Despite international interest, the minimum requirement of three teams could not be met in this only North American leg of the series.
Eventing
The equine nutrition company is the new presenting partner of the Mad Barn Indoor Eventing Challenge and the Big Ben Challenge.
The sixth leg of this important Olympic-qualifying series took place at Avenches, Switzerland; next stop is Bromont, QC.
Colleen Loach, Selena O’Hanlon, Jessica Phoenix, and Lindsay Traisnel will represent the maple leaf in the CCIO4*-NC in Quebec, Aug. 11-12.
Just four more competitions remain in this eventing series, concluding at Boekelo where the final Paris Olympics team place will be awarded.
Show jumper Von Eckermann has held onto his #1 position for a year; Fry is challenging von Bredow-Werndl for top dressage honours.
Thanks to a generous donation, travel grants will assist in the costs of travelling and competing in the CCIO4* in Belgium.
The Dutch team bested the US squad despite losing a team member, and now move up to into second place in the series.
Highlights of competitions in Europe and North America where Canadian horse-and-rider combinations are rocking the maple leaf.
Colleen Loach is top Canadian in 4th place with 'Goldie'; Boyd Martin scores a hat-trick in the CCI2*-L, CCI3*-L and CCI4*-S divisions.