Celebrating contributors to the sport, the Equestrian Canada awards were presented to the Owner, Volunteer, Official and Sponsor of the Year.
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After a five-year hiatus, the night of celebration of the industry's movers and shakers (and unsung heroes) returned to the Liberty Grand.
Moreira Laliberte and her Paris Olympic mount scored 75.745%, after winning the previous night's Grand Prix test.
The pair took the two-day, three-round National 1.40m Jr/Am Jumping Championship for the third year in a row.
The registered nurse found the son of Cabardino in a field of two-year-olds in Ocala and the pair added to their Royal championship ribbons.
Canada just missed the cut, finishing 11th behind Italy who moved ahead of Brazil; the series will feature four qualifying legs and a Final.
Erynn Ballard (CAN), Kaitlin Campbell (USA) and Richard Howley (IRL) earned their second team victory and lead the overall standings.
A fan favourite competition on the Royal's opening weekend, Lehari led from start to finish aboard her mom's beer-loving Canadian Sport Horse.
After this third qualifier in France, Gregory Wathelet (BEL) leads the World Cup Western European League standings.
The American was also awarded Leading International Rider honours at the event which ran at the Kentucky Horse Park, Oct. 29-Nov. 03.