After a second place in the CSIO5* Longines FEI Nations Cup in St. Gallen today, the Swiss have strengthened their lead in Europe Division 1.

With a first, second and third place in the three opening rounds of the series, the Swiss team has collected a total of 270 points and have two more events where they are allocated to pick up points. Germany sit second with 180 points, also they with two more remaining events to possibly gain more points. The same goes for Spain that sit third with 170 points, followed by Belgium on 160 and France on 150 - both the latter teams with three more events counting for the standing.

For the team overview and allocations for Europe Division 1 for the 2018-season, click into FEI.org here. A total of seven Division 1 teams will qualify for the 2018 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ Final in Barcelona, that runs from October 4-7 2018.