Great Britain was going for an unprecedented 9th successive team title at the 31st running of the FEI European Jumping Championships held at Luhmuhlen in Northern Germany but came up against a host nation team in irresistible form which swept all before them.

Germany dominated the dressage leader board with five in the top ten, including World Champion Michael Jung and La Biosthetique Sam, the favorites for the individual title. He lay in second behind team mate Ingrid Klimke and Butts Abraxxas and they maintained their scores and positions after cross country with faultless rounds. However, in the show jumping while the World Champion jumped the inevitable clear round Ingrid suffered the agonies of 6 poles down to let in team mate Sandra Auffarth for Silver and individual rider Frank Ostholt for the Bronze to complete a German clean sweep.

Great Britain also relinquished Silver medal position to the French in the show jumping after Mary King and Imperial Cavalier crashed out of the competition in the cross country and each of her team mates had one down in the show jumping finale.

Extensive cross country coverage is sandwiched between dressage and show jumping highlights.

Results: 
Gold       Michael Jung (Ger)     
Silver     Sandra Auffarth (Ger)     
Bronze     Frank Ostholt (Ger)       
         
Commentators: Jamie Hawksfield & Lucinda Green

Added to Collection: 11/30/2011

Genres: FEI Competitions