Kristina Harrison-Antell and her Dutch Warmblood gelding Finley won the 3 Grand Prix freestyle at the 2025 Del Mar National Horse Show dressage Week CDI 3, earning a top score of 72.180% and securing a spot in the US Equestrian Open dressage Final. The victory also earned them The Two Dancers Perpetual Trophy.
Nadine Schwartsman and her Rhinelander gelding Royal Flash R finished in second place with a personal best score of 69.935% in the Grand Prix freestyle. Schwartsman also won the Intermediate I Kur earlier in the day with Tenterhofs El Chapo, scoring 65.890% and earning the Rubino Bellissimo trophy.
Schwartsman expressed her happiness with Royal Flash R’s performance, noting his power and relaxation during the test. She highlighted the importance of competing in shows like the Del Mar National Horse Show to help her horse gain confidence and experience in different atmospheres.