Germany retained its lead in the three - day eventing after the cross-country portion of the competition .
Britain moved up from third to second place , in part because of a strong performance by the Queen 's granddaughter , Zara Phillips .
Germany retained its lead in the three - day eventing after the cross-country portion of the competition and Britain moved up from third to second place , in part because of a strong performance by the Queen 's granddaughter , Zara Phillips .