The German has leap-frogged ahead of Kent Farrington (USA) to take over at the head of the Longines Rankings for the first time in his career.

The German rider dominated the 'Pan American' weekend, winning three classes in the International Ring during his summer tournament debut.

Course designer Alan Wade set a masterful track that tripped up the defending title holders, the US, who didn't make it to the second round.

The German bested an exciting 11-horse jumpoff and denied Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping live contender Kent Farrington another victory.

The German took the Saturday night feature at WEF 5; another podium placing for Nina Mallevaey and the Rein family's Dynastie de Beaufour.

The German rider bested a field of 40 in the €330,000 FEI Jumping World Cup event and now leads the Western European League standings.

The German rider took home the lion's share of the €106.500 purse riding Gangster Montdésir in the field of 40 over Grégory Bodo's course.

The European champion took the RCPB Cup aboard Gangster Montdesir in a field of 42 over Spanish CD Santiago Varela's track.

Spruce Meadows is hosting the world's top riders and a weekend featuring the BMO Nations Cup and $5M CPKC International.

The German rider piloted the magnificent United Touch S to seal the deal in the Longines FEI Jumping European Championship.