The 2018 team final at the FEI World Equestrian Games offered a very special treat: Something so rare as a jump-off for the gold medals. USA and Sweden had to battle it out once more, and all riders from both teams had to show the world how capable they are when it comes to speed. We look back at some of the many magic moments behind the scenes: First out Laura Kraut and her fantastic Zeremonie that produced two clears for the winning team yesterday. All photos (c) Jenny Abrahamsson.
It was a very nervous wait for Sweden's Chef d'Equipe Henrik Ankarcrona when he watched McLain Ward ride as last to go for USA, and the one that could decide the outcome of the gold and silver medals and if there would be a jump-off or not. When a pole fell for McLain, Henrik started ordering his riders to get back on their horses and prepare for the jump-off.