The U.S. Olympic show jumping team, including Royal Kaliber and Chris Kappler, is competing this weekend at the CSI Valkenswaard, the Netherlands, as their last warm-up before the Olympic Games.

Royal Kaliber made his first showing appearance since he injured himself in the ring at the Hachenburg (Germany) show in early June. Kappler guided him to a slow and careful, clear round in the Welcome Stakes speed class on Thursday, Aug. 5. They placed 33rd in that class, which had 102 starters. McLain Ward won the Welcome Stakes aboard Goldika, and placed 14th with Coeur, but he didn