A brief explanation of when and why alternate horse-and-rider pairs can step in prior to and during competition at the Tokyo Olympics.

Equestrian Canada and the COC have officially announced Canada’s equestrian team for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

UK’s one-off 5* over the Burghley weekend will have a Mark Phillips track and backing from a pharma boss known as “Dr Pot”.

Equestrian Canada has named the horses and riders qualified to be nominated to compete at the Olympic Games July 23-Aug. 8.

With equine welfare in mind, the Equine Health and Welfare Committee will be working towards the implementation of a noseband tightness rule.

International travel restrictions due to the pandemic forced the cancellation; Eventing Nations Cup/Three Day still planned for August 13-15.

Yet another tragedy has befallen the beleaguered athlete, this time the death of his 4* horse at the final fence of a qualifier in Australia.

The National Three-Day Championships in Taupo, New Zealand, featured 1*to 4* divisions and a Young Horse Championship.

Five Canadians finish in the top 20 in the CCI 4*-L in Allentown, NJ, led by Karl Slezak and Fernhill Wishes, who placed 6th.

An additional $25,000 to be awarded for USEF Eventing National Championship to take place concurrently in October.