Thanks to a generous donation, travel grants will assist in the costs of travelling and competing in the CCIO4* in Belgium.

The Dutch team bested the US squad despite losing a team member, and now move up to into second place in the series.

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

Colleen Loach is top Canadian in 4th place with 'Goldie'; Boyd Martin scores a hat-trick in the CCI2*-L, CCI3*-L and CCI4*-S divisions.

The generous donation will allow Canadians to attend two Nations Cups in 2023 at Bromont and Belgium in August.

It’s the Boyd and Phil Show in Bromont following a spectacular day of sport, with the pair leading four divisions at the Quebec venue.

Boyd Martin knocks Phillip Dutton from the top of the CCI2*-L, while Colleen Loach holds onto the lead in the CCI4*-L with FE Golden Eye.

Canadian Olympian Loach and ‘Goldie’ sit solidly in first place with 27.6 pp; the dressage phase continues on Friday at the Quebec venue.

All but one of the 88 horses presented for inspection in the CCI4*-L, CCI3*-L and CCI2*-L will move forward to the dressage phase.

A hot battle ensued between three central European nations as opportunities narrow for those seeking Olympic team qualification.