Summary

  • Use play icon to watch live coverage from Riesenbeck, Germany

  • Germany's Andre Thieme wins gold on home soil

  • Switzerland's Martin Fuchs second, Sweden's Peder Fredricson third

  • GB's Emily Moffitt qualified in 22nd but pulled out of final

  1. Who to look out forpublished at 18:51 British Summer Time 3 September 2021

    Switzerland's reigning European Champion Martin Fuchs will be riding high on horse Leone Jei after securing gold in the team competition on Friday. His impressive display in the first two rounds has him sitting top of the pile, with a score of 1.31.

    Hot on the Swiss rider's heels are Germany's Andre Thieme, Belgium's Pieter Devos and Greece's Ioli Mytilineou with only 2.33 points separating the top four competitors.

    With so little margin for error in Sunday's individual event, keep an eye on Sweden's Peder Fredricson who's nicely poised in fifth. Fredricson won silver in Tokyo after a jump-off in the individual final and will be hungry to add a European crown to his collection.

    Great Britain's new-look jumping team finished ninth in Friday's team competition but Emily Moffitt put in a solid display to secure a spot in the individual final. She has decided though to pull out of the final to save her horse for another day.

  2. What are the European Jumping Championships?published at 18:51 British Summer Time 3 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 took place on Thursday, 2 and Friday, 3 September with the top 10 teams qualifying for Friday’s medal decider.

    The individual event on Sunday, 5 September is open to the 25 best-placed competitors and horses from the team competition. Round A starts in reverse order and the top 12 qualify for Round B. The competitor with the least penalties across all formats will be declared European Champion.

  3. How can I watch the European Jumping Championships?published at 18:51 British Summer Time 3 September 2021

    All times are BST and subject to change

    BBC iPlayer

    Coverage of the European Jumping Championships will be available live on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app.

    All of the action will be available as catch-up for 30 days too.

    Sunday, 5 September

    Round 1: 12:50-14:00 BST - BBC Red Button, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website

    Round 2: 15:05-16:15 BST - BBC Red Button, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website

    There will also be live coverage of the European Dressage Championships on 11 September and the European Eventing Championships on 25 & 26 September.

  4. How to get into equestrian sportspublished at 18:50 British Summer Time 3 September 2021

    BBC Sport

    Have 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.