From The Two Charlottes squaring off in dressage to world-class showjumping to the Shetland Pony Grand National, there is something for everyone.
Show Jumping
The British rider bested a large field of 40 starters aboard a relatively green mount as more experienced pairs had plenty of surprise rails.
The 5* grand prix at Desert International Horse Park attracted an impressive field including the Canadian, who only decided to attend at the last minute.
The acclaimed Swiss venue will feature the Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final and the Rolex Grand Prix, the final Grand Slam major of 2023.
The German was astride a relatively new ride, Coolio 42, on an afternoon which saw a surprising elimination for Kevin Staut.
Philipp Weishaupt on fighting for the €6.5m purse: “One rail down and it is one million less in prize money … the pressure was immense.”
The Canadian and Lehar were edged by her coach Conor Swail riding Count Me In in the $226,000 event; she now sits 3rd in the NA standings.
Jumping, dressage, para-dressage, eventing, driving and vaulting will take place at the German venue; Al Ula in KSA will host endurance.
The Frenchman, aboard Dubai du Cedre, won the rich Longines Global Champions Tour finale at the GC Prague Playoffs.
Eight teams move on to Friday's semi-final, led by the Shanghai Swans; New York Empire, Rome Gladiators, Mexico Amigos and Cannes Stars are out.