Charlotte Osborne rides Fruhlingszauber to victory in Ocala's CDI3* Freestyle
Another personal best score
January 31, 2026 at 9:44 PMBy k.braddick
Charlotte Osborne rode the 18-year-old Fruhlingszauber to victory on another personal best score in Ocala's World Equestrian Center CDI3* Grand Prix Freestyle.
The score of 70.775% follows victory in the Grand Prix, also on a personal best, was the first double win for the partnership of the American-based British rider and the Austrian-bred gelding.
Charlotte, 34, moved to the U.S. 10 years ago and is based in Canton, Georgia with her husband and two children.
Fruhlingszauber was sent to Osborne to sell more than two years ago and sold shortly after. Lisa Carol, the new owner, later asked Charlotte to resume training of Fruhlingszauber.
At last November's WEC CDI3*, the duo won the Freestyle for their first international victory.
Nora Batchelder and Nova, the only combination qualifying for the Grand Prix Special, scored 67.681%. Nora of the Ocala area community of Williston and the mare now aged 11 won the U.S. Developing Grand Prix championship in 2024.
Results:
CDI3* Grand Prix Freestyle
Rank Competitor Score
1.Charlotte Osborne (GBR) Fruhlingszauber 70.775%
2.Claire Darnell (USA) Harrold S 70.560%
3.Sylvia Gugler (USA) Vulkano 14 66.600%
Photo: Charlotte Osborne on Fruhlingszauber in Ocala's World Equestrian Center CDI3*. © 2026 Andrew Ryback Photography
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