The second leg of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ 2021/2022 Western European League was an edge-of-the-seat thriller.

The German won the FEI Dressage World Cup 2021/2022 Western European League in Lyon for the fifth time in a row.

Springpferdezuchtverband Oldenburg-International (OS) and Holsteiner mares claim 2021 titles at Lion d’Angers in France.

The home crowd had plenty to cheer about when Denmark’s Dufour and the beloved 18-year-old Atterupgaards Cassidy danced to victory.

Harrie Smolders clinched victory with his anchorman ride aboard Monaco, while Team Ireland finished a very close second.

France finished second with 10 faults, Norway was third with 21 and the Swiss slotted into fourth with an uncharacteristic 25.

Team Germany punched their ticket to Sunday's deciding final; the Spanish were impressive in front of their home crowd in Barcelona.

The competition is shaping up to be an interesting mix of experienced veterans and newcomers to this level, including the Canadian squad.

Belgium, Brazil, Canada, France, Great Britain, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, USA and Uzbekistan will compete.

The FEI WBFSH Jumping World Breeding Championship for Young Horses 2021 took place in Belgium on Sept. 26.