Belgium had to settle for second, with the Netherlands in third after an exciting afternoon of competition in Piazza di Siena.
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American Tanner Korotkin captures the 1.40m CSI5*; Canadian Maddy Riddle wins the 1.40m CSI2* in Langley, BC.
The pair defended last year's title at the conclusion of the 2022 Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows in North Salem, NY.
The 2022 Longines Global Champions Tour and Global Champions League battles intensify at some of the continent's most beautiful venues.
Sanne Thijssen, 23, became the third-youngest rider to ever win a prestigious Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix.
A roster of international stars were victorious to wrap up a successful show, including a Belgian and Australian, plus lots of local talent.
The Queen was on hand to watch her home-bred Highland mare win the championship; Von Eckerman and Deusser take feature jumping events.
The show on the grounds of Windsor Castle features top-class national show jumping and hunter competitions and international displays.
Carrying the momentum of a win in the speed class in the morning, the Irishman also took the €100,000 feature class in the afternoon.
The team of Christian Ahlmann and Katrin Eckermann moved into pole position for Saturday's Global Champions League showdown.