The Australian driver led the first leg of the 2022/23 series from gate to wire ahead of Ijsbrand Chardon (NED) and Koos de Ronde (NED).
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Boyd Exell remains in front individually after an intense marathon in Pratoni Del Vivaro as the masterful Dutch take the team lead.
Kelly Houtappels-Bruder drove Flip to third place at Le Pin-au-Haras, FRA, their second medal after a silver medal effort at the 2020 Worlds.
Lots of surprises on Saturday at the FEI Eventing Worlds, while at Le Pin-Au-Haras Canadian Houtappels-Bruder continues to shine.
The first three Canadian eventers complete their dressage tests, while Kelly Houtappels-Bruder prepares to begin the Singles Driving Worlds.
Pemberton was a major entity in the sport of driving as competitor, judge and chairman of the FEI Driving Committee.
A roster of international stars were victorious to wrap up a successful show, including a Belgian and Australian, plus lots of local talent.
The Queen was on hand to watch her home-bred Highland mare win the championship; Von Eckerman and Deusser take feature jumping events.
Kelly Houtappels-Bruder won the CAI 3* Horse Single division in France while Roberta Sheffield has strong scores in Belgium.
The new FEI Driving World Cup victor (and imminent father-to-be) ousted the reigning champion in an exciting drive-off in Leipzig.