The 2025 dressage season was marked by intense competition and significant milestones, particularly at the European Championships where Britain narrowly secured team silver despite a crucial early elimination. British riders like Carl Hester, Becky Moody, and Lottie Fry demonstrated remarkable composure, while breakout performances in para dressage and youth categories brought additional medals and optimism for the future. Sadie Smith claimed an emotional national title, and Lottie Fry with Glamourdale continued their dominance by winning the FEI World Cup Final and achieving world number one rankings.

This year also saw the poignant end of an era with the passing of the iconic London 2012 gold-medal horses Mistral Højris, Valegro, and Uthopia, whose legacies remain deeply embedded in British dressage. Meanwhile, Belgium’s Justin Verboomen and Zonik Plus stunned the dressage world by winning double gold at the European Championships, marking a historic breakthrough and signaling the rise of a partnership with the potential to define a new era in the sport.