Ireland's Darragh Kenny claimed victory in the "Prize of Handwerk" jumping competition as action continued today at the World Equestrian Festival in Aachen in Germany ©Getty Images

Ireland's Darragh Kenny claimed victory in the "Prize of Handwerk" jumping competition as action continued today at the World Equestrian Festival in Aachen in Germany.

Riding Cazador LS, Kenny posted a time of 1 min 3.48sec at the event's Main Stadium.

Home favourite André Thieme and his horse Cellisto were the second-place finishers in 1:06.60.

Switzerland's Pius Schwizer, riding Grand Cooper, rounded off the podium in 1:06.63. 

A full list of results can be viewed by clicking here.

In the "Prize of Europe" event, Great Britain's Ben Maher prevailed after an 11-strong jump-off.

He and horse Explosion W were one of five combinations to produce a clear round in the jump-off and triumphed in 46.28.

Germany's André Thieme finished in second place in the "Prize of Handwerk" jumping competition ©Getty Images
Germany's André Thieme finished in second place in the "Prize of Handwerk" jumping competition ©Getty Images

Spain's Eduardo Alvarez Aznar and Rokfeller de Pleville Bois Margot finished second in 47.08, while Germany's Daniel Deusser and Scuderia 1918 Tobago Z came third in 47.71.

A full list of results can be viewed by clicking here.

Action in Aachen is due to continue tomorrow.

On Sunday (July 21), the best riders in the world will compete in the prestigious Rolex Grand Prix.

This will determine who will be the contenders for the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping, which is considered the ultimate equestrian challenge.

Launched in 2013, it is the only initiative to reward the outstanding rider who wins majors consecutively, at four of the world's most historic shows.

The first of the four, the Dutch Masters, took place in March with the Spruce Meadows "Masters" in Canadian city Calgary and CHI (Concours Hippique International) Geneva in Switzerland scheduled for September and December, respectively.