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Germany takes the lead at Blenheim

German dominance on the opening day of dressage at the Agria FEI Eventing Championship in Blenheim, with the national flag soaring proudly.

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Germany takes the lead at Blenheim site

Germany takes the lead at Blenheim

The Agria FEI Eventing Championship at Blenheim is currently underway, and the competition is heating up. The German team leads both the individual and team rankings after the first day of dressage.

In the individual rankings, Malin Hansen-Hotop with Carlitos Quidditch K and Libussa Lübbeke with Caramia 34 are in the first and second spots, respectively. However, it's important to note that at this stage, any rankings are insignificant, as the competition is only halfway through the first of three phases.

One of the British favourites, Yasmin Ingham, is in third place in the individual rankings. Other notable performances came from Italian riders. Giovanni Ugolotti with Duke of Champions finished tenth, despite a small mistake during the dressage test. Duke of Champions, known for getting excited in competition, showed resilience and determination.

Daniele Bizzarro with Stormhill Riot and Paolo Torlonna with Zinny finished in 22nd and 25th place, respectively, in the individual rankings.

For those eager to follow the competition, live results are available at https://www.blenheimhorse.co.uk/results. The start order for tomorrow's competition can also be found on this link.

Tomorrow, spectators can look forward to exciting individual performances from Arianna Schivo at 11:12, Pietro Majolino at 10:30, and Vittoria Panizzon at 15:12.

The cross-country course at the Agria FEI Eventing Championship is expected to be challenging and intense, offering a thrilling conclusion to the competition. With the second day of competition just around the corner, the excitement is building as riders and horses prepare to take on the demanding course. Stay tuned for more updates!

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