Top Canadians in the $73,000 class were Tiffany Foster, 5th with Figor, and Mario Deslaurier, 10th riding Bardolina 2.

Foster joins fellow Canadian Erynn Ballard who previously received the weekly honour for the high-score female rider based on results.

The victory marked a triumphant return for the German rider after a four-year absence from WEF; Tiffany Foster 5th with Northern Light.

Sunday's feature event at WEF 1 was clinched by Hilary McNerney and Singuletto with Foster and Vienna hot on their heels.

The first international grand prix of the 2021 WEF circuit ended in a win for Madden, with two Canadians in the top ten.

Tiffany Foster and Vienna place third at PBIEC as the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival gets set to start January 6.

The international field at PBIEC saw 45 riders vying for the top spot, while Tiffany Foster and Galino were 5th in the National Grand Prix.

ESP Holiday & Horses CSI4* continues despite unsubstantiated rumours that the series will soon be cancelled due to COVID concerns.

Erynn Ballard and Sam Walker place 4th and 7th, while Tiffany Foster and Vienna grab 2nd in a 1.40m class earlier in the day.

Beth Underhill also had a top-10 finish with Count Me In during Saturday's feature at the Desert International Horse Park in Thermal, CA.