Charlotte Fry and Glamourdale set the Excel alight on day two of London International Horse Show as they took victory in 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.
Wednesday’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.
An emotional Fry exclaimed: “The feeling that I had in the arena [Thursday night] 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 [Thursday night] 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.”
Norwegian rider Isabel Freese maintained consistency, matching her Grand Prix result to once again claim the runner-up spot with Total Hope OLD (83.270%). Meanwhile, World No. 4 Dinja van Liere improved on her performance from the FEI Dressage World Cup™ Qualifier in Lyon to secure third place with Hartsuijker on 80.225%.
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 off the podium Thursday evening. The pair still secured fourth on an impressive 80.160%.
View the results from the CDI-W Grand Prix Freestyle here.
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Source: London International Horse Show media release/edited by EQ Life
