There were some spooky surprises, an elimination and plenty of drama at the Dressage European Championship in Crozet, France.
Team Germany
Arville featured a star-studded lineup representing 11 nations, making it the largest field this season in the FEI Eventing Nations Cup series.
The Agria Royal International Horse Show featured 5* showjumping, championship showing and arena eventing, July 23-27.
The Falsterbo victory puts an exclamation mark on a dominant FEI Dressage Nations Cup season for Team Germany.
The small but mighty three-rider German team edged Belgium and Sweden, led by Isabell Werth and Wendy's personal best score of 79.761%.
One of the most successful equestrian nations of all time, Germany continues to be a dominant force on the global stage.
Canada placed fifth of the seven nations in the popular event, led by Tiffany Foster and Figor's double-clear effort.
The Germans bounced back from their Olympic disappointment to win this fixture in Belgium over France and Great Britain.
The Grand Prix competition decided the 10 nations qualified for Saturday’s Grand Prix Special, in which all teams will start from scratch.
Germany’s Michael Jung moves into the individual lead but his country loses a rider on course; host France in silver medal position.
