Bettina Hoy and Ringwood Cockatoo delighted the home crowd

Local favourite Bettina Hoy leads the three-day eventing competition after the dressage at the World Equestrian Games in Aachen, Germany.

Hoy, riding Ringwood Cockatoo, had 36.50 penalty points to beat compatriot Ingrid Klimke (39.10) on Sleep Late.

Andreas Dibowski and Kimberely Severson were tied for third on 40.90.

Britain's Zara Phillips, riding Toy Town, was fifth with 41.70m, with William Fox-Pitt and Tamarillo in eighth on 45 penalty points.

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Dressage results:
1. Bettina Hoy/Ringwood Cockatoo (Ger) 36.50 pts
2. Ingrid Klimke/Sleep Late (Ger) 39.10
3. Andreas Dibowski/FRH Serve Well (Ger) 40.90
Kimberley Severson/Winsome Adante (US) 40.90
5. Zara Phillips/Toy Town (GB) 41.70
6. Megan Jones/Kirby Park Irish Jester (Aus) 44.10
7. Clayton Fredericks/Ben Along Time (Aus) 44.40
8. William Fox-Pitt/Tamarillo (GB) 45.00
9. Karin Donckers/Gazelle de la Brasserie (Bel) 45.20
10. Donna Smith/Call Me Clifton (NZ) 45.40