Athletes from seven nations including Canada will compete across the 3*/5* divisions at Fair Hill, October 16-19.
The US rider's impressive winning streak continued in the $125,000 Silo Ridge Masters Grand Prix, this time riding Orafina.
The Irishman rode Diadema Della Caccia to victory in the €164,800 Grand Prix of His Majesty King Mohammed VI.
A second-round tie led to an exciting jump-off with neighbour Ireland, with last years’ victors Germany taking third in Barcelona.
The five-year-old mare was bred by Lana Smith of Rosenol Performance Horses in BC and earned the honour at the Capital Challenge Horse Show.
Canada's #1-ranked rider steered the nine-year-old gelding to victory in a 10-horse jump-off during the Highland Horse Show in New York.
The European champion took the RCPB Cup aboard Gangster Montdesir in a field of 42 over Spanish CD Santiago Varela's track.
The musicians joined Humane World for Animals in a call for better animal protection, including stopping the export of live horses for slaughter.
The West division of the National championships took place Sept 26-27; the East division is taking place at Bécancour, Oct. 3-5.
There are 15 candidates nominated across four award categories – Best Athlete, Rising Star, Best Groom, and Inspire.