There were some surprises as the USA is relegated to fifth, with Brazil and Colombia leading the field going into the Team Final tomorrow.
Mario Deslauriers
Seven teams took to the International Ring at Spruce Meadows for this long-standing, hard-fought team event in front of a sold-out crowd.
Foster wins another; Deslauriers gets a piece of the $1,000,000 ATCO Queen Elizabeth II Cup as the summer tournaments draw to a close.
It was an exciting start to the 2023 Spruce Meadows FEI international tournament season, with large fields in all rings at the Calgary venue.
As the North American league series concludes, the USA and Mexico have secured spots in the Longines Nations Cup Final in Barcelona.
The US and Mexico battled it out in a jumpoff for the win in San Miguel De Allende, the first of three Nations Cups in North America.
Ten-time Canadian Olympian Ian Millar makes his debut as chef d’équipe, leading a strong squad to the top of the podium.
Nicholas now has a new favourite memory of The Royal besides cinnamon buns; Mario delights the home crowd aboard Bardolina.
The Irish rider led the victory lap in the $406,000 grand prix, this time with Count Me In; Canadian Mario Deslauriers is 5th with Bardolina.
The US rider has found yet another winning partner, while Canada's Mario Deslauriers and Bardolina nab third place in the rich class.