In tbird, Langley, Canada, excitement has kicked-off as the Nations gathered. In Thursday's 1.50m main Nations Welcome the Mexican anthem sounded thanks to Patricio Pasquel and his 9-year-old Chakkalou PS (Diablo Blanco)
The full stage finished in about half a second difference of each other. On stage, Ireland's Conor Swail followed with the 16-year-old Count Me In (Count Grannus). While Shawn Casady and the 13-year-old Nkh Cento Blue (Centadel) completed the stage.
Conor Swail did put the cherry on top, also placing fourth. Aboard Casturano (Castelan) he advanced on Luis Gerardo Casteneda Mercado aboard Untakable (Untouchable).