Breeders welcomed the alternative format for the Cup classes following the second year the Royal Winter Fair has been cancelled.
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The Riesenbeck International facility in Germany was developed by show jumper Ludger Beerbaum and Baron Constantin Heereman.
The Canadian has earned several wins with her OTTBs over the years, this time taking the 2020 Overall title at the Kentucky Horse Park.
The 26-year-old punched his ticket towards the series Final in Leipzig, Germany next April with a cool jump-off round.
Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA) and Lord Lucio were 2nd and Lauren Balcomb (AUS) with Verdini D’Houtveld were 3rd at Tryon Fall 4.
"I was just hoping to finish in the top five today" said the US rider after jumping from 3rd to 1st with a clear stadium jumping round.
Top Canadian is Jessica Phoenix with Bogue Sound in 18th place; event wraps up with stadium jumping on Sunday.
Top Canadians in the Maryland 5* ahead of XC are Jessica Phoenix/Bogue Sound and Holly Jacks-Smither/Candy King, sitting 11th and 12th.
The Chilean rider scored his second Welcome win at Tryon International Equestrian Center over Michel Vaillancourt's formidable course.
The AGM took place virtually on Sept. 28 and featured reports from the president, Finance and Audit committee, and Nominating committee.