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Eventing Begins at Aachen - Australia assumes the lead, Dibowski best rider of the day

Andreas Dibowski of the German team achieved the best result of the day in the dressage competition of the eventing. He was awarded 40.9 (minus) points with his 12-year-old Hanoverian mare, FRH Serve Well and is followed by the Australian rider Megan Jones with the 13-year-old gelding, Kriby Parker Irish Jester, (44.1). The rider from New Zealand, Donna Smith, currently ranks third with the 11-year-old thoroughbred gelding, Call Me Clifton (45.4). (More…)

Idols and Faces, Young and Old

One of the neatest things about being in Aachen at the 2006 WEG has been watching so many people have access to the people they may have idolized. I know I have a short list of famous people (of the non-equestrian type) that I would love to meet, if not just to tell them how much they have inspired me creatively, or how ultimately super cool I think they are, or just how much I love them. The reason is not important. Almost everyone has idols – it’s one thing we all share, regardless of age. (More…)

Eventers, Vaulters Take the Stages at Aachen 2006 WEG

Aachen, Germany - A brand new cross-country course awaits the eventers as they begin their first of three phases at the 2006 WEG. But before they can take to the new course (which will be contested in the short format without steeplechase), there are two days of dressage. And if the morning of the first day is any indication, it will be a cold and wet ride. In addition, it was the first day of a series of compulsories for the vaulting squads vying for medals. (More…)

WEG - Eventing Competition begins

Eventing competition began today with the Dressage test. After the first Dressage day, Germany’s Andreas Dibowski (IRL) on FRH Serve Well is in the lead with 40.90. He is followed by Megan Jones (AUS) on Kirby Park Irish Jester with 44.10 and Donna Smith (NZL) on call Me Clifton (45.40). (More…)

Canadian Dressage Results from 2006 FEI WEG

Aachen, DE - August 23, 2025 - Canada’s Dressage riders were on center stage today, competing in the Dressage Grand Prix (FEI Grand Prix Test 2003). Ashley Holzer, now living in New York, was the first Canadian to go. Entering the ring on Gambol amid enthusiastic cheers from fellow Canadian Equestrian Teammates, supporters and fans, she gestured for silence. (More…)

Brentina and Debbie McDonald Withdraw from Dressage Competition at the World Equestrian Games in Aachen, Germany

(Aachen, Germany)—The United States Equestrian Federation announced today that Brentina and Debbie McDonald will withdraw from the remainder of the dressage competition at the World Equestrian Games due to a veterinary concern. (More…)

Team Germany – catch them if you can

Germany won their ninth World Team title in Dressage with a total score of 223.625. Silver goes to The Netherlands (217.917) and bronze to the USA (213.917). (More…)

Team USA Wins Bronze at another FEI World Equestrian Games - Day Two of Dressage Provides a Full-Range of Highs and Lows

Aachen, Germany – Day two of grand prix didn’t give any of the remaining 43 riders much of an advantage when it came to weather, but it did not seem to affect the Americans, the Dutch, the Germans or the Danes. (More…)

TEAM USA takes Bronze as Germany takes the Gold and the Netherlands finishes second

Team USA did it! They pulled out a hard-fought Bronze team medal at the 2006 WEG, and with Debbie McDonald riding in the “catch” position, she put in a winning performance and sits in the Top 10 at 9th place with Brentina. (More…)

Canada’s Vaulters getting ready to leap into action at the 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games

Aachen, DE – The four athletes representing Canada in the Vaulting competition, together with their leased horses, arrived safely at the show grounds for the 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games in Aachen, Germany. (More…)

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