The U.S. Para dressage Team achieved a second team victory at the Adequan Global dressage Festival 9 CPEDI3* in 2025, with standout performances from Fiona Howard and Diamond Dunes, Hannah Kingsley and Sir Chipoli, Cynthia Screnci and For Memory 4, and Marie Vonderheyden and Fan Tastico H across all grades. The team’s Chef d’Equipe, Michel Assouline, praised the team for their improvements and good riding, leaving behind happy memories of the competition.
Fiona Howard and Diamond Dunes set a new world record in Grade II competition, achieving impressive scores in the FEI Para Grade II Grand Prix A Test, FEI Grade II Para Grand Prix B Test, and FEI Grade II Para Grand Prix Freestyle. Hannah Kingsley showcased her versatility with strong performances on both her team mount, Sir Chipoli, and individual horse, Eragon VF, in Grade III competition. Cynthia Screnci and For Memory 4 also delivered consistent performances in Grade V, culminating in a personal best and victory in the FEI Para Grade V Grand Prix Freestyle.
Marie Vonderheyden and Fan Tastico H debuted their partnership in Grade I with impressive scores in the FEI Para Grade I Grand Prix A Test, FEI Para Grade I Grand Prix B Test, and FEI Para Grade I Grand Prix Freestyle. The U.S. Para dressage Team’s success at the Adequan Global dressage Festival 9 CPEDI3 reinforces their status as a top contender on the global stage, with their next competition scheduled at the TerraNova CPEDI3 in Myakka City, Fla.
