Christian Simonson and the Dutch-bred stallion Indian Rock recently passed veterinary inspection at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, marking their entry into the CDI3* international competition. The 12-year-old stallion, previously ridden by Emmelie Scholtens, will compete in the Grand Prix and the Special events, showcasing the skills developed under Scholtens, who had notable success with him at various championships.
Indian Rock has a strong competitive history, including a fifth-place finish at the 2022 World Championships and impressive scores such as 75.478% at Fontainebleau in 2024. The stallion also participated in the 2024 Olympics in Paris, where the Netherlands team secured fourth place. Following this, Indian Rock was acquired by Zen Elite Equestrian Center, owned by entrepreneur Heidi Humphries, to be ridden by Simonson, who is coached by three-time U.S. Olympian Adrienne Lyle.
Simonson’s first competition with Indian Rock took place at a national event in Wellington, Florida, in April 2025, setting the stage for their international debut at Ocala. This partnership aims to build on Indian Rock’s established reputation in the dressage arena.
