The Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event got underway with the first day of dressage, with a dozen Canadian entries in the CCI4*-S.

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

The German's score of 20.1pp with fischerChipmunk FRH is the lowest ever for a 5*; two Canadians finish top-10 in the CCI4*-S at LRK3DE.

Michael Jung of Germany maintains a commanding lead in the CCI5*-L while Canadians have strong performances in both divisions.

Victory comes aboard Ballaghmor Class as his two-time winner Cooley Master Class is sidelined; Lisa Marie Fergusson only Canadian to finish.

A very difficult course coupled with pouring rain made cross-country day in Kentucky especially challenging.

No change to the top spot in the 5*; top Canadian is Colleen Loach with Qorry Blue d'Argouges at the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event.

The "Best Weekend All Year" got off to a snow-covered start on FEI jog day April 21st while fans worldwide await the livestream coverage.

Competition began with a special combined test on Friday at the Brook Ledge Great Meadow International (GMI), presented by Adequan®.

Canadian eventers made a strong statement with multiple top-10 placings at the 2018 FEI WEG Test Event and Chattahoochee Hills Horse Trials.