The first day of dressage competition saw the Prix St. Georges tests ridden first, with the eight grand prix combinations at the end of the day.
Jill Irving
Canadians Naima Moreira Laliberte and Jill Irving were second and third in the FEI Grand Prix Special CDI 3* at Tryon Spring Dressage 1 CDI 3*.
Ashley Holzer (USA) and Havanna 145 strutted to victory in the FEI Grand Prix Freestyle at Tryon while Jill Irving (CAN) and Arthur grabbed reserve honors.
Adrienne Lyle (USA) and Harmony's Duval danced to victory in FEI Grand Prix competition to kick off Tryon Spring Dressage 1 CDI 3*.
Competition at Week 10 of the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival continued on Saturday, March 16, with a day full of top dressage competition.
The Adequan® Global Dressage Festival concluded its second day of competition in Wellington, Florida, with the “Friday Night Stars”.
The first 38 riders in a field of 77 took to centreline in the main arena at Tryon in the Grand Prix dressage test on Wednesday.
Shelly Francis (USA) and Danilo clinched the Grand Prix Special CDI4* in week 10 of the AGDF in Wellington, FL, but 3 Canadians made top-5 placings.
Canadian dressage athletes started the season strong at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival with Diane Creech and Jill Irving leading the way.
Two of Canada’s top dressage riders crossed the ocean to go hoof-to-hoof with some of the best riders in the world on their home turf.