What a performance at Dressage by the Sea this year. Charlotte has such dedication to the basics it has put her in great stead to step into the role of riding CP Dresden.

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A young rider seizes the moment

By Roger Fitzhardinge

Not only were Charlotte Phillips' performances at Willinga Park aboard CP Dresden inspiring, they were a sparkling window into the depth of young rider talent on show at this year’s Dressage by the Sea.

Charlotte Phillips has taken to the FEI ranks like a duck to water. Charlotte was not the only young rider to have the chance at Willinga Park to shine on a horse that has had good training and experience — but she certainly made the most of her opportunities. The talk of Dressage by the Sea 2021 was the talent in the younger rider ranks, and there is no question that the importation of good horses and the chance to take on high-level horses helps the riders to have some incredible competitive experience and success...

Read the full article here in the April issue of Equestrian Life!