It was a nail-biter down to the final horse, as rails fell, fortunes shifted as Germany failed to hold their form and Britannia ruled.

The NAYC got underway in Traverse City, Michigan, with jumping and dressage teams from across the US, Canada and Mexico.

An accelerometer mounted at a horse’s poll may aid diagnosis and monitor response to treatment for this frustrating condition.

There were a few surprises: the defending Olympic champions from Sweden placed 8th, Brazil was eliminated and Switzerland is out.

Germany sets the standard with three clears; team members will all be eligible to compete in the individual qualifier on Monday.

The Grand Prix competition decided the 10 nations qualified for Saturday’s Grand Prix Special, in which all teams will start from scratch.

Dressage stars sparkle in the Olympic stadium, led by Jessica von Bredow-Werndl and Dalera, as riders qualify for the Freestyle and teams jostle for the Special.

Canada’s Camille Carier Bergeron and Finnlanderin have a good test but the team finishes just out of the final qualifying spot.

As temperatures and humidity soar in Versailles, the FEI implements climate mitigation protocols to keep the equine athletes comfortable.

An oppressively hot and humid day saw some lovely tests and also the shocking elimination of the US team.