Richard Vogel and Codex 28 win the $35,000 WEF Challenge Cup Premiere Round to kick off the new season at Wellington International.
show jumping
It was no class for the faint-hearted, with only five making it to the jumpoff, including 'not the quickest horse on the planet.'
The fun and exciting show jumping event raises funds for more than 40 Palm Beach County charities every year at Wellington International.
The Monday wrap-up of the holiday extravaganza saw the UK rider win the feature event to close the London International Horse Show.
Day three featured the FEI Driving World Cup, Christmas Cracker and Snowflake Stakes; John Whitaker receives Lifetime Achievement Award.
Daniel Coyle rode Ariel Grange's Legacy to win the $250,000 CSI4*-W over a tough, technical track that saw few clear rounds.
It was another jam-packed day of dressage, driving and jumping at this iconic holiday show, with large international fields.
The jumping selection criteria for Canadian athletes are now available on the Equestrian Canada website.
Aaron Vale (USA) wins Thursday's feature class of the Split Rock Jumping Tour in which three Canadians placed in the top 10.
Europe Division 1 will start with 8 teams: Belgium, Ireland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, the Netherlands and Switzerland.