FEI Dressage World Cup competition got underway in the French city with an impressive lineup of international stars.
Isabell Werth
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Germany’s Isabell Werth took silver and Denmark’s Cathrine Dufour snagged bronze; the leading 15 go through to Saturday’s Freestyle.
There were tears and cheers as the German ruled the ring with high scores, an Olympic GPS record and an unbeatable Freestyle.
Germany won gold with a masterclass from Schneider, Werth and von Bredow-Werndl; the USA takes silver and Great Britain claims bronze.
Canada misses the cut for the Team and Individual Finals; Brittany Fraser-Beaulieu and All In log best score for the team.
Two great rides on Sunday from Dorothee Schneider with Showtime and Isabell Werth with Bella Rose secured the pole position.
Defending champions Werth and Weihegold have to settle for second as Germans scoop top four placings in the qualifier.
It's another dream double for Dufour at the first leg in Denmark while Germany’s Werth and von Bredow-Werndl finish second and third.
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