As we meet the teams that will take part in the series this year, Swiss precision awaits with chef d’équipe Peter Van Der Waaij at the helm.

Discussions included horse welfare, format changes, risk management, safety mechanisms, flag rules and more.

The 17-year-old from Burlington rode her own Toucare KDW Z to one of just two double-clear rounds to win the 1.45m event on Sunday.

The grass derby field in Wellington saw 44 international entries compete over Olaf Petersen Jr's course, with the German rider duplicating last year's victory.

The pair won the $200,000 UF Health Grand Prix CSI4* in a three-horse jumpoff – the US rider's third international victory in two weeks.

The Canadian rode the 10-year-old Belgian Warmblood owned by his mom Lesley Martin to the win in their first FEI week together at WEC-Ocala.

The German rider took his second win of the tour in Abu Dhabi, UAE aboard Otterongo Alpha Z as Week 2 of the international show commenced.

As a fresh new year gets underway, Laura Kraut (USA) is now the leading female in the jumping rankings, edging out Canada's Tiffany Foster.

The 12 weeks of competition at Wellington International will feature the season finale $750,000 Rolex Grand Prix at the end of March.

Under the leadership of chef d’équipe Peter Weinberg, Belgium is well-equipped to contend for another major title.