Talent and camaraderie will be the key to success as they focus on fostering developing riders while refining strategies of veteran athletes.

As we meet the teams that will take part in the series this year, Swiss precision awaits with chef d’équipe Peter Van Der Waaij at the helm.

Under the leadership of chef d’équipe Peter Weinberg, Belgium is well-equipped to contend for another major title.

Excitement is already building for the team jumping series which begins in Abu Dhabi, February 11-15, featuring the top-10 ranked nations.

Canada just missed the cut, finishing 11th behind Italy who moved ahead of Brazil; the series will feature four qualifying legs and a Final.

Without a single rail between them, the team swept to victory with foot-perfect performances, edging Sweden and Great Britain.

Canada sits just outside the qualification roster in 11th position; Ireland currently leads the standings as U25 athletes figure prominently.

Adverse weather conditions in Europe have forced the cancellation of the third leg of the new jumping series.

There were surprises, with the Olympic champs from Sweden missing the cut along with the British, while the Dutch, Irish and US advanced.

Ten teams are set for a flying start in Abu Dhabi when this highly-anticipated new series gets underway on February 11.