The Canadian is credited with being instrumental in recent Kiwi successes and has left the discipline in that country in a far better place.
Eventing
Stars of equestrian sport were recognized at the annual gala held in-person after being celebrated virtually in 2020 due to the pandemic.
Woods Baughman named USEF Eventing CCI 4*-L national champion; Canada's Kendal Lehari and Audacious third in CCI 3*-L.
The host cities for the next two years have been decided for jumping, dressage, driving and eventing at the FEI Hybrid General Assembly.
The cross-country shook up the leaderboards in most divisions, with Woods Baughman and C’est La Vie taking over the CCI 4*-L lead.
In the CCI 2*-L, Canada's Tik Maynard and Galileo post the best dressage score of all 180 competitors in all divisions heading into XC day.
Former hunter prospect Tugce proved she was better suited to eventing; “From start to finish, she was world-class."
Canada's Mike Winter finishes 25th in the 5* with El Mundo; Kelly Houtappels-Bruder competes in CAIO4* with Flip.
The East Coast Final will take place November 10-14 at Tryon International Equestrian Center in North Carolina.
Countries from the Americas could have fewer chances than others to qualify for Paris 2024 under recently published proposals.