All Canadian horses pass the initial inspection at the Paris Olympics; eventing dressage starts July 27th at the Versailles venue.
Jessica Phoenix
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.
The 2nd in the "Conversations with Team Canada” series features the all-women team who competed in the Arville Eventing Nations Cup in 2023.
Oliver Townend and Ballaghmor Class win the 2023 edition; Canada's Phoenix and Wabbit place 11th of 58 starters.