In this interim recap after two days of competition, Canadians have been winning ribbons and stepping onto the podium.

The USA and Ireland jumped off for first place honours in the inaugural CSIO3* FEI Nations Cup during GLEF III.

The Irish 'dream team' brought home their third consecutive win in this event at Thunderbird Show Park in Langley, BC.

Canadian para-dressage athletes have good performances in the Grand Prix in Versailles; Roberta Sheffield and Fairuza qualify for Freestyle.

"Marginal gains and a positive trajectory for the athletes" as Canada misses its 8th-place goal, but sees some bright moments.

All Canadian horses pass the initial inspection at the Paris Olympics; eventing dressage starts July 27th at the Versailles venue.

Eventing competition will run July 27-29 followed by dressage from July 30 to August 4 at the Château de Versailles.

Amy Millar, Mario Deslauriers and Erynn Ballard will represent the maple leaf in Paris; Tiffany Foster named as travelling alternate.

Chef d’équipe Gail Greenough led the team of Elizabeth Bates, Kara Chad, Lea Rucker and Kyle Timm in The Netherlands.

The squad and chef d'equipe Gail Greenough will represent the maple leaf at the CSIO3* Kronenberg Nations Cup, May 16-19.