Germany holds the edge in the battle for team gold at the European Dressage Championships after day one in Crozet; Katharina Hemmer and Denoix Pch producing the highest score so far, 75.7%. Britain is close behind in second, Becky Moody and Jagerbomb carrying forward 74.83%.

It was always expected to be a tight contest between the two nations, and mistakes proved costly. Becky lost marks in the extended canter and zig-zag, saying afterwards that she was disappointed with her test . Katharina also had an error in the rein back, but recovered strongly to finish clean.

“These little hiccups can happen every now and then,” said Katharina. “What you have to do is just focus on the next movement. If something happens, you have to stay cool – not let the horse get upset with himself for

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