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Dujardin domination at Wellington CDI
- Written By: British Dressage
- Published: Wed, 28 Jun 2023 09:15
Charlotte Dujardin secured the top step of the podium in a clean sweep of Senior classes at Wellington Riding’s CDI3* and CDI1* competition earlier this month, whilst Carl Hester collected Freestyle accolades and Britain’s youth riders displayed top form in the race for team selection.
After making a jubilant return to the competition arena earlier in the spring, Charlotte Dujardin continued her winning ways with a clean sweep of victories on board Big Tour ride Imhotep (Everdale x Vivaldi) and rising star Times Kismet.
Carl Hester and Coral Ingham’s gelding, who was an integral part of Britain’s medal success at the 2022 FEI World Championships, looked a picture in the Hampshire sunshine to secure a Grand Prix victory on 80.196% before notching up an almost identical mark of 80.872% in the Grand Prix Special.
Alongside her Grand Prix success, Charlotte enjoyed a duo of wins at Small Tour level on board Peter Belshaw’s bright talent Times Kismet (Ampere x Lord Leatherdale). In both the CDI1* Prix St Georges and Intermediate I classes, the combination were six percent clear of a class field scoring 77.647% and 77.843% respectably. The Newent-based rider also enjoyed success in the Premier League classes (report to follow) making a full return to fine form, and was quick to praise her string and team on social media: “I can’t put into words how proud I am of these horses who just get better each and every week. I want to thank Carl, Alan, Dean, Ian, Peter, Coral and our team behind the scenes for your unwavering support and to my sponsors for being by my side.
Carl Hester added another victory to his successful spring count with En Vogue earning 82.945% to place ahead of Gareth Hughes and Classic Briolinca in a close-fought Grand Prix Freestyle showdown; Gareth’s score was an equally impressive 82.420% leaving the top two split by the narrowest of margins. Becky Moody’s Jagerbomb (Dante Weltino x Jazz) continues to find his feet at International Grand Prix level and posted two superb performances at Wellington, concluding the week with third place in the Freestyle on 77.835%.
In the U25 classes, Mette Dahl enjoyed a week to remember achieving four wins with her two rides Sir Donato and Caporal De Massa (Rieto x Xaquiro). In the Junior category, Mette and Fiona Bigwood’s grey stallion ‘Capo’ scored two plus 71% tests to claim the Team and Individual competitions, concluding a success campaign which rewarded a place on this year’s European Championship team. Whilst it was in the U25 tour that Mette claimed Intermediate II and 16 – 25 Grand Prix wins with two creditable scores of 69.020% and 67.906%. Sir Donato (Sir Donnerhall) has been owned by the Bigwood family since the age of 2; speaking on social media, mother Fiona was full of praise for Mette’s winning horse on social media, “he is now 18 years old and still looking fab. It was a very special moment for all of us as this was Mette’s first U25 international competition and it was lovely that she was riding a family favourite.”
Annabella Pidgley also notched up a double of wins in convincing fashion, producing her team partner Espe to 74.657% and 75.049% to stand clear in the Young Rider division. Fellow selected rider Jessica Mcconkey was twice-second with her long-term dancing partner Lady Gaga, whilst her direct reserve Wilson Stensvang also showed good form for third in the Individual competition and Team test fifth.
A competitive fixture in the Pony category saw Abigail Grey and George Clooney B.S (pictured below) triumph in the Team test (71.286%), before the Individual test went the way of Sofia Games, who achieved a one-two with Lauren Geraghty’s WS Jackson and Janet Oliver and Katie Oliver-Games’ Steendieks Cadillac. The Children-on-Horses accolades were also split between two rising stars, as Darcey Blaze Marcus and Mimi Kempster each claimed a class win.
Results – top five
CDI3* Grand Prix
1. Charlotte Dujardin and Imhotep, 80.196% (GBR)
2. Carl Hester and Fame, 76.761% (GBR)
3. Gareth Hughes and Classic Briolinca, 76.500% (GBR)
4. Carl Hester and En Vogue, 74.109% (GBR)
5. Becky Moody and Jagerbomb, 72.065% (GBR)
CDI3* Grand Prix Freestyle
1. Carl Hester and En Vogue, 82.945% (GBR)
2. Gareth Hughes and Classic Briolinca, 82.420% (GBR)
3. Becky Moody and Jagerbomb, 77.835% (GBR)
4. Laura Tomlinson and Fallatijn, 75.610% (GBR)
5. Lara Butler and Kristjan, 74.685% (GBR)
CDI3* Grand Prix Special
1. Charlotte Dujardin and Imhotep, 80.872% (GBR)
2. Carl Hester and Fame, 77.596% (GBR)
3. Laura Tomlinson and DSP Rose of Bavaria, 72.702% (GBR)
4. Annabella Pidgley and Vamos Amigos, 67.873% (GBR)
5. Theodora Livanos and Dono Di Maggio OLD, 66.872% (GRE)
CDI1* Prix St Georges
1. Charlotte Dujardin and Times Kismet, 77.647% (GBR)
2. Becky Moody and James Bond, 71.568% (GBR)
3. Alexander Harrison and Kickback, 70.049% (GBR)
4. Sara-Jane Lanning and Hawtins Lirica, 69.951% (GBR)
5. Rebecca Edwards and Laerke Stensvang, 69.804% (GBR)
CDI1* Intermediate I
1. Charlotte Dujardin and Times Kismet, 77.843% (GBR)
2. Sarah Higgins and Geniaal, 71.127% (GBR)
3. Becky Moody and James Bond, 70.147% (GBR)
4. Rebecca Edwards and Dita Von Teese, 69.019% (GBR)
5. Olivia Oakeley and Rock Diva, 68.235% (GBR)
CDIU25 Intermediate II
1. Mette Dahl and Sir Donato, 69.020% (GBR)
2. Anna Jesty and Commodore Platinum, 67.941% (GBR)
3. Ruth Hole and Easy VZ, 67.353% (GBR)
4. Angus Corrie-Deane and Jack Johnson 2, 65.588% (GBR)
5. Tyla Schou and Dennis Deniro, 62.157% (AUS)
CDIU25 Grand Prix 16-25
1. Mette Dahl and Sir Donato, 67.906% (GBR)
2. Anna Jesty and Commodore Platinum, 67.863% (GBR)
3. Angus Corrie-Deane and Jack Johnson 2, 65.855% (GBR)
4. Ruth Hole and Easy VZ, 64.658% (GBR)
5. Tyla Schou and Dennis Deniro, 62.820% (GBR)
CDIY Young Rider Team Test
1. Annabella Pidgley and Espe, 74.657% (GBR)
2. Jessica McConkey and Lady Gaga, 70.833% (GBR)
3. Ruby Hughes and World Exclusive, 70.441% (GBR)
4. India Durman-Mills and Escade, 70.147% (GBR)
5. Jessica McConkey and Wilson Stensvang, 69.069% (GBR)
CDIY Young Rider Individual Test
1. Annabella Pidgley and Espe, 75.049% (GBR)
2. Jessica McConkey and Lady Gaga, 72.892% (GBR)
3. Jessica McConkey and Wilson Stensvang, 69.363% (GBR)
4. Lilah Gibbs and Zenith, 69.314% (GBR)
5. Lilah Gibbs and Dude III, 69.020% (GBR)
CDIJ Junior Team Test
1. Mette Dahl and Caporal de Massa, 71.970% (GBR)
2. Ruby Hughes and Goldstrike L.E, 71.364% (GBR)
3. Sophia Marston and E-mail, 69.394% (GBR)
4. Sophie Wallace and First Light, 69.141% (GBR)
5. Isla Sully and Vagabond de Massa, 68.030% (GBR)
CDIJ Junior Individual Test
1. Mette Dahl and Caporal de Massa, 71.176% (GBR)
2. Isla Sully and Vagabond de Massa, 70.588% (GBR)
3. Ruby Hughes and Goldstrike L.E, 70.049% (GBR)
4. Sophia Marston and E-mail, 68.873% (GBR)
5. Isabella Caldwell and Don Geniro, 65.981% (GBR)
CDIP Pony Team Test
1. Abigail Gray and George Clooney B.S, 71.286% (GBR)
2. Sofia Games and WS Jackson, 69.334% (GBR)
3. Sofia Games and Steendieks Cadillac, 69.334% (GBR)
4. Ella Glennon and Amden Supreme Golden Dancer, 68.905% (GBR)
5. Daisy Bullman and Godrics Dionysus, 68.428% (GBR)
CDIP Pony Individual Test
1. Sofia Games and WS Jackson, 71.442% (GBR)
2. Sofia Games and Steendieks Cadillac, 69.685% (GBR)
3. Abigail Gray and George Clooney B.S, 69.414% (GBR)
4. Isla Sully and Reitland’s Don Totilas, 67.883% (GBR)
5. Ella Glennon and Amden Supreme Golden Dancer, 67.162% (GBR)
CDICh-A Children Team Test
1. Darcey Blaze Marcus and Tackmann’s Dark Deluxe, 72.150% (GBR)
2. Mimi Kempster and Che Bello, 71.025% (GBR)
3. Violet Hawkins and DZL Royal Sunrise, 70.325% (GBR)
4. Izabel Worthington and Machno Gabrielle, 69.600% (GBR)
5. Ella-Grace Dovey and Ode to Shannon, 64.775% (GBR)
CDICh-A Children Individual Test
1. Mimi Kempster and Che Bello, 73.746% (GBR)
2. Violet Hawkins and DZL Royal Sunrise, 71.857% (GBR)
3. Izabel Worthington and Machno Gabrielle, 70.787% (GBR)
4. Darcey Blaze Marcus and Tackmann’s Dark Deluxe, 67.199% (GBR)
5. Ella-Grace Dovey and Ode to Shannon, 65.204% (GBR)
