The CPKC International Grand Prix presented by Rolex at the Spruce Meadows Masters drew huge crowds and a large star-studded field of 38.

Canadians had to compete with the disadvantage of no drop score; Germany won and defending champions Ireland were second.

Canada placed fifth of the seven nations in the popular event, led by Tiffany Foster and Figor's double-clear effort.

HITS Hudson Valley Championship Week began with a win for the US rider; Canadian Mario Deslauriers riding Genial de B'neville placed 5th.

Lisa White of Alberta and Isabelle Hébert and Charmaine Steeves of New Brunswick won the popular annual contest out of 50,000 entrants.

The Calgary venue's biggest tournament of the year is underway, featuring powerful international fields with Olympians and relative newcomers.

Canadian para-dressage athletes have good performances in the Grand Prix in Versailles; Roberta Sheffield and Fairuza qualify for Freestyle.

The rider from Luxembourg sailed to the win at Circus Maximus; Canadian Kyle Timm placed 11th with Casino Calvin.

Following accusations of leniency, the Dansk Ride Forbund has taken the unusual step of rejecting the decision of its own disciplinary panel.

The cattle drug monensin was believed to have been present in large quantities in a shipment of horse feed; OK state officials are investigating.