The #1-ranked female rider wasted no time getting back in the winner's circle, taking the 1.50m qualifier at tbird riding Northern Light.

The Canadian rode Habab W to take the hotly-contested class at Longines Global Future Champions at Tops International Arena in Valkenswaard.

The US rider narrowly edged a pair of Canadians at the top of the leaderboard in this highly competitive division for top young talent.

Canadians Kassidy Keith with Havana and Vanessa Mannix riding Carmela Z rounded out the podium as the tbird tournament gets underway.

The win by the German marked the country's sweep of all individual equestrian medals at these Games; Canada knows what they need to do going forward.

None of the Canadians made the cut, but there is a slim chance that Mario Deslauriers (31st) could draw in if someone drops out.

This victory marked Great Britain’s third team title in the history of jumping at the Olympic Games; USA took silver and France bronze.

The NAYC got underway in Traverse City, Michigan, with jumping and dressage teams from across the US, Canada and Mexico.

There were a few surprises: the defending Olympic champions from Sweden placed 8th, Brazil was eliminated and Switzerland is out.

Germany sets the standard with three clears; team members will all be eligible to compete in the individual qualifier on Monday.