The German was astride a relatively new ride, Coolio 42, on an afternoon which saw a surprising elimination for Kevin Staut.

The handsome Andalusian stallion and his Spanish rider thrilled the home audience and improved on their third-place finish in the Grand Prix.

International and home-grown winners were celebrated in Mexico City in four categories: Best Athlete, Rising Star, Best Groom and Inspire.

The FEI Board will lift protective measures to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes, horses and officials to participate as neutrals.

An innovative partnership between the FEI and France’s University of Caen combines the resources of libraries around the world.

The FEI embraces a new educational campaign to bring awareness to the risk of contamination in and around the stables.

The 17-year-old gelding was in a class of his own, scoring 86.880 to finish well ahead of the field in the FEI Dressage World Cup.

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.

Jumping, dressage, para-dressage, eventing, driving and vaulting will take place at the German venue; Al Ula in KSA will host endurance.

The Brit stole victory from reigning European champion Steve Guerdat of Switzerland in the eight-horse jump-off in Italy.