The pinnacle event of Thursday’s schedule came from the FEI Dressage World Cup™ Freestyle to Music, presented by Bret Willson Dressage International Ltd and supported by Horse & Hound. The competition captivated the passionate crowd, who were impressed by the musicality and harmony of the 14 partnerships contesting the prestigious competition.
Yesterday’s third-placed combination, Charlotte Fry and the 11-year-old stallion Glamourdale, performed their test to her Freestyle signature music, setting the International Arena alight. Their spectacular performance earned a standing ovation and a score of 86.645%, enabling them to repeat their victory from 2022.
Norwegian rider Isabel Freese maintained consistency, matching her result from yesterday to once again claim the runner-up spot. Meanwhile, World No. 4 Dinja van Liere improved on her performance from the FEI Dressage World Cup™ Qualifier in Lyon to secure third place.
Home favourites Becky Moody and Jagerbomb, winners of yesterday’s Grand Prix, debuted their new music, however, an early mistake proved costly for the partnership, leaving them out of the placings this evening.
An emotional Fry exclaimed: “The feeling that I had in the arena tonight was something that I have never felt before. He was absolutely amazing and on fire! I am so thankful to be able to produce a test like this in London in front of this incredible crowd. I can’t thank the public enough for your support, not only tonight but this year. In the run up to Paris and also in Paris we could feel all of your support. It makes me a little emotional to come back to England and to be able to ride in front of this crowd is truly an honour.”