IRISH national dressage champion Roland Tong and Rybrook Ambience placed fifth in the Saumur Grand Prix, on a score of 68.980%, at the CDI *** show in France today (Friday).

Today's score is a personal best for Roland and Rybrook Ambience in an international Grand Prix class. They only made their international big tour debut as a combination at Hartpury CDI***, Britain, in July 2015.

Britain's Fiona Bigwood and Atterupgaards Orthilia beat a field of 42 to win the Grand Prix on a score of 77.60% with fellow British rider Michael Eilberg (Marakov) in second place on 70.460%. Jorinde Verwimp and Tiamo scored 69.720% to slot into third place for Belgium.