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Dressage News and Reports

Welcome to Dressage News and Reports on Everything Horse. Below you will find our latest published dressage news stories from all over the world, including results from equestrian events such as the FEI Dressage World Cup Series, the Olympics, London International Horse Show, HOYS, and others.

International dressage riders such as Charlotte Fry, Charlotte Dujardin, Jessica von Bredow-Werndl, and many more feature in our latest reports. Discover which horses the riders prosper on and learn more about the discipline.

FEI Dressage World Cup Enters 37th Season with Danish Welcoming First Leg

Suzanne Ashton
Nanna Skodborg Merrald (DEN) riding Blue Hors Zepter - second place in the FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final - Omaha 2023 Copyright ©FEI/Richard Juilliart

FEI Dressage World Cup™ 2023-2024 Western European League – written by Louise Parkes Three athletes from the Danish team that clinched bronze at the recent FEI Dressage European Championship 2023 in Riesenbeck, Germany will be in action when the first leg of the FEI Dressage World Cup™ 2023/2024 Western European League gets underway on their home ground in Herning (DEN) next week. Nanna Skodborg Merrald, who also took Grand Prix Special silver in Riesenbeck, Daniel Bachmann Andersen and Andreas Helgstrand will be joined by compatriots Anna Kasprzak, Nadja Aaboe Sloth, Anna…

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Germany and Britain Reign Supreme in Dressage Freestyle

Suzanne Ashton
Podium Grand Prix Freestyle 1. Jessica von Bredow Werndl (GER) riding TSF Dalera BB, 2. Charlotte Fry (GBR) riding Glamourdale, 3. Charlotte Dujardin (GBR) riding Imhotep at the FEI Dressage European Championship Riesenbeck 2023 Copyright ©FEI/Leanjo de Koster

FEI Dressage European Championship 2023, written by Louise Parkes Germany’s Jessica von Bredow-Werndl and TSF Dalera BB reclaimed the Dressage Freestyle title on the thrilling closing day of the FEI Dressage European Championship 2023 in Riesenbeck (GER) on Sunday. Great Britain’s Lottie Fry and the fabulous stallion Glamourdale pushed the reigning Olympic and defending European champions von Bredow-Werndl and her magical mare all the way to the line to take silver, while fellow-Briton and triple Olympic gold medallist Charlotte Dujardin stepped up to bag the bronze with Imhotep. Highly-anticipated A…

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Para Dressage wraps up with +80% wins in freestyle across all five grades

Suzanne Ashton
Sara Morganti (ITA) riding Mariebelle - European Champion in the Grand Prix Freestyle Test Grade I at the FEI Para Dressage European Championship Riesenbeck 2023 Copyright © FEI/Leanjo de Koster

FEI Dressage European Championship 2023 Riesenbeck (GER), by Stinna Tange If there has been any doubt about the development that Para Dressage has gone through the last few years, this FEI Para Dressage European Championship in Riesenbeck has surely proven it. With the freestyle in all five grades being won with over 80% scores, it’s evident that Para Dressage has been raised to a whole new level across all grades. The quality of both the horses and the riding in all grades is phenomenal, and to win medals the riders…

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Top Riders Deliver on Second day of Para Dressage in Riesenbeck 

Suzanne Ashton
The podium at the FEI Para Dressage European Championship Riesenbeck Grade IV. Gold - Demi Haerkens (NED) riding EHL Daula N.O.P., Silver Sanne Voets (NED) riding Demantur RS2 N.O.P., and Bronze Manon Claeys (BEL) riding Katharina Sollenburg at the FEI Para Dressage European Championship Riesenbeck 2023 Copyright © FEI/Leanjo de Koster

FEI Dressage European Championship 2023 – written by Stinna Tange It has been a beautiful and hot day here at the FEI Para Dressage Championship in Riesenbeck where we have witnessed the riders from Grade IV and V deliver outstanding results in the individual competition.  Compared to yesterday, there have been very few surprises as the top riders in both grades all rose to the occasion and showed what they are capable of.  With both grades having the gold and silver medalists scoring so close to each other, we’re assured…

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Great Britain takes the lead on opening day at Riesenbeck

Suzanne Ashton
Carl Hester (GBR) riding Fame in the Grand Prix Dressage - Team Competition - at the FEI Dressage European Championship Riesenbeck 2023 Copyright ©FEI/Leanjo de Koster

FEI Dressage European Championship 2023, Written by Louise Parkes Great Britain took the early lead in the team standings on the opening day of the FEI Dressage European Championship 2023 in Riesenbeck, Germany today. A breathtaking Grand Prix performance from 56-year-old veteran Carl Hester with his relatively new ride, the 13-year-old gelding Fame, earned 78.540 for the biggest score of the day, giving his country a narrow advantage over Germany in second place while Denmark slotted into third. Austria and Spain, both fighting for one of the three team spots…

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FEI Dressage European Championship 2023: Europe’s Dressage stars all ready for Riesenbeck

Suzanne Ashton
Jessica von Bredow-Werndl riding TSF Dalera BB GER at the FEI Dressage European Championships 2021 in Hagen (GER) / FEI - Liz Gregg

FEI Dressage European Championship 2023, written by Louise Parkes It’s time for Europe’s best Dressage combinations to shine this week when the FEI Dressage European Championship 2023 gets underway in Riesenbeck, Germany.  The pirouettes have been practised and the piaffe has been perfected. A total of 70 horse-and-rider combinations from 23 countries are ready to put on their dancing shoes and show all their best moves as they battle it out for both team and individual medals. Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hungary, Ireland, Luxembourg, The Netherlands,…

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Burghley included as FEI confirms bidders for FEI World Championships 2026

Suzanne Ashton
The attached photo of double Olympic champions Michael Jung and La Biosthetique-Sam FBW winning Burghley Horse Trials in 2015 is free to use, but please credit DBHT/Peter Nixon.

The FEI has confirmed the shortlisted bidders for the FEI World Championships 2026, and to our delight, Burghley has been named as a prospective host for Eventing. The shortlist comprises five Organising Committees that have applied to host events in various disciplines, as follows:  Burghley hosted the first-ever World Championship in eventing in 1966, but a World Championship has not been held in the UK since the 1974 Championships, which were also run at Burghley. Burghley Horse Trials Event Director, Martyn Johnson commented: With our long association with Championships, unbeatable parkland setting, huge loyal following and world-class course we know we can run a brilliant World Championship here, and very…

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Yasmin Ingham, Gareth Hughes and Richard Davison Headline Dressage Masterclass

Suzanne Ashton
Richard Davison and Gareth Hughes at London International Horse Show

Organisers of this year’s The London International Horse Show (2023) have announced an exciting addition to the LeMieux Masterclass Series; ‘Dressage Unwrapped’ featuring World Eventing Champion, Yasmin Ingham, who was part of the British team to win a European gold medal earlier this month.  The Masterclass will take place in the New Horizon Plastics London Arena – a new arena being introduced at the 2023 Show – on Thursday 14 December and aims to provide both amateurs and experienced riders with Dressage tips and tricks that riders can put into…

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Definite entries for FEI Dressage European Championships

Suzanne Ashton
Charlotte DUJARDIN (GBR) & Imhotep - Grand Prix Special - Dressage - FEI World Championships Herning 2022

British Equestrian and the British Dressage Selectors have confirmed the four horse and rider combinations that will form their list of definite entries ahead of the FEI Dressage European Championships. The definite entries for the FEI Championship, set to take place in Riesenbeck, Germany from 5–10 September this year are: Reserve combinations, in alphabetical order by athlete surname: Selection decisions are subject to the athletes and horses maintaining fitness and performance, and this list may be amended at any point up to 25 August 2023. Judy Harvey, Chief British Dressage…

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Rising Stars Shine Bright at Ermelo

Suzanne Ashton
Longines FEI WBFSH Dressage World Breeding Championships for Young Horses - Ermelo Anna Kasprzak (DEN) riding Danciero, winner of the LONGINES Final for 7-year-old horses at the Longines FEI World Championship Young Dressage Horses - Ermelo 2023 Photos Copyright © FEI/Leanjo de Koster – DigiShots

FEI WBFSH Dressage World Breeding Championship for Young Horses 2023 – Ermelo (NED) Written by Louise Parkes The Longines FEI/WBFSH World Breeding Dressage Championships for Young Horses 2023 came to a close yesterday at Ermelo in The Netherlands after four spectacular days of sport and the crowning of a whole new generation of champions. A total of 129 talented young horses lined out in the three age categories which were each hotly contested.  The DWB mare Quinn G. took the Five-Year-Old crown while the KWPN gelding My Toto topped the…

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Definite entries for FEI Para Dressage European Championship 2023 Announced

Suzanne Ashton
Sophie WELLS (GBR) and Don Cara M - Grade V - Individual - Para Dressage - FEI World Championships Herning 2022 - MCH Arena, Herning, Denmark - 11 August 2022

British Equestrian announces definite entries for FEI Para Dressage European Championship 2023 British Equestrian and the British Dressage para selectors can today confirm the four horse and rider combinations that will form their list of definite entries ahead of the FEI Para Dressage European Championship, set to take place in Riesenbeck, Germany, from 5–10 September this year. Nominated entries, listed by grade then in alphabetical order by athlete surname: Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 5 The two travelling grooms who will support the squad in Riesenbeck are Liz Geldard and Beth…

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Lucinda Elliot welcomes Cathedral Equine Sponsorship

Suzanne Ashton
Lucinda Elliot and Hawtins Quattro competing in an indoor arena in the Cathedral Equine Tallington double bridle. (2)

Hawtins Stud rider, Lucinda Elliot, has become Cathedral Equine’s first sponsored rider, whom good friend and renowned dressage rider Lara Edwards founded in 2019. Already a fan of the Cathedral Equine range of bridles, Lucinda jumped at the chance to represent the brand that she is passionate about, with her horses now training and competing in the stunning bridles. Said Lucinda: “I really liked the thought process behind what Lara has done with Cathedral Equine, to produce great quality bridles. They fit really well with no tightness around any pressure…

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Germany prevails in battle of Champions at Aachen

Suzanne Ashton
VON BREDOW-WERNDL Jessica (GER), TSF Dalera BB competing in the FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ 2023 - Aachen (GER) Copyright © FEI/Stefan Lafrentz

FEI Dressage Nations Cup 2023, by Catie Staszak The podium looked nearly identical in the FEI Grand Prix and Grand Prix Special as Germany, Denmark, and Great Britain battled for top honors in the FEI Dressage Nations Cup at Aachen (GER), and as the start list reached its end in the Special, only the top two athletes in the FEI Dressage World Ranking remained—Jessica von Bredow-Werndl (GER) and Charlotte Fry (GBR). The reigning individual Olympic and FEI Dressage World Cup Champions, von Bredow-Werndl and DSF Dalera BB took their second victory…

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Germany rallies for short-handed victory in Budapest

Suzanne Ashton
Team GERMANY wins the FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ 2023, Budapest (HUN) - Chef d'Equipe BRINKMANN Fritz (GER) - STIEGLMAIER Franziska (GER) - WIDMANN Rudolf (GER) - MÜLLER Lisa (GER) - pc FEI/Łukasz Kowalski

FEI Dressage Nations Cup 2023, by Catie Staszak Germany entered the FEI Dressage Nations Cup of Hungary with a bit of added pressure. Prepared to start with a full team of riders, the squad was left short-handed following the late scratch of Lisa-Maria Klössinger. But no drop score would be needed, as Team Germany, with just three riders, recorded a comfortable victory under the tutelage of Chef d’Equipe Götz Brinkmann. The trio of Rudolf Widmann (Ferrari OLD), Franziska Stieglmair (Samurai 504) and Lisa Müller (Gut Wettlkam’s D’avie FRH) finished on a…

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Carl Hester claims 1st and 2nd in Somerford Grand Prix

Suzanne Ashton
Carl Hester & Fame. Image credit Lucy Hall Photography

Carl Hester claimed 1st and 2nd in the Somerford Park Premier League Dressage Grand Prix sponsored by LeMieux on Saturday, May 27th with the super-talented Fame (77.98%) and his Tokyo ride En Vogue (74.54%). Fresh from success at Hickstead and proving back on top form after a rest from competition in 2022, Carl commented: “They’re very ‘goey’ horses, that’s how I would describe them, they’re brilliant horses to ride, I’m so lucky to have two horses to ride of this calibre, especially at this stage in my life!” On his…

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A Premier Line-Up for Somerford’s Premier League Dressage

Suzanne Ashton
Carl Hester & Hawtins Delicato Win Somerford Park Grand Prix. Image credit Lucy Hall/Somerford Park

Action is set to get underway at Somerford Park’s Premier League Dressage in Cheshire (26 – 28 May), and the organisers have revealed visitors are in for a real treat. Set in the stunning Cheshire landscape, Somerford Park is widely regarded as a jewel in the crown of Britain’s equestrian landscape. Offering superb facilities, the venue will play host to 400 horses throughout the three days of competition across the bank holiday weekend. There is so much to watch, not least multi Olympic medallists Carl Hester and Charlotte Dujardin, who need…

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Charlotte Dujardin scores 83.200% for another win at RWHS

Suzanne Ashton
Charlotte Dujardin, winner of The Defender CDI4* FEI Dressage Freestyle at Royal Windsor Horse Show @RoyalWindsorHorseShow/Peter Nixon

Charlotte Dujardin continued her Royal Windsor Horse Show success, claiming victory in The Defender CDI4* FEI Dressage Freestyle to add to Wednesday’s Grand Prix win. In doing so, she repeats her dual triumph from 2019 – the last time international Dressage was held at the Show. Kathleen Kröncke took an early lead as third to go. With music that suited her horse perfectly, Kröncke received excellent artistic scores of over 80% to contribute to an overall mark of 76.365%. Laura Tomlinson riding Fallatijn, a horse she has produced since 2016,…

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Charlotte returns with a textbook performance at RWHS

Suzanne Ashton
Charlotte Dujardin and Imhotep greeting her new daughter Isabella, after winning in The Defender CDI4* FEI Dressage Grand Prix at Royal Windsor Horse Show @RoyalWindsorHorseShow/Peter Nixon

Charlotte Dujardin returns with a textbook performance at Royal Windsor Horse Show (RWHS) The Defender CDI4* FEI Dressage Grand Prix kicked off proceedings at The Royal Windsor Horse Show yesterday (10.5.23), helping celebrate the show’s 80th year. Twelve combinations contested the class, including three of the four British FEI World Championship squad who claimed team silver in Herning last summer. Boasting a strong British contingent, the competition ensured great excitement for the home crowd. A fantastic first test from Royal Windsor debutant Lewis Carrier scored an impressive 70.435% with Diego…

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Carina Cassoe Krüth Leads Denmark to Victory

Suzanne Ashton
FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ 2023 - Compiegne (FRA) Anna KASPRZAK of Denmark riding ADDICT DE MASSA, Carina Cassøe KRÜTH of Denmark riding HEILINE'S DANCIERA and Lone Bang ZINDORFF of Denmark riding THRANEGAARDENS ROSTOV

2023 FEI Dressage Nations Cup Krüth, Denmark cruise in Compiègne – written by by Catie Staszak Carina Cassoe Krüth could not be beaten in Compiègne (FRA), leading Denmark to victory in the nation’s first outing of the 2023 FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ season.  Under the tutelage of Chef d’Equipe Anne-Mette Binder, the three-rider Danish squad of Krüth (Heiline’s Danciera), Anna Kasprzak (Addict de Massa) and Lone Bang Zindroff (Thranegaardens Rostov) did not finish outside the top 12 across the CDIO5* Grand Prix, CDIO5* Grand Prix Special and CDIO5* Grand Prix…

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Jessica von Bredow-Werndl Reclaims FEI Dressage World No.1

Suzanne Ashton
Jessica von Bredow-Werndl (GER) with TSF Dalera BB at the FEI Dressage World CupTM Final in Omaha (USA) - FEI/ Liz Gregg

Jessica von Bredow-Werndl (GER) has reclaimed the top spot of the FEI Dressage World Ranking for Athletes, making her the new world number one with 2193 points. The achievement came following her stunning victory at the FEI World Cup™ Finals 2023 in Omaha (USA). Von Bredow-Werndl made a sensational return to top-level competition last October at the second FEI Dressage World CupTM 2022/2023 qualifier in Lyon (FRA) after a six-month maternity leave, winning both the Grand Prix and the Freestyle test to a new French-themed musical score featuring Edith Piaf’s “Je ne regrette rien”. …

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Charlotte Dujardin confirmed at RWHS

Suzanne Ashton
Charlotte Dujardin Royal Windsor Horse Show

As excitement continues to rise for the Royal Windsor Horse Show (10–14 May 2023), organisers have announced their delight that Charlotte Dujardin will be taking part in the Defender CDI4* FEI Dressage aboard the striking chestnut gelding, Imhotep. The class will take place on Wednesday 10 May and Thursday 11 May, and will be the first international competition for Dujardin following the birth of her daughter, Isabella, in March this year. The Defender CDI4* FEI Dressage runs over two days and will welcome some of Great Britain’s best dressage horse…

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It’s a back-to-back double for Jessica and Dalera

Suzanne Ashton
Jessica von Bredow-Werndl (GER) riding TSF Dalera BB, winners of the FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final - Omaha 2023 Copyright ©FEI/Richard Juilliart

It’s a brilliant back-to-back double for Jessica and Dalera FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final 2023 – Omaha (USA), by Louise Parkes The German duo of Jessica von Bredow-Werndl and the fabulous TSF Dalera BB claimed the coveted FEI Dressage World Cup™ title for the second time in their spectacular career when winning the deciding Freestyle competition at the 2023 series Final in Omaha, USA tonight. They arrived at the American fixture as firm favourites but looked vulnerable in Wednesday’s Grand Prix when the 16-year-old mare was super-excited to return to competition…

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FEI Dressage World Cup Final Grand Prix: Defending champions take the honours

Suzanne Ashton
Jessica von Bredow-Werndl (GER) riding TSF Dalera BB, winners of the Grand Prix at the FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final - Omaha (USA) 2023 - FEI/Richard Juilliart

Defending champions win Grand Prix on a day with a few surprises FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final 2023 – Omaha (USA), written by Louise Parkes Germany’s Jessica von Bredow-Werndl and TSF Dalera BB threw down the winning Grand Prix score as the FEI Dressage World Cup™ 2023 Final got underway in Omaha (USA) yesterday (5th April). But it was no walk-in-the-park for the pair that claimed the series title 12 months ago while on the crest of a winning wave. The 16-year-old mare was a little overwhelmed when entering the arena…

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“He made me cry at the end,” says Jonty Evans

Suzanne Ashton
Jonty Evans Para-Dressage debut with his family and horse Cooley Rorkes Drift

On March 30th, Jonty Evans and his long standing equine partner, Cooley Rorkes Drift completed a rather emotional para-dressage test, leaving the eventer in tears. A master of his sport, Jonty spoke of his performance on the 2006 gelding: “The dressage at Solihull was good, I was in danger of forgetting how well behaved he [Cooley Rorkes Drift] is in the arena. He is fantastic to ride and the feeling of connection with him or any horse is like a drug, it is what you want over and over.” Just…

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Jessica and Dalera bid for a back-to-back double

Suzanne Ashton
Jessica von Bredow-Werndl and TSF Dalera BB at the FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final 2022 in Leipzig (GER) - © FEI / Richard Juilliart

FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final 2023, Omaha (USA, by Louise Parkes Following a baby-break that meant she didn’t compete at last summer’s ECCO FEI World Championships in Herning (DEN), Jessica von Bredow-Werndl returns to centre stage with TSF Dalera BB when the FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final 2023 gets underway in Omaha (USA) next Wednesday. The German rider and her lovely mare were on a roll when taking the 2022 title on home ground in Leipzig (GER) last April, having already bagged a full set of Olympic and European medals over…

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