OCALA, Fla,--Charlotte Osborne of Great Britain on Fruhlingszauber won Grand Prix Freestyle CDI3*, the highlight of the WEC January Dressage CDI3*, on Saturday, Jan. 3 at the World Equestrian Center.
Charlotte Osborne on Fruhlingszauger (Photo by Andrew Ryback)With a freestyle choreographed by Karen Robinson and music chosen by Osborne, she had a personal best score of 70.775%, including a 72.575% from judge at C, Kristi Wysocki.
"The chosen house music style fit perfectly for “Ozzie,” who “really dances to it,” said Osborne. “The judges said they really liked it too. It’s got a strong beat to it. It’s very clear for the changes, so he can really feel it. I think he enjoys it.”
Osborne increased the difficulty in her choreography, which included two-tempis on a circle into one-tempis, then dropping into passage movement, followed by a piaffe pirouette.
“It’s very ambitious,” said Osborne, “But he’s such a good boy. I’m super grateful for him and lucky to be on a horse like him.”
Osborne's friends and family had flown in to watch.
“It all came at the right time,” she said. “Usually, it’s just me and my groom Eliza Sanders. I finished my test and looked to see them cheering. It was my favorite part of the night, getting to share it with everyone.”
Claire Darnell on Harrold S placed second place with 70.560%, and Sylvia Gugler on VulkanoA was third with a score of 66.600%.
Jessica Howington on Finesse Langholt DWB won the Intermediate 1 CDI1* with 68.970%.
