"Marginal gains and a positive trajectory for the athletes" as Canada misses its 8th-place goal, but sees some bright moments.

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.

Allison Springer and No May Moon take the CCI4*-L, edging Waylon Roberts and OKE Ruby R; new Laframboise Family Legacy Awards.

An influential Saturday has Waylon Roberts and OKE Ruby R on top in the CCI4*-L and Karl Slezak and Hot Bobo leading the CCI4*-S.

The Canadians advanced from third to first to win their first team gold since 1991; Lindsay Traisnel grabs the bronze medal.

All four team members are in the top 8 individually following solid performances in the dressage phase; cross-country tomorrow.

The Canadian rode his red-hot mare Hot Bobo in the $60,000 Adequan USEA Advanced Final at the Kentucky Horse Park.

Karl Slezak and Hot Bobo are 4th at Tryon; Leonie Bramall returns to the ring in Czech Republic; Ali Ramsay wins Kentucky Spring Classic.