Two days before the Mercedes-Benz Nations' Cup, national coach Otto Becker has announced a change to his team.

Hot Easy, the 12-year-old KWPN mare owned by Jörne Sprehe, is suffering from a hoof ulcer and will not be able to compete at the CHIO Aachen. Kendra Claricia Brinkop will now represent the German colours alongside Christian Kukuk, André Thieme and Jana Wargers at the international show-jumping competition on Thursday evening.

The 29-year-old and her successful partner Tabasco de Toxandria Z were already part of the German teams that won the prestigious Nations’ Cup competitions in Rome (ITA) and La Baule (FRA) this year.