Sweden was third after Monday's first team competition, closely followed by Denmark.
Juliette Ramel at Buriel went out as third rider for Sweden. Ekipaget, which in April set the personal best at 78 percent, increased the percentage during the program. However, the misses came on the exchanges in each and the percentage dropped from 76 to 73 percent. After a fine finish, the percentage landed at 76,196.
- It's not something I usually miss, so it's a bit sour. The trot ends are counted twice and they were not very good, and the changes in each are also counted twice so it slows down a lot, says Juliette Ramel to SVT Sport.
- We have been here since Friday so it is clear that you are waiting. It is only on race day that you can focus, otherwise you go around most and are a little nervous. I really hope Patrik strikes now, but he absolutely can.
Press on Patrik KittelGermany has tightened its grip on the gold. The UK is currently on a silver spot. With Sweden, Denmark and the Netherlands close behind, it is obvious for an exciting ending. Patrik Kittel is facing the experienced Charlotte Dujardin, the UK, Cathrine Dufour, Denmark and Edward Gal, the Netherlands.
Patrik Kittel was charged the day before the start. Rotterdam is a competition place where the Swede thrives.
- Last it was championship here, 2011, when I took an individual medal and Sweden qualified for the London Olympics. It feels very fun, it feels a bit like a second home course here, he tells SVT Sport.
Sweden has shown the forefoot on the dressage courts ahead of the championship and will come up with a fresh overall victory in the Nations Cup. But Patrik Kittel is happy to pass on the favoritism.
- The favorite team I think lies with the Germans, but if everything goes really well for Sweden we can join and fight for the medals, we can not knit it under chair with. Swedish dressage is, as we always say, world-class, he says.
- But a lot can happen. A small mistake and you go from medal place to sixth place, it goes very fast.
You will start last, how do you think about it?
- I've started quite a few times now and things have gone well this far. I don't think it feels like a difference if I start first or last. For me it is more a positive feeling than something that would put pressure.
About the mare Well Done de la Roche, Patrik Kittel says:
- It's a fantastic horse, an incredibly sensitive horse, but she has a heart of gold. She is still very young and needs even more routine. If she is relaxed and on top, she is definitely in and can play.