Standings after day onepublished at 15:29 British Summer Time 2 September 2021
These are the standings of the top ten teams who have progressed to Friday's second round, and have the chance to claim a podium spot.
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Switzerland win team competition gold, with score of 9.47
Germany take silver and Belgium bronze
Sweden and Ireland round off the top five ahead of France, Spain and Denmark
GB's quartet finish ninth, with a score of 53.18, and Austria in 10th
Follow Sunday's individual final from 12:50 BST
Standings after day onepublished at 15:29 British Summer Time 2 September 2021
Image source, BBC SportWho to look out forpublished at 15:27 British Summer Time 2 September 2021
Team Belgium are the reigning champions, having won the biennial competition in Rotterdam in 2019, but Olympic champions Sweden may be the ones to watch after their thrilling gold medal-winning jump-off in Tokyo this summer.
Sweden’s Peder Fredricson, individual silver medallist in Tokyo, has been called up with a different horse: Catch Me Not.
Belgian Olympians Pieter Devos and Jérôme Gue, who helped their team win bronze in Tokyo, both feature for Belgium having also been part of the team that won the title in 2019.
Great Britain has often fielded veteran riders at the Championships, but this year’s oldest team-member is 32-year-old William Whittaker. Georgia Tame, Joe Stockdale and Emily Moffitt also represent GB at what will be their first senior championships, though all were shortlisted for the 2020 Olympics.
Germany will also challenge for a medal position on home soil.
What are the European Jumping Championships?published at 15:22 British Summer Time 2 September 2021
The European Jumping Championships, held every two years, see riders from 22 countries compete in the equestrian discipline of show jumping.
This year, the competition is taking place at Riesenbeck International, a new equestrian centre in Germany created by international showjumping star Ludger Beerbaum.
Two rounds of team competition will take place on Thursday, 2 and Friday, 3 September with the top 10 teams qualifying for Friday’s medal decider.
How can I watch the European Jumping Championships?published at 15:19 British Summer Time 2 September 2021
All times are BST and are subject to change
BBC iPlayerCoverage of the European Jumping Championships will be available live on Red Button, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app.
All of the action will be available as catch-up for 30 days too.
Friday, 3 September
11:50-15:15 BST - Red Button, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website
The BBC will also have live coverage of the individual event on Sunday, 5 September (Round 1: 12:50-14:00 BST and Round 2: 15:05-16:15).
There will also be live coverage of the European Dressage Championships on 11 September and the European Eventing Championships on 25 & 26 September.
How to get into equestrian sportspublished at 15:19 British Summer Time 2 September 2021
BBC SportHave you been inspired by Team GB’s Ben Maher’s thrilling gold medal-winning performance at the Tokyo Olympics? Or are you looking for a new, unique way to get fit?
Whether you’re an adrenaline junky or someone looking to relax and relieve stress, horse riding may be perfect for you.
The strong bond that riders share with their horses means there are mental benefits, while riding the horse strengthens leg, bum and stomach muscles.
It’s also one of the few sports where women and men compete equally.
Head this way to find clubs near you, as well as competitions that suit your level, whether you’re a total beginner or an advanced rider.