The five-time Olympian moved into the number one spot for the first time in his career, ousting Daniel Deusser of Germany.

Harrie Smolders clinched victory with his anchorman ride aboard Monaco, while Team Ireland finished a very close second.

France finished second with 10 faults, Norway was third with 21 and the Swiss slotted into fourth with an uncharacteristic 25.

Team Germany punched their ticket to Sunday's deciding final; the Spanish were impressive in front of their home crowd in Barcelona.

JustWorld International gifted a one-of-a-kind horse sculpture entitled, “Vole au Vent” as a reminder of the organizations’ shared values.

The competition is shaping up to be an interesting mix of experienced veterans and newcomers to this level, including the Canadian squad.

Belgium, Brazil, Canada, France, Great Britain, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, USA and Uzbekistan will compete.

The FEI WBFSH Jumping World Breeding Championship for Young Horses 2021 took place in Belgium on Sept. 26.

In the lead from day one, the Brits continue to reign supreme in the sport with another victory in Avenches, Switzerland.

The Irishman kicked off the North American League with a convincing victory aboard Vital Chance de la Roque, edging Canada's Vanessa Mannix.