It was an exciting start to the 2023 Spruce Meadows FEI international tournament season, with large fields in all rings at the Calgary venue.

The FEI is considering sanctions for countries with a ‘prevalence’ of doping following the world’s richest endurance race in March.

Last year's winner, Canada's Beth Underhill, places 7th riding Nikka VD Bisschop after an exciting 14-horse jump-off at the French venue.

Colleen Loach is top Canadian in 4th place with 'Goldie'; Boyd Martin scores a hat-trick in the CCI2*-L, CCI3*-L and CCI4*-S divisions.

League of Nations rules, Equine Ethics & Wellbeing, FEI Solidarity and veterinary research were among the topics discussed in Lausanne.

The generous donation will allow Canadians to attend two Nations Cups in 2023 at Bromont and Belgium in August.

The Dutch rider piloted the speedy Beauville Z N.O.P. to edge Pieter Devos and Michael Duffy in the €500,000 event.

It’s the Boyd and Phil Show in Bromont following a spectacular day of sport, with the pair leading four divisions at the Quebec venue.

Boyd Martin knocks Phillip Dutton from the top of the CCI2*-L, while Colleen Loach holds onto the lead in the CCI4*-L with FE Golden Eye.

The nine-year-old mare is sired by the stallion ridden by Belgian Philippe Lejeune to the 2010 world championship in Kentucky.