It was an exciting Nations Cup at Piazza di Siena in Rome that included several surprises, and we take a look back at it. First out a smile of relief from Peder Fredricson after securing the win for Sweden with a clear in the second round.
All photos © Jenny Abrahamsson for World of Showjumping.
Daniel Deusser did the best possible comeback for the German team and delivered a double clear with Scuderia 1918 Tobago Z.
Angelie von Essen and Luikan Q in action for Team Sweden.
It was a close call between Sweden and Ireland, but in the end Ireland had to settle for second place four faults behind Sweden. Here team mates Darragh Kenny and Cian O'Connor.
Daniel Bluman's Ladriano Z searching for treats at the boot check - after being the best horse for Team Israel.
Fredrik Jönsson's Cold Play seems to find every camera.
Jerome Guery's Quel Homme de Hus waiting for his turn.
Henrik von Eckermann and Tovek's Mary Lou were pathfinders in the first round, and delivered one of only two double clears in the class.
The arena is just beautiful.
A very pleased Darragh Kenny after delivering a clear in the first round riding Important de Muze.
Welcome to Rome!
Henrik von Eckermann and Fredrik Jönsson going through the jump-off course just in case. In the end they didn't need to go against the clock.
No the best day for Pius - and he was not the only one struggling in the Swiss team.
With only one time fault in both rounds Willem Greve and Zypria S were the best couple on the Dutch team that ended third.
Peder Fredricson did what he normally does ahead of an important class: Finding a spot where he can sit in peace and quiet to concentrate.
A treat for the fantastic Tovek's Mary Lou.
Peter Moloney and Chianti's Champion heading for the finish line after being clear in the first round.
A happy Team Sweden.
Just between two riders in the second round the water went on. After a couple of minutes it was all good to go again.
Time for prize giving.
Straight after the prize giving the sky turned into the Italian colors.
Then