It was an exciting FEI Nations Cup in Rotterdam on Friday, with tension all the way to the last rider in the ring. In the end, Sweden won – but it wasn't without a fight. All photos (c) Jenny Abrahamsson.
Bertram Allen delivered a double clear for Ireland riding the expressive Hector van D'Abdijhoeve.
Another double clear round came from Spain's Eduardo Alvarez Aznar riding Rokfeller de Pleville Bois Margot.
All smiles from Germany's young star Laura Klaphake after a clear in the first round with Catch Me If You Can.
A nervous watch for the Dutch team.
Darragh Kenny and Charly Chaplin S waiting for their turn for Team Ireland.
The winning team: Henrik, Peder, Douglas and Rolf!
Eight nations came to start in Rotterdam, but this time around France was not present.
Andreas Kreuzer's beautiful Calvilot leaving the arena.
Cian O'Connors Good Luck showing off after a clear in the first round.
Some cuddles for Pret A Tout after a double clear in the Nations Cup.
Peder Fredricson didn't have to jump the first round, as his team mates all delivered clears. In the second round he secured the win after a fantastic round on the bouncy H&M All In.
Time for the prize giving!
Lorenzo De Luca's beautiful Armitages Boy looking very focused ahead of the second round.
Flowers for five.
Gerco Schröder and Glock's Cognac Champblanc delivered a clear the first time around.
Manuel Fernandez Saro got a pep talk ahead of the second round...
...and it seemed to work with Fernandez Saro and U Watch delivering a clear.
Even though Germany had three clears in the first round, and one double clear, they had to settle for the 5th place after too many faults in round two.
The Swedish flag.
Then