A cheque for $100,000 was added to the fund, to be used to support Canadian equestrian athletes and equine industry development.
The first group of event riders benefitting from funds from the U25 scholarship program have been announced.
Sheffield and Wonky earned their best freestyle score to date; next stop for the pair is the Ottawa CPEDI3* for the team event.
Some confusion has resulted from the recent announcement regarding USEF membership and foreign riders; US Equestrian responds.
The show remains one of the most prestigious in the world, attracting top-class jumping, driving and dressage athletes and over 2,800 horses.
The 2018 world champion led the competition from start to finish and had four rails in hand going into the final phase.
As spring competition at Wellington begins to wind down, the US rider prevails over Australian Rowan Willis; two Canadians in top 10.
In that nation's first outing of the 2023 FEI Dressage Nations Cup season, they edged the Netherlands and Germany with strong scores.
The Swede has held the lead since August 2022, thanks to the great King Edward and Olympic, World Championship and World Cup Final victories.
Equestrian Canada is joining with PTSOs with funds to help support education, participation, and emergency response efforts.