CDI5* FEI grand prix dressage prepares to take center stage at WEF

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British rider Susan Pape and Harmony's Eclectisch compete tonight in the Grand Prix in the Winter Equestrian Festival at Wellington
Susan Pape and Harmony’s Eclectisch compete in tonight’s grand prix at the Winter Equestrian Festival.
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Tonight’s international arena at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, the home of the Winter Equestrian Festival, USA, sees dressage take center stage, featuring grand prix for special CDI5* presented by Havensafe, followed by grand prix for freestyle CDI5* sponsored by CaptiveOne Advisors. Action starts at 6.30pm, with the second class scheduled for 8.55pm.

Dressage competitors were invited to try out the arena on Tuesday evening, giving them a chance to introduce their horses to the large, floodlit ring. “The warm-up was fine in the stadium,” said Great Britain’s Susan Pape, who rides Harmony’s Eclectisch, a 13-year-old KWPN stallion by Zenon. “It was nicely set up and my horse felt good.”

Sarah Eakin
Sarah Eakin
Freelance journalist

Sarah Eakin is an international equestrian journalist who writes for publications on both sides of the Atlantic, including Horse & Hound, The Independent and The Daily Telegraph in the UK. A former Pony Club team member for dressage, showjumping and eventing, Sarah’s mother trained National Hunt horses and she and her three brothers also played polo. Formerly married to a US professional polo player, Sarah is currently based in Wellington, Florida.