Aachen delivered exactly what we hoped for, world-class sport, major championship clues, and a reminder that August is coming fast.

Annie Bishop and Diarmuid Byrne look back on a huge week in Germany, where Richard Vogel and United Touch S may have shifted the balance ahead of the World Championships. From Greya's growing rivalry with Europe's biggest stars to the US combinations making their case for Aachen selection, there is plenty to unpack as the summer picture starts to take shape.

Plus, Tommy Greengard heads to Bicton for Nations Cup action, Tamie Smith's summer plans take shape in Europe, and the US Equestrian Open storylines continue to build across jumping, eventing, and dressage.

Highlights:

• Why Richard Vogel and United Touch S changed the conversation after Aachen
• The growing rivalry between Greya and Europe's top combinations
• Lillie Keenan's huge statement weekend in Germany
• Tommy Greengard and That's Me Z heading to Bicton
• Tamie Smith's European summer plans with Lilette
• What the US Equestrian Open standings could look like through the summer