The first three Canadian eventers complete their dressage tests, while Kelly Houtappels-Bruder prepares to begin the Singles Driving Worlds.
Driving
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.
The Queen was on hand to watch her home-bred Highland mare win the championship; Von Eckerman and Deusser take feature jumping events.
Kelly Houtappels-Bruder won the CAI 3* Horse Single division in France while Roberta Sheffield has strong scores in Belgium.
The new FEI Driving World Cup victor (and imminent father-to-be) ousted the reigning champion in an exciting drive-off in Leipzig.
A chat with show director (and former jockey and Olympic eventer) Giuseppe Della Chiesa, plus a call for volunteers for Pratoni del Vivaro.