Charlotte Dujardin made a winning return to top-level sport at Wellington CDI3* (11-12 October), claiming a double win with Brave Heart II ( Bordeaux x Tuschinski) – her latest grand prix partner.

The compact 11-year-old gelding may be new under Charlotte , but he’s already proven himself on this stage. In 2024, he topped the freestyle at the same venue with his owner, Ellie McCarthy , 29, in the saddle, with a score of 74.530% – the highest score of the competition.

“That win was probably our highlight together,“ Ellie told . “We were second in the grand prix with a personal best, too. I actually cried on the final centre line because he just gave me such a good feeling, and I knew there was a lot more in there.”

How Ellie found Brave Heart II

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