Canadian Sam Walker nabs second place aboard Carruso PJ to close out week 1 of the Lake Placid Horse Shows in New York.

The 2nd of three Nations Cups to be held in North America took place in San Juan Capistrano and was won by Team USA, who lead the standings.

Lacey Gilbertson and Karlin van’t Vennehof won the 3rd round in the series while Canada's Sam Walker was 4th riding Ivanhoe.

Canada's Sam Walker places fourth in the class riding Equine America Ivanhoe GPH in a field of 44 over Catsy Cruz's track.

Sunday's Holiday & Horses $50,000 feature saw a field of 53 riders compete for the lion’s share of the prize money.

The FEI Jumping Nations Cup Youth Finals in Peelbergen, NED, almost didn't happen for the team due to travel delays.

Young Canadian athletes captured dressage and jumping medals and many top-eight finishes in individual and team competitions.

The 20-year-old becomes the youngest competitor ever to win the gruelling Derby which over the years has yielded just 24 clears in 730 rounds.

Young riders made a big splash on the international stage in Calgary, a promising sign for the future of the sport.

Sam Walker takes the AON Winning Round with Evita; UK rider Matthew Sampson realizes lifelong dream in RBC Grand Prix.