Stuttgart gearing up for World Cup action.

The world of show-jumping is preparing for an action packed weekend in Stuttgart.
The German city will be hosting the fifth leg of the World Cup as part of the CSI W Stuttgart German Masters.
Dutchman Harrie Smolders leads the standings going into the big event on 47 points while chasing behind in second is Swiss rider and Olympic champion Steve Guerdat.
In third place meanwhile we find another Dutchman in the form of Jur Vrieling.
Luca Maria Moneta will be flying the flag for Italy with Neprune Brecourt, Jesus de la Commune and Quova de Vains.
Switching disciplines, Valentina Truppa is representing Italy in the dressage with Fixdesign Eremo del Castegno.