The Spruce Meadows North American continued on Saturday with wins for Deslauriers and Conor Swail in the International Ring.
Mario Deslauriers
Highlights of the 'Masters' weekend included a big payday for the Swiss rider and a Canadian team victory in a small but fierce field.
The Israeli rider edged McLain Ward and Contagious for the victory; Canadian Mario Deslauriers rode Uris de la Roque to 4th place.
“I was coming here mostly just to go around" said the Canadian, who rode Emerson, about his first show back after the Tokyo Olympics.
The top 30 tackled Santiago Valera’s large and demanding course with Deslauriers picking up 13 penalties during his trip.
Deslauriers and the Holsteiner mare sailed around Santiago Valera's colourful Olympic course clear in the 5th-best time of the day.
The Jumping Individual Qualifier will take place on August 3, with the top 30 combinations moving on to the Individual Final.
Equestrian Canada and the COC have officially announced Canada’s equestrian team for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
A pair of greys hurdle the massive 2.10 metres (6'10.6") Puissance wall, while Canada's Mario Deslauriers and Emerson place 5th in Speed Stake.
Amy Millar delivers a double clear with Truman for the Canadian Team as the United States claims victory, followed by Ireland and Brazil.