Canada strikes gold twice at these important championships for rising talent which took place in Traverse City, Michigan, August 8-13.

Brazil goes first at the Final in Barcelona; Team Canada's chef d'equipe is Eric Lamaze, while Mark Laskin leads Team Mexico.

"We just have to keep focusing on the things that they did well so we can continue to build on that..." ~ chef d’équipe Rebecca Howard.

Lots of surprises on Saturday at the FEI Eventing Worlds, while at Le Pin-Au-Haras Canadian Houtappels-Bruder continues to shine.

With the World Championships in Herning done and dusted, EC reflects on the final day, the overall experience and the path forward.

Belgium had to settle for second, with the Netherlands in third after an exciting afternoon of competition in Piazza di Siena.

Germany successfully defended their title, edging the US; Beatrice Boucher, Pia Fortmuller, Megan Lane and Evi Strasser rode for Canada.

The team event will take place at WEF on March 5th and features an all-female Canadian squad led by new chef d'équipe Eric Lamaze.

The competition is shaping up to be an interesting mix of experienced veterans and newcomers to this level, including the Canadian squad.

Highlights of the 'Masters' weekend included a big payday for the Swiss rider and a Canadian team victory in a small but fierce field.