Aachen, Germany—July 17

The members of the German dressage team have been on a roll. After three of them hit the 80 percent mark in both the Grand Prix and the Grand Prix Special during the Nations Cup held during the Aachen CHIO, they returned for the freestyle to finish with similar results.

Kristina Bröring-Sprehe was once again atop the leaderboard, winning the freestyle on a 88.82 percent with Desperados FRH. Photo by Shannon Brinkman.

Once again it was Kristina Bröring-Sprehe with the to call, earning an 88.82 percent on Desperados FRH, for a personal best. Teammates Isabell Werth on Weihegold OLD  (86.95%) and Dorothee Schneider on Showtime FRH (86.92%) rounded out the top three placings.

Bröring-Sprehe was concerned about a mistake in the first double pirouette, but when the scores were announced all was forgotten.

“I am delighted,” said Bröring-Sprehe, who is currently ranked World No. 1.

After being eliminated yesterday with another horse due to two uncharacteristic errors, Werth came out with something to prove. She unveiled new music, a 1970s Italo pop medley.

For the United States Steffen Peters was once again the front runner with Legolas 92. The pair scored a 79.30 percent to take home fifth. Teammate and traveling reserve for the Olympic team Shelley Francis finished 10th with Doktor on a 75.42 percent.

Steffen Peters led the way for the United States with Legolas 92. Photo by Shannon Brinkman.

Arlene “Tuny” Page qualified to show with Woodstock after the Nations Cup but elected to withdraw.’

Full results can be found here.

Isabell Werth and Weihegold OLD danced to second in the freestyle. Photo by Shannon Brinkman.

Dorothee Schneider on Showtime FRH earned an 86.92 percent for third. Photo by Shannon Brinkman.

Steffen Peters along with U.S. Chef d’Equipe Robert Dover (right) anxiously await Peters’ scores. Photo by Shannon Brinkman.

Shelley Francis rode Doktor to tenth in the freestyle. Photo by Shannon Brinkman.