The French rider edged Kent Farrington and Greya to win only the second CSI5* Grand Prix for the mare, owned by the Rein family.

The Israeli rider and Gemma W delivered from the final jump-off position to edge Karl Cook in the opening CSI5* class of MLSJ week.

The US rider won the CSI3* $116,050 Agero & Silver Oak Grand Prix in Michigan less than 24 hours after his CSI5* podium finish in Canada.

Ballard will take her winning momentum to the World Championships in Aachen before returning to Traverse City for CSI5* competition this fall.

The 68-year-old rider dealt the only double-clear effort over a difficult track; not surprisingly, Canadian Erynn Ballard was in the mix in 3rd place.

Young Canadian riders earned numerous podium placings as the next generation of dressage and jumping athletes gained experience in a championship setting.

Jacob Pope's mount Jecibelle gets her first international win, while Erynn Ballard earns the Leading Lady Rider Award after a great week.

The Canadian rider kept the wins coming in the $31,100 CSI3* Speed at Traverse City aboard her “serious weapon”; Amy Millar a close second with Christiano.

The teams placed third in the CSIO5* NC at Hickstead in the UK, and 4th at the CSIO3* NC at Traverse City Horse Shows in Michigan.

With a World Championships campaign ahead, the Canadian rider earned her second major win of the week at GLEF II.