It was a clash of the titans at Fontainebleau with the Germans prevailing, although no one could catch Justin Verboomen and Zonik Plus.

The first French Pro Élite title for Nina Mallevaey came while riding the Rein family's talented Nikka vd Bisschop at the Fontainebleau show.

Organizers of upcoming FEI endurance rides are being urged to take part in a trial of lower heart-rate parameters in a bid to reduce attrition rates.