A controversial proposal to more than double certain “per diems” was passed by just a handful of votes at the FEI General Assembly.

Aboard Viamdios D’Avril, Esdale came out on top after three phases of competition ahead of reserve champion Rayne Dubois.

The Reins maintain a top string of horses for Canadian Olympian Beth Underhill, Brady Mitchell and Harold Chopping.

The victory came aboard Ariel Grange’s Legacy; Canadians Tiffany Foster and Ali Ramsay place 3rd and 4th in the feature event.

Making his Royal debut, the Egyptian rider flew to victory aboard El Conde; Sam Walker was the top Canadian in the class, in 5th place.

A pair of 17-year-olds, Lily Elliot and Esme Chapman, took these prestigious and challenging equitation classes at the Royal Horse Show.

Nicholas now has a new favourite memory of The Royal besides cinnamon buns; Mario delights the home crowd aboard Bardolina.

Canadians Ryan Torkkeli and Jessica Phoenix both had podium finishes last weekend in Germany and Virginia, respectively.

A reception at the Tanbark Club at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair celebrated athletes, horses, owners and volunteers.

Boudheib International Endurance Village in the UAE has been named host; event will take place in February 2023.