The outbreak is linked to a national event in Le Mans where FEI dressage horses attended the following week, although housed in different stables.
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After 12 years of service, the Canadian had to step away from the Board as VP and Chair, but will still serve in several important capacities.
Talent, hard work and inspiration was celebrated in four categories in Abu Dhabi during the FEI General Assembly 2024.
There has not been a lot of movement at the top of most of the rankings; Naima Moreira Laliberté is now Canada's leading dressage rider.
The Australian current world #1-ranked four-in-hand driver and his team were polished and consistent over the two days of competition.
Bringing horse sampling in line with WADA's human athlete protocols has hit a number of logistical challenges.
The American won his third major class of the show; two Canadians in the jump-off, with Tiffany Foster finishing second riding Electrique.
Canada just missed the cut, finishing 11th behind Italy who moved ahead of Brazil; the series will feature four qualifying legs and a Final.
After this third qualifier in France, Gregory Wathelet (BEL) leads the World Cup Western European League standings.
The German and the 14-year-old bay gelding won the FEI Dressage World Cup Grand Prix - her sixth victory at this French venue.