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.
Eventing
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.
Due to continued Covid-19 uncertainty, organizers have again cancelled this important CCI5*-L in Great Britain.
The German riding Amande de B’neville, led the CCI4*-L from beginning to end, wrapping up with a perfect show jumping round.
The first set of requirements to allow American athletes and support teams to enter Canada for the June 2-6 competition have been released.
Phoenix achieved the milestone while riding Pavarotti at the inaugural 2021 CCI4*-S at the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event.
Victory comes aboard Ballaghmor Class as his two-time winner Cooley Master Class is sidelined; Lisa Marie Fergusson only Canadian to finish.
Alyssa Phillips (USA) wins with Oskar, while the Canadians all place top-12 after the jumping phase of this very challenging three-day event.