Led by chef d'équipe Michael Klimke who rode Harmony's Fado, Germany edged the US and Sweden, an identical result to last year's event.
The American and the speedy mare won the $340,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup in Thermal, CA, his second WC victory this season.
The pair won the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup North American League Washington with one of only two double-clears in the class.
Kent Farrington piloted the speedy mare to win the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup; Erynn Ballard was 10th with De Flor 111 Z Santa Rosa.
The German team pipped Denmark for the win and also the 2024 series title, with all three riders scoring above 70%.
The Danish squad excelled in what was essentially a 'dry run' for the Paris Olympics; Sweden finished second and France third.
It was a St. Patrick's Day victory for the Irish rider with an exciting new ride owned by Ariel Grange and scouted by Jeroen Dubbeldam.
The annual event took place during the AGDF in Wellington; Canada was fourth behind the US and Sweden with no drop score.
The Canadian and Lehar were edged by her coach Conor Swail riding Count Me In in the $226,000 event; she now sits 3rd in the NA standings.
Riding Brego R'n B in their first World Cup victory, the pair edged Germany's Rene Dittmer and Corsica X over Bernardo Costa Cabral's course.