The Brits win another important championship, the German gives a masterclass with Chipmunk, and Canada's Jessica Phoenix and Lacey place 30th.

Only six combinations beat the optimum time over an intense World Championship track that saw 19 of 87 starters fail to complete.

Day 1 of eventing dressage got underway with a solid test for the sole Canadian, while Tom McEwen (GBR) and JL Dublin set the benchmark.

The New Zealander and 'Max' were one of just four to go double-clear; Jessica Phoenix and Fluorescent Adolescent bound up the 4* leaderboard.

The US rider is closely followed by Phillip Dutton and Possante; Canada is represented in the CCI4*-S by Jessica Phoenix and Fluorescent Adolescent.

There were a pair of Canadians on the podium at the Florida Horse Park, with Sarah Wyssen and Peace Out Man taking 3rd spot.

Members of the iconic Musical Ride benefited from a two-day confidence- and skill-building workshop with eventer Jessica Phoenix.

Canada's Jessica Phoenix and Freedom GS finish 21st in elite company at the UBS-Cup CCIO4* at CHIO Aachen.

The US rider had led after dressage, but slipped to 4th after cross-country before bouncing back; Canadians won the 4*-S and the 2*-L.

The Aussie moved to the top of the leaderboard with both her rides ahead of Canada's Jessica Phoenix and Wabbit following Saturday's cross-country.