K3DE is the longest-running 5* event in the Americas; the weekend also features the $340,000 Kentucky International 1.60m Grand Prix.
The Longines League of Nations season opener took place at a new venue over course designer Frank Rothenberger's challenging track.
Canadians factored strongly at the top the leaderboard, with Ali Ramsay 2nd and 4th in the week 6 kickoff at Desert International Horse Park.
Under the leadership of chef d’équipe Di Lampard, the British squad delivered a memorable season ‒ and hope to carry that success forward.
The strong squad looks to improve on their third-place finish last year led by their longtime chef d’équipe, Otto Becker.
Chef d'équipe Édouard Coupérie talks about team strategy, training and horse management ahead of the Longines League of Nations 2026.
The Canadian has won every week since November; this time it was aboard Chatadel PS in the $62,500 Hermès CSI4* 1.50m Classic.
A tough international field of 38 tackled the €172,500 event that saw 12 advance to the jump-off and five double-clear performances.
The Canadian was best in the $32,000 Cavalor CSI5* 1.45m Classic; fellow Canuck Vanessa Mannix third riding Lehar in Thermal, CA.
Brazil secured the final qualifying spot for 2026 by finishing 10th in the ranking, edging Sweden to again earn its place in the series.