Sunday brought rain for the second day of Grand Prix dressage competition, while the vaulters undertook the technical test.

Two Canadian dressage athletes – Naima Moreira Laliberté and Ryan Torkkeli – have been named for the FEI World Championships.

The German rode a new partner, Dünensee to the win; top Canadian was Naïma Moreira Laliberté on Statesman in third spot.

Three Canadians ‒ Brittany Fraser-Beaulieu, Naima Moreira Laliberté and Diane Creech ‒ reached the podium in CDI4* action in Wellington.

Week 8 of the Global Dressage Festival in Wellington saw a number of outstanding performances from Canadian riders in several divisions.

Alice Tarjan and Serenade MF led the way in Saturday's class; Canada's Naima Moreira Laliberté and Statesman finished in third place.

The pair represented Canada in the CDI-W at the World Equestrian Center–Ocala, earning 73.30% for fourth place in the Grand Prix Freestyle.

Holzer scored 76.480% at the World Equestrian Center Dressage IV show; Naima Moreira Laliberte (CAN) and Statesman placed 4th with 73.300%.

Canada places 7th in the Nations’ Cup at CHIO Aachen, led by Fraser-Beaulieu and All In who post a personal best of 73.891% in the GP.

The Canadians who made up the Tokyo squad will reunite to compete against world-renowned dressage teams at this prestigious event.