by HorseMinute.com | Mar 15, 2026 | Dressage
Wellington, Florida, renowned as the “Winter Equestrian Capital of the World,” recently gained attention as rising American dressage star Erin Nichols triumphed at the 2026 CDI-W Wellington Grand Prix Special during the Adequan® Global dressage Festival....
by HorseMinute.com | Mar 14, 2026 | Dressage
Erin Nichols and her 17-year-old Dutch-bred gelding Elian Royale achieved a significant victory at the Global dressage Festival CDI3* Grand Prix Special in Wellington, Florida, scoring 70.617%. This win marked their first double victory in over two years, having also...
by HorseMinute.com | Mar 14, 2026 | Dressage
Justin Verboomen, riding Zonik Plus, narrowly defeated Charlotte Fry on Glamourdale to win The Dutch Masters Grand Prix Freestyle in ’s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands, securing Western Europe’s final qualifier spot for the World Cup Final in Fort Worth, Texas. Verboomen...
by HorseMinute.com | Mar 13, 2026 | Dressage
Melissa Galloway reflects on the challenge of balancing ambition with connection in her journey as a high-performance rider. While training overseas exposed her to intense coaching and new expectations, it sometimes caused her to lose the natural feel that had guided...
by HorseMinute.com | Mar 13, 2026 | Dressage
Fourteen-year-old Kiley Haynes, an eighth grader at Nettle Middle School in Haverhill, balances a busy schedule of schoolwork, basketball, and band, yet finds time for her passion: horseback riding. This dedication has paid off, as she has qualified to compete in an...
by HorseMinute.com | Mar 12, 2026 | Dressage
The recent national dressage championships showcased impressive performances across multiple levels and tours. Highlights include Susan Tomlin and Dance Hit SW winning the River Park Farm CDN Grand Prix Freestyle, and Chelsea Callaghan concluding her partnership with...
