Canadians riding at the French venue included Tiffany Foster, Mario Deslauriers, Danielle Lambert, Makayla Barta and Stephanie Valdes.

Many top international riders used this iconic show in France as a springboard to Tokyo, including the winning French rider.

Thunderbird Show Park's Western Family event in Langley, BC, wrapped up on Sunday with a second grand prix win this season for Phillips.

The grand finale of the CSI5* was the perfect tune-up prior to the Olympics for Brash (GBR) against a tough international field.

New parents Steve and Fanny had a banner Saturday, with Steve winning the Ducati Prize and Fanni earning her first 5* ribbon.

Brittni Raflowitz gets her first FEI Grand Prix win with Hilton van de Breepoel; Vanessa Mannix just misses the podium with Catinka 25.

Kim Farlinger and Imara take Jumper Classic; Brady Mitchell rides Casting Call to first place in Hunter Derby.

The stunning destination of Monte Carlo provided the backdrop for wins by the Paris Panthers in the GCL and Darragh Kenny in the grand prix.

Just three days ahead of the Olympic Definite Entries deadline every rider was out to impress, but it was the home side that prevailed.

Questions over the status of a corporate owner mean that Israel’s first-ever Olympic jumping team must manage without its anchor rider.