Australian Boyd Exell launched his campaign to win a record sixth FEI Driving World Championship with a stunning 34.13 dressage score.
Driving
Six teams, 37 athletes and 185 horses have converged on Pratoni del Vivaro, Italy for the exciting four-in-hand championships.
Kelly Houtappels-Bruder drove Flip to third place at Le Pin-au-Haras, FRA, their second medal after a silver medal effort at the 2020 Worlds.
Lots of surprises on Saturday at the FEI Eventing Worlds, while at Le Pin-Au-Haras Canadian Houtappels-Bruder continues to shine.
The first three Canadian eventers complete their dressage tests, while Kelly Houtappels-Bruder prepares to begin the Singles Driving Worlds.
Sixteen nations and 39 athletes are confirmed for this highly-anticipated Four-In-Hand event Sept. 21-25 at Pratoni Del Vivaro, Italy.
Pemberton was a major entity in the sport of driving as competitor, judge and chairman of the FEI Driving Committee.
The FEI Board assigned all major Finals and Championships through 2026; only N.A. venue is Fort Worth, TX, for Dressage and Jumping Finals.
Beautiful Pratoni del Vivaro hosted competition in singles, pairs and four-in-hands in the lead-up to the World Championships in September.
A roster of international stars were victorious to wrap up a successful show, including a Belgian and Australian, plus lots of local talent.