Isabell Werth (GER) secured her first FEI dressage World Cup qualifier win of the season in Basel with Wendy de Fontaine, scoring 86.155% in the Freestyle to claim a clear victory. Swiss rider Charlotta Rogerson thrilled the home crowd by achieving two personal bests on Bonheur de La Vie, finishing second with 81.290%, the highest Swiss Freestyle score in years. Raphael Netz (GER) took third place with DSP Dieudonne, further extending his lead in the World Cup standings. The event drew enthusiastic crowds at the St. Jakobshalle, with strong performances from several riders including Dominique Filion (NED), Svenja Kämper-Meyer (GER), and Bettina Kendlbacher (AUT).

Werth, returning after a break, expressed satisfaction with Wendy’s focused performance, despite a minor error, and plans to compete with DSP Quantaz in upcoming qualifiers aiming for the Final in Texas. Netz praised his horse’s improvement and focus, consolidating his top position in the standings. The next qualifier is scheduled for January in Amsterdam, continuing the competitive buildup in the FEI dressage World Cup season.