The new feature class at Old Salem Farm attracted 27 entries including Canada's Tiffany Foster, who was 7th riding Electrique.
show jumping
Kent Farrington piloted the speedy mare to win the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup; Erynn Ballard was 10th with De Flor 111 Z Santa Rosa.
The Canadian rode A Crown Royale to victory in a two-horse jumpoff against Sarah Lottis and Rhapsody over Joey Rycroft’s 1.45m track.
The British rider bested a field of 26 over Olaf Peterson Jr.'s challenging track, which produced just three first-round clears.
Canadians had to compete with the disadvantage of no drop score; Germany won and defending champions Ireland were second.
Canada placed fifth of the seven nations in the popular event, led by Tiffany Foster and Figor's double-clear effort.
HITS Hudson Valley Championship Week began with a win for the US rider; Canadian Mario Deslauriers riding Genial de B'neville placed 5th.
The Calgary venue's biggest tournament of the year is underway, featuring powerful international fields with Olympians and relative newcomers.
The rider from Luxembourg sailed to the win at Circus Maximus; Canadian Kyle Timm placed 11th with Casino Calvin.
Competition will take place across the three Olympic disciplines with prize money totalling over $1 million in the finals.