have released a statement condemning the actions of Charlotte Dujardin.
The athlete is ineligible to compete, effective immediately, pending an investigation into a horse welfare incident.
"I am deeply ashamed..." The British dressage rider was a strong medal hopeful and the reason for her withdrawal has sent shockwaves through the community.