"Marginal gains and a positive trajectory for the athletes" as Canada misses its 8th-place goal, but sees some bright moments.
Jessica Phoenix
Michael Jung of Germany nudges Great Britain’s Laura Collett out of first place, while Team Canada improves to 11th.
All Canadian horses pass the initial inspection at the Paris Olympics; eventing dressage starts July 27th at the Versailles venue.
Eventing competition will run July 27-29 followed by dressage from July 30 to August 4 at the Château de Versailles.
Boyd Martin is in complete contention across the board; Canadian Jessica Phoenix and Watson GS lead the Canadian-heavy CCI4*-S division.
Two days of dressage culminated with last year's winning rider on top; Canada's Jessica Phoenix sits 62nd with Wabbit.
A heartbreaking rail for fellow Brit Tom McEwen in stadium jumping saw him relegated to 2nd; Will Coleman and Diablo take CCI4*-S.
Halliday holds onto first place in the CCI4*-S, where Jessica Phoenix is the top Canadian in 16th place with Freedom GS.
The pair of thoroughbreds from North America will contest MARS Badminton 5* Event May 8-12 for Jessica Phoenix and Meghan O’Donoghue.
A starting lineup of 90 entries – including Canada's Jessica Phoenix and Wabbit – is set to compete for record first prize money.
