Former hunter prospect Tugce proved she was better suited to eventing; “From start to finish, she was world-class."
Jessica Phoenix
Top Canadian is Jessica Phoenix with Bogue Sound in 18th place; event wraps up with stadium jumping on Sunday.
Top Canadians in the Maryland 5* ahead of XC are Jessica Phoenix/Bogue Sound and Holly Jacks-Smither/Candy King, sitting 11th and 12th.
Top Canadian in the CCI5*-L is Jessica Phoenix with Bogue Sound; Kurt Martin (USA) leads the CCI3*-L aboard D.A. Lifetime.
The first horse inspection in Elkton saw just one horse spun; Canada has 5 entries in the 5* and 3 in the 3* going into the dressage phase.
Colleen Loach snags 5th place in CCI4*-L with FE Golden Eye; Jessica Phoenix takes 6th and 8th with Watson GS and Wabbit.
The 19-year-old sustained a minor injury during his final prep gallop and the decision was made not to present him at the first jog.
A portion of every tasty treat bag sold between now and December 31st will be donated to Canadian Cancer Research.
Equestrian Canada and the COC have officially announced Canada’s equestrian team for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
Alyssa Phillips (USA) wins with Oskar, while the Canadians all place top-12 after the jumping phase of this very challenging three-day event.
