It is the hosts that have taken the command at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Normandy, as the French riders have brought their country to the top of the team rankings. With a total score of 2.08, France leads the way as the first round of the team competition takes place tomorrow.

Sweden is in second position on a penalty score of 3.01, while the US team is third on 4.72. Germany is fourth on a score of 4.82 and the Netherlands fifth on 4.83.

Canada follows on a score of 6 penalties, Ireland on 6.51, Belgium on 9.53, Colombia on 9.86 and Qatar on 11.01.