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Kristin Wasemiller-Knutson and her own Vashti danced their way to victory in the Grand Prix Freestyle at the US Dressage Finals, earning an impressive score of 72.250%. Their polished and expressive performance captivated both the judges and the crowd, securing the top spot in a highly competitive field.Top Contenders ShineJennifer Roth and Imperador DR followed close behind with a score of 71.

The newest episode of The Story of… shines a light on Jagerbomb, the remarkable dressage horse partnered with Becky Moody.From Young Horse to Olympic StageIn this episode, viewers follow the journey of “Bomb” — from his early training days to becoming one of the sport’s most beloved and successful horses.

US Equestrian has announced the athlete-and-horse combinations that will represent the U.S. Para Dressage Team at the 2025 Tryon Fall Dressage III CPEDI3*. Chef d’Equipe Michael Assouline and Team Leader Laureen Johnson will lead the team.

As Chronicle of the Horse published, Anna Buffini has moved quickly through the ranks of international dressage, representing the United States on multiple senior Nations Cup teams and World Cup championships, and even being considered for the 2024 U.S. Olympic team.

As riders, we spend so much time focusing on what our horses are doing that it’s easy to forget about our own bodies. But the truth is, your position has a huge influence on your horse’s way of going. The more aware you are of how you’re sitting, balancing, and using your body, the clearer your communication will be.

One of the most anticipated crowd-pleasers at Dressage at Devon returned Saturday night: the third annual Dance-Off in the Dixon Oval. Riders Adriane Alvord, Jim Koford, Shannon Stevens, and Silva Martin swapped their traditional attire for outrageous costumes and unscripted freestyles, riding to contemporary music they hadn’t heard before.