Dressage
Lottie Fry wins Amsterdam World Cup freestyle on Glamourdale
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Charlotte 'Lottie' Fry and her stallion Glamourdale claimed victory in the FEI Dressage World Cup Freestyle at Jumping Amsterdam on January 24, 2026, scoring 89.305%. This win secures their qualification for the Fort Worth Final in April as the reigning champions. Germany's Isabell Werth finished second with 87.580% on Wendy de Fontaine.
Four prominent dressage stallions—United, Ampere, All at Once, and Ferguson—have been officially proclaimed as "Keur" stallions by the KWPN breeding society. The announcement came during the 2026 KWPN Stallion Licensing event held in 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands.
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The sudden death of Diallo BB, a top grand prix dressage horse owned by German Olympian Jessica von Bredow-Werndl, has drawn attention to equine Borna disease virus, though the virus was later ruled out as the cause. The 11-year-old Hanoverian gelding's illness remains unexplained, prompting interest in the rare neurotropic virus primarily affecting Central Europe. With fatality rates of 80 to 100 percent in horses, the disease underscores ongoing veterinary challenges.
Marcus Orlob and Jane secured victory in the CDI5* Grand Prix Special at the 2026 Adequan Global Dressage Festival in Wellington, Florida, with a personal best score of 75.979%. Canadian Olympian Brittany Fraser-Beaulieu placed second aboard Jaccardo, also achieving a career high. In the CDI3* class, Meagan Davis and Toronto Lightfoot claimed top honors with 71.489%.
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Olympic medallist Laura Tomlinson provides guidance on achieving an effective extended canter, emphasizing balance and ground cover over mere speed. In an exclusive article, she explains how riders can avoid common pitfalls to impress judges. The advice highlights the importance of maintaining an uphill frame without accelerating the horse.
The Equiciety Dressage Championship wrapped up successfully after two days of competition in Kuwait City, attracting a record number of riders. Impressive performances highlighted the event, with winners honored by prominent figures. The championship underscores the rising standards of equestrian sports in the region.
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French show jumper Julien Epaillard won the prestigious jumping competition at the German Masters in Stuttgart. The 48-year-old rode faultlessly on Donatello d’Auge in the jump-off to edge out strong rivals. In dressage, German Olympic champion Jessica von Bredow-Werndl took the lead.