Efforts being made to find a solution to German problem

Discussions are underway that could see Germany allowed to compete in the final of the Furusiyya Nations Cup final, despite the country’s decision to pull out of the Swiss leg last Friday.

Under Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) rules, Germany is barred from the final as a result of their actions, but efforts are being made to find a solution that could see it reinstated.

It is accepted by most that the series — which was launched this year with a €16m four-year sponsorship package from the Saudi Equestrian Fund — would be diminished without the Germans, who cited horse welfare and the quality of the jumping surface, which had been affected by rain in the preceding days, for their withdrawal.