The Canadian piloted Macarena 42, her 12-year-old Oldenburg mare, to a very close second in the CSI2* Longines Grand Prix.

Up to 10 grants of up to $2,500 each will be available for riders aged 25 and under aiming to compete in the MARS Bromont U25 CCI in June.

The Longines League of Nations season opener took place at a new venue over course designer Frank Rothenberger's challenging track.

The US rider punched her ticket to the Final in Fort Worth, producing the only double-clear effort of the $300,000 class.

The Canadian made it a double after Wednesday's win, this time aboard Paladin 116: “He’s got everything in his favour to win a class like this.”

Canadians factored strongly at the top the leaderboard, with Ali Ramsay 2nd and 4th in the week 6 kickoff at Desert International Horse Park.

Ben Maher and Ginger-Blue won the class, while Nina Mallevaey and the Rein family's My Clementine snagged third place.

The Canadian piloted Her Game Ball BG to victory; "It's a strange sport. You do get better with age." she commented on her recent successes.

February 23rd promises to be a night of fun and fundraising for Canadian show jumpers, with some amazing silent auction items on offer.

The world's largest equestrian trade fair broke records and acknowledged some of the most innovative products in horse sports.