Pidgley climbs top step of U25 Freestyle podium

Following yesterday's Individual silver achievements, Annabella Pidgley and Gio have gone on to achieve a gold medal in the Freestyle competition at the FEI European Championships. 

Annabella Pigdley has become FEI European Champion in the Freestyle competition for U25 riders, climbing to the top of the rankings with Sarah and Jessica Pidgley's Gio. 

With the Apache-sired gelding, Annabella produced an outstanding artistic performance to improve her position from the individual test. Her winning score was 79.515%, rewarded by Alice Schwab (AUT - E), Kurt Christensen (DEN - H), Isabelle Judet (FRA - C), Clive Halsall (GBR - M) and Maarten VAN DER HEIJDEN (NED - B). 

Annabella adds a third gold medal to her collection, having achieved two at Young Rider level at the FEI European Championships for Young Riders with Sarah Pidgley's mare Espe. 

Results

U25 Grand Prix Freestyle Medal Competition
1. Annabella Pidgley and Gio, 72.205% (GBR)
2. Helen Erbe and Carlos FRH, 78.080% (GER)
3. Sophia Ludvigsen and Blue Hors Quintana, 77.985% (DEN)

FULL RESULTS