Silver medal position went to Australia’s Edwina Tops-Alexander and Old Chap Tame while bronze went to France’s Michel Hecart with Pasha du Gue.

A delighted Devos said: “I think we saw some great sport. I would like to thank all the sponsors and organisers for putting on this great event here in China. I think we had three really good rounds and a fantastic jump-off. I think I have a very good horse which made me win today. I had the horse since he was one and I think we make a good pair - we have a good connection.”