Only a handful of NFs responded to the FEI with feedback on the Tokyo format, but they unanimously back a return to the drop-score scenario.
Eventing
Springpferdezuchtverband Oldenburg-International (OS) and Holsteiner mares claim 2021 titles at Lion d’Angers in France.
The Leslie/Lesley Law power couple had a big weekend, winning the CCI4*-S with Lady Chatterley, the Open Prelim and the Open Intermediate.
The Canadian has earned several wins with her OTTBs over the years, this time taking the 2020 Overall title at the Kentucky Horse Park.
"I was just hoping to finish in the top five today" said the US rider after jumping from 3rd to 1st with a clear stadium jumping round.
Top Canadian is Jessica Phoenix with Bogue Sound in 18th place; event wraps up with stadium jumping on Sunday.
Top Canadians in the Maryland 5* ahead of XC are Jessica Phoenix/Bogue Sound and Holly Jacks-Smither/Candy King, sitting 11th and 12th.
Top Canadian in the CCI5*-L is Jessica Phoenix with Bogue Sound; Kurt Martin (USA) leads the CCI3*-L aboard D.A. Lifetime.
The first horse inspection in Elkton saw just one horse spun; Canada has 5 entries in the 5* and 3 in the 3* going into the dressage phase.
Colleen Loach snags 5th place in CCI4*-L with FE Golden Eye; Jessica Phoenix takes 6th and 8th with Watson GS and Wabbit.
