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In the second round, Lamaze opened with a clear effort, followed by Foster, who posted another faultless score for the Canadi- an Team. With 17 faults, Cone and Amor van de Rostal were the drop score, while Millar once again posted a clear ride for Canada aboard Dixson. Canada earned their second place finish with five clear rides over the two rounds.


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A Nations Cup is the only com- petition in show jumping where rid- ers, competing in teams of four, compete against other countries for top honours. The top three scores from each team are counted towards the final result of the two-round competition.


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The team from the United States took the lead right from the start of the class when they posted a perfect score of zero faults in first round. They secured their win with four faults in the second round to stay ahead of Canada for the win. Anchor rider Beezie Madden with Simon did not have to ride as the United States earned their victory with only three riders in the second round. “I’m very proud of our riders tonight - somehow they always seemed to find a way,” said Canadian Show Jumping Team chef d’équipe, Mark Laskin, of Canada’s second place finish. “Even though Mac had an uncharacteristic night, the other riders rallied around him and were nothing short of stellar. “Eric and Ian make my job look easy when I can bookend them in the order.


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Left: Ian Millar and Dixson. Photo by Cealy Tetley, www.tetleyphoto.com


Tiffany Foster and Victor. Photo by Cealy Tetley, www.tetleyphoto.com


Tiffany had probably her best performance as a team rider with her first double clear in a Nations Cup,” Laskin continued.


A new formula for the 2013 season has been introduced for the FEI Nations Cup™ following a sponsorship deal with the Saudi Equestrian Fund. The world has been divided into six regions for the pur- pose of qualifying teams for a spot at the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™ Jumping 2013 Final in September where just 18 teams from the 22 qualifying rounds over seven leagues will compete. The six regions are Europe 1 and 2, North America, South America, Middle East, Asia and Africa. With the USA win, they now carry the maximum of 100 points, with Canada close behind with 90 points and Mexico earning 65 points for their seventh place finish. Spruce Meadows in June, will host the second of the


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