Canadians owned the podium in the CDI1* Intermediate I, while Susan Pape (GBR) and Harmony’s Giulilanta took the 5* Freestyle.

An oppressively hot and humid day saw some lovely tests and also the shocking elimination of the US team.

Eventing competition will run July 27-29 followed by dressage from July 30 to August 4 at the Château de Versailles.

The Canadian and her longtime partner scored 70.723%, Chris von Martels and Eclips place second during May Dressage CDI3*.

It's a personal best for Ariana Chia and Guateque IV, while Naima Moreira Laliberte and Statesman take the Special qualifier.

Ridden by Canadian Naima Moreira Laliberté, the 10-year-old mare trounced the competition in the Prix St. Georges CDI1* at AGDF.

Highlights of competitions in Europe and North America where Canadian horse-and-rider combinations are rocking the maple leaf.

Eventers, show jumpers and dressage athletes all have impressive results in competitions in the US, the UK and Spain.

The World Champions reached a new pinnacle with a best-ever score of 90.995; Canada's Naima Moreira Laliberte and Statesman place 14th.

The Canadian Olympic hopeful and Pan Am gold medalist was competing at the FEI Dressage World Cup Western European League in Madrid.