Edward Gal enjoyed a third victory in three days ©Getty Images

Hosts Netherlands claimed victory in the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) Dressage Nations Cup event in Rotterdam.

The home team of Hans Peter Minderhoud, Emmelie Scholtens, Edward Gal and Madeleine Witte-Vrees emerged as the winners at the Kralingse Bos venue.

They finished the competition with a total of 20 points to end top of the overall standings.

It gave Gal a third success in three days, having won Grand Prix events on Thursday and Friday.

Sweden settled for second place, as their team ended narrowly behind the Dutch squad.

Hans Peter Minderhoud was a member of the victorious Netherlands team ©Getty Images
Hans Peter Minderhoud was a member of the victorious Netherlands team ©Getty Images

Tinne Vilhelmson Silfven, Juliette Ramel, Therese Nilshagen and Patrik Kittel finished on 21 points.

The top three was completed by the United States, whose team of Olivia Lagoy-Weltz, Kasey Perry-Glass, Steffen Peters and Adrienne Lyle ended on 30 points.

The Kralingse Bos venue is playing host to the 70th edition of the CHIO Rotterdam meeting.

The anniversary makes CHIO Rotterdam the eldest international sports event in the Dutch city and the eldest international five-star equestrian event in The Netherlands.

Competition will continue tomorrow with the Nations Cup Jumping competition.