Britain secured second place in the dressage Nations Cup at Lier, Belgium, during a heatwave that challenged competitors.
Laura Tomlinson praised the British team for producing harmonious performances under difficult conditions. Sadie Smith, Susan Pape and Lewis Carrier delivered strong Grand Prix tests. Tomlinson noted her own horse Full Moon struggled with tension from the busy stable area, leading to minor errors in the ring. She highlighted the team's overall success despite the heat. The event followed other competitions for Tomlinson, including outings with her home-bred horses at Hickstead. She expressed pride in the second-place result.