After the first day of equestrian sports in Nanjing, China it is Europe that is n the lead with only two horse-rider combinations that jumped faults. Italian Matias Alvaro (Montelini), Irish Michael Duffy (Commander) and Swedish Filip Agren (Abel) jumped a clear round within the time allowed. British Jake Saywell (Galaxy) and Dutch Lisa Noorden (For the Sun) had a total of 8 points. Leaving the European team with 0 team penalties. The South American team followed thanks to the clear round of Francisco Calvelo Martinze (Lord Power) and Valerie Jimenez Caballero. North American riders completed the stage with a total of 8 points. Only Stefanie Brand and Chica stayed clear over the line. Organizing country, China, was represented by Li Yaofeng and Uriah. The combination jumped together a total of 12 points. The Asian team could only count on 1 clear pair, Hamad Naser Al Qadi from Qatar and his ride Fernando. Tomorrow the finals for show jumping are on the schedule. There Li Yaofeng will have to start first.
