Dressage
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The FEI Dressage World Breeding Championships for Young Horses will return to Verden, Germany from 4-9 August 2026, and Australian combinations now have clarity well ahead of time with Equestrian Australia releasing its National Selection Procedure for the event.
Australian dressage rider Kate Kyros has farewelled Grand Prix partner Chemistry, with the accomplished KWPN stallion sold to Europe after a career highlighted by international success and emotional milestones together.
Equine Borna Virus has been ruled out in the death of Diallo BB, with Jessica von Bredow-Werndl confirming testing excluded viruses, though the exact cause of the promising Grand Prix gelding’s sudden illness remains unknown.
Germany’s Isabell Werth returned to winning form, guiding Wendy de Fontaine to a commanding World Cup victory in Basel, where Australian Jemma Heran was also in action with Total Recall.
The dressage world is mourning the sudden loss of Diallo BB, the gifted Grand Prix partner of German Olympian Jessica von Bredow-Werndl, following a sudden illness.
The latest FEI Dressage World Rankings reflect a dynamic end to the year, shaped by standout performances at major European indoor fixtures and a strong showing from Australian combinations across all age divisions.
Belgian dressage shone in Mechelen as Larissa Pauluis claimed victory with Flambeau, leading a home one-two. Justin Verboomen followed closely in second aboard his up-and-coming Grand Prix horse, Djembe de Hus OLD.