The last preparations are done with Talan, as next to go. In the meantime his rider Abdullah Al Sharbatly is taking a look at the rider before him.

Felix Hassmann and Horse Gym's Balzaci ended 10th in the class.

Christina Liebherr's L.B. Eagle Eye is getting a well deserved treat after the second round.

Henrik von Eckermann and Cantinero during the first round.

Kent Farrington and Voyeur made it all look very easy.

A very focused Winningmood right before the second round...

... and a very pleased Winningmood getting a lot of treats after his performance.

Lauren Hough and Ohlala had to settle for the ninth place in the end.

Ludger Beerbaum and Chiara took the 8th place.

Full focus for Yuri Mansur Guerios and Cornetto K before starting the warm-up for the second round.

Peder Fredricson's H&M All In flew over the fences.

It looked like the saddle would fall over to the left when Sheikh Ali Bin Khalid Al Thani and the amazing First Division jumped this fence, but when they landed all seemed good again.

Third place for Rolf-Göran Bengtsson, Celia and Casall Ask.

Philipp Weishaupt and the 1,90 m high Chico in action.

My making sure that Nicola Philippaert's H&M Forever D Arco Ter Linden gets his candy after a fantastic second round.