In Luhmuhlen in Germany, the crowds were back to witness the 5 star eventing festival, one of only seven 5 star horse trial events in the world. The turnout for this was very disappointing with only 36 starters for the dressage, the first phase of competition. The first day saw the first 15 complete their dressage with Tom McEwen riding Braveheart B as the trail blazer who ended with