The 2026 FEI dressage Nations Cup USA CDIO3 and CDIOU25 at the Adequan® Global dressage Festival in Wellington, Florida, showcased dominant performances by the U.S. teams. The Dutta Corp. U.S. dressage Team and the U.S. CDIOU25 Team both secured team gold medals, with standout individual performances including Jordan LaPlaca’s personal best and individual gold aboard Gold Play in the FEI Grand Prix Special CDIO3, and Alicia Berger’s multiple wins on Aqua Marin in the CDIOU25 division. Ashley Holzer also earned silver and the Leading Lady Rider title in the FEI Grand Prix Freestyle CDIO3* with her mare Hawtins San Floriana.
The event highlighted strong international competition, with Germany’s Frederic Wandres winning the FEI Grand Prix Freestyle CDIO3* and Sweden’s Tinne Vilhelmson Silfvén securing a US Equestrian Open qualifying win. The U.S. CDIOU25 Team demonstrated depth and talent, sweeping the individual podium in the FEI Grand Prix 16-25 and showcasing promising young riders under Chef d’Equipe George Williams. The festival underscored the strength and future potential of U.S. dressage on the international stage.
