A brief explanation of when and why alternate horse-and-rider pairs can step in prior to and during competition at the Tokyo Olympics.

Equestrian Canada has confirmed the young athletes that will represent Canada at the 2021 NAYC in Traverse City, MI.

Karl Cook (USA) and Caillou 24 capture the CSI3* win at the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival over a starting field of 39.

Canadians riding at the French venue included Tiffany Foster, Mario Deslauriers, Danielle Lambert, Makayla Barta and Stephanie Valdes.

Many top international riders used this iconic show in France as a springboard to Tokyo, including the winning French rider.

Thunderbird Show Park's Western Family event in Langley, BC, wrapped up on Sunday with a second grand prix win this season for Phillips.

The grand finale of the CSI5* was the perfect tune-up prior to the Olympics for Brash (GBR) against a tough international field.

New parents Steve and Fanny had a banner Saturday, with Steve winning the Ducati Prize and Fanni earning her first 5* ribbon.

The son of Show Jumping Hall of Famer Michael Matz becomes just the sixth rider to sweep both Lake Placid grand prix events in the same year.

Brittni Raflowitz gets her first FEI Grand Prix win with Hilton van de Breepoel; Vanessa Mannix just misses the podium with Catinka 25.