"Marginal gains and a positive trajectory for the athletes" as Canada misses its 8th-place goal, but sees some bright moments.

All four team members are in the top 8 individually following solid performances in the dressage phase; cross-country tomorrow.

Highlights of competitions in Europe and North America where Canadian horse-and-rider combinations are rocking the maple leaf.

Eventers, show jumpers and dressage athletes all have impressive results in competitions in the US, the UK and Spain.

Seven athletes and horses have been announced as team and alternate combinations for the FEI Eventing World Championships.

Laura Collett is crowned the winner with just 21.4 pp; Canadian Mike Winter and El Mundo successfully complete their first Badminton.

Canadian Mike Winter places 18th with El Mundo, while Izzy Taylor, Oliver Townend and Yasmin Ingham top the three 4* divisions.

Day 1 at FEI Barefoot Retreats Burnham Market International sees a truly international field tackling the courses in CCI4* long and short competition.