Overnight leader withdraws, a heartbreaking elimination and a rider losing his reins at a key moment – read all the stories from the European Showjumping Championships

The second day of the Longines FEI European Showjumping Championships did not disappoint as Great Britain held on to its lead in the team standings – while the individual rankings had a reshuffle when the overnight leader withdrew.

There were ups and downs in today’s competition for some – check out all the key stories below:

Individual leaders Daniel Coyle and Legacy withdrew before the action got under way

• Find out why Daniel decided not to continue with the competition

Britain’s individual Jessica Mendoza jumped a superb clear

• Read about the syndicate of mums who own Jessica’s brilliant ride In The Air

Ben Maher returned to top form with Dallas Vegas Batilly after four faults yesterday

• Read how Ben’s round unfolded

Matt Samspon suffered a heartbreaking elimination

• Hear from Matt on why it’s about more than the sport as he reflects on his tough round

Donald Whitaker and Scott Brash kept Britain’s gold medal hopes alive

• Find out which rider lost his reins and gave the crowd a heart-in-the-mouth moment

Britain remain on top at the end of day two

• Hear from British Equestrian showjumping performance manager Di Lampard as she reflects on the second day

The European Showjumping Championships continue tomorrow (18 July). The team final gets under way at 3.15pm UK time (4.15pm local time). The H&H will be bringing you all the news as it unfolds.

• To stay up to date with all the news from the European Showjumping Championships as it happens, subscribe to the Horse & Hound website today from just £1 a week. Our reporter Eleanor Jones will be on site throughout

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