SANTIAGO, Chile — More Canadian riders and their horses are headed to the Olympic Games in Paris next year.
The eventing team's gold medal Sunday at the Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile, ensured Canada will send a full team to compete in what's known as the triathlon of equestrian in 2024.Canada's eventing team ranked second after dressage and third after the cross-country event at the Grenadier Regiment Riding School northeast of Santiago.
“It was definitely the most important part of our trip, getting that qualification, so we're very happy to have done that," said Traisnel. "My horse is an exceptional jumper, so I knew that if I just did my job he would do his, and that is very confidence-inspiring going in," Loach said."The qualification was our goal today and the rest was just icing on the cake."
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