Theault customer and leading French racehorse trainer Alain de Royer-Dupré headed to the southern hemisphere with group winner Americain for a successful challenge to this year's Melbourne Cup.

The team showjumping at the World Equestrian Games in Kentucky saw a strong performance by Theault customer Pénélope Leprevost riding Mylord Cathago HN (pictured) and the rest of the French team - European Champion Kevin Staut (Silvana de Hus); Patrice Delaveau (Katchina Mail) & Olivier Guillon (Lord de Theize) to win silver behind a very strong German side.

Meanwhile Sweden's Peder Fredricson riding H&M Arctic Aurora Borealis helped his team into 6th place while former Word Champion Dermott Lennon riding Hallmark Elite saw the Irish team finish in 12th position.

We wish them the best of luck for the individual competition at the end of the week.