dressage
Sophie Wells wins gold at Winter Dressage Championships
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British paralympian Sophie Wells rode her Ontario LC to victory in the Equi-Trek elementary gold at the NAF Five Star Winter Dressage Championships, scoring 72.48% on April 17. The seven-year-old gelding also earned silver in the Spillers medium freestyle gold the previous day. Several other riders claimed top spots in various classes at Addington Equestrian.
Sadie Smith rode Times Rococo to victory in the Baileys Horse Feeds novice freestyle gold on the opening morning of the NAF Five Star Winter Dressage Championships at Addington. Eli Lovell claimed the HorseHage Preliminary Gold title with Parchioness G, while Alice Begg topped the Petplan Medium Silver Area Festival Championship on Noraly. The event on 15 April featured strong performances from young horses and new partnerships.
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The FEI is reviewing potential changes to top-level dressage tests, including new stretching movements and expanded use of snaffle bridles in grand prix events. Officials discussed these ideas at the recent FEI sports forum, drawing on data from early 2026 competitions. Working group members emphasized benefits for horse welfare and global development of the sport.