Dana Cooke placed third in the CCI3*-S riding Quatro; Holly Jacks-Smither and Candy King were 9th in the CCI4*-S division.

Week 8 of the Global Dressage Festival in Wellington saw a number of outstanding performances from Canadian riders in several divisions.

The nail-biter saw the all-female team compete for the first time with new chef d’équipe Eric Lamaze, losing to Ireland in the final round.

The staunch show jumping supporter, businessman, former CEF president and father of Gail Greenough has passed away at the age of 91.

The owner of two public relations companies, Ward is also a founding member of the Jump Canada Hall of Fame committee.

Frederic Wandres (GER) and Bluetooth win 5* Freestyle at AGDF 7; Brittany Fraser-Beaulieu top Canadian on All In in 6th place.

Laura Hall and Winona Hartvikson racked up some good scores at the CPEDI3* Desert Dressage III in Thermal.

Olympian Brittany Fraser-Beaulieu and All In are flirting with 80%, while others are making their mark in U25, CDI4* and 1* competition.

The Canadian Olympic champion has been appointed the new Technical Advisor, Jumping, which includes acting as Chef d’Equipe.

Pia Fortmüller earns Grand Prix debut win with Frieda in Wellington while Evi Strasser places 4th in GP Freestyle with Disney Tyme.