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All “regionally relevant viruses including Bornavirus” have been ruled out in the sudden and unexpected death of Diallo BB, the 11-year-old rising star of Jessica von Bredow-Werndl.Benjamin Werndl, Jessica’s brother, was reported by Dressage-News.com to state that a possible explanation for the death of Diallo Jan.

Increasingly calmer Jane ridden by Marcus Orlob to victory in Wellington's Global Dressage Festival CDI3* Grand Prix Special on second highest score in almost two years at Big Tour.Marcus and the 12-year-old mare were awarded 74.681%, the duo’s highest score in the United States and exceeded only by 75.340% in Kronberg, Germany in June 2024. The pair were selected for the U.S.

Christian Simonson posted a personal best score on Indian Rock to win Wellington World Cup Freestyle to clinch a start in the Final at Fort Worth, Texas in April.The victory for Christian and the 13-year-old stallion outdoors under lights for the first time scored 81.445% before a packed Global Dressage Festival stadium.

Christian Simonson rode Indian Rock to a huge personal best score to win Wellington’s Global Dressage Festival World Cup Grand Prix Thursday and a step closer to a start at the championship Final in Fort Worth, Texas in April.The score of 76.

Marcus Orlob on his Paris Olympic mount Jane was the clear winner of the CDI3* Grand Prix in Wellington's the Global Dressage Festival opening Big Tour event of the year and the first competition for the pair since last July in Europe.In kicking off the winter-long Global circuit, Marcus and the 12-year-old were awarded 71.

Christian Simonson on Indian Rock could clinch a start as one of three North Americans in the World Cup Final with a victory or high finish in the Global Dressage Festival qualifying Freestyle Friday.

Steffen Peters at age 61 is back riding, developing two horses for competition for first time in years.Steffen, who has struggled with physical and mental health issues, says he is enjoying the preparation of the horses, one at Grand Prix level and the other Small Tour.

Cesar Torrente of Colombia has been promoted to top level dressage judge, officially FEI Level 4 but more popularly known as 5*. Cesar, 65, is also a judge for young horses and for para dressage.As a lawyer, he was a member of the FEI Tribunal beginning in 2017 and became deputy chair three years later. Cesar resigned from the tribunal at the beginning of 2025 to focus more on judging.

Christian Simonson and his performances on Indian Rock as the outstanding American dressage partnership of 2025 has led to a meteoric rise to 15th in the world rankings for the 23-year-old rider.With six victories in six Grand Prix starts and the highest CDI Grand Prix score by an United States rider in almost three years, Christian goes into 2026 as the top ranked American at No.