The pair win the $37,000 Restylane 1.45m CSI2* ‒ a hot start, as it is their first show after a lengthy break due to the pandemic.
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Organizers hope to make an official announcement of the venue's plans for the 2021 season no later than March 15th.
Top Canadians in the $73,000 class were Tiffany Foster, 5th with Figor, and Mario Deslaurier, 10th riding Bardolina 2.
The Israeli rider took the $37,000 Douglas Elliman Real Estate 1.45m CSI5*; top Canadian was Erynn Ballard in 6th with Ronja.
Over 60 entries took to the beautiful World Equestrian Center Stadium in Ocala to compete over a course designed by Canada's Peter Grant.
Foster joins fellow Canadian Erynn Ballard who previously received the weekly honour for the high-score female rider based on results.
Vale started and finished the week on a high note, completely dominating featured competition at HITS Post Time Farm.
The victory marked a triumphant return for the German rider after a four-year absence from WEF; Tiffany Foster 5th with Northern Light.
Three Canadians finished in the top 10 in the $37,000 class, led by Mario Deslauriers and Bardolina 2, who placed second.
Canadians topped the leaderboard, claiming all three podium positions in the Sunday feature at Desert International Horse Park in Thermal, CA.
