Despite losing a shoe in the first extended trot, the pair prevailed in the German Olympian's first trip to Wellington in 15 years.

The holiday-themed London International Horse Show is underway, featuring a full complement of dressage, hunter, jumper, and driving competitions.

The reigning European champion from Belgium rode Zonik Plus to a personal best score of 81.195%, well ahead of Becky Moody and Jagerbomb.

Charlotte Dujardin, reunited with her Tokyo Olympic mount Gio, set a new personal best score of 82.553%, while Fuchs takes the Santa Stakes.