Nighttime in Devon brought the FEI Grand Prix CDI-W presented by Quarry View Building Group. The class featured 17 horses and their riders vying for spots in the CDI-W Grand Prix Freestyle presented by Kingsview Partners class on Saturday night.

Photo – Ben Ebeling and Bellena wowed the judges and spectators in the CDI-W FEI Grand Prix class. (Susan J. Stickle Photography)

Benjamin Ebeling and Ann Romney’s 2010 Hanoverian mare Bellena earned a 71.239% to top the winners roster and clinch the CDI-W FEI Grand Prix class. Bellena is by Belissimo NRW out of Wellfair 3 by Welser 2 and was bred by Hans Richelshage.

“Number One on my hit parade was really just continuing a consistent test,” Ebeling said. “We really started to get to know each other.” He said he has had the ride for about a year, and their summer trip to Europe prepared them for this moment. “And you know, to continue that consistency with fault-free tests, that’s really what I’m looking for.”

Personal Best

Camille Carier Bergeron and Finnländerin, a 2010 Oldenburg mare by Findertanz out of Ferna 3 by Donnerhall 11, earned a 70.130% to claim the red ribbon and their personal best score in the Grand Prix. The mare is owned by Giles Bergeron and Camille Carier Bergeron and bred by Xavier Marie.

“I was really excited [with] that personal best,” the rider said. “I always knew it was in there. We had once a 71.5 in the Grand Prix Special, but this is our personal best in the Grand Prix. So I was really excited with that score. And what I like is that I even have more room to even get better.”

Kevin Kohmann and Dünensee placed third in the class with a 68.913%. The 2009 Hanoverian gelding known as Denzel is by Dancier out of Doublette W by Davignon 3. He is owned by Diamante Farms and was bred by Monika Fartmann.

Kohmann said he was a bit disappointed in the outcome, but, with his usual flair and humor, he exclaimed he knows what to do on Saturday night: “The good news is, I knew exactly what to do the moment I came out of the ring. Which is tomorrow, I have to half-halt my horse.”

Day 4 – A Wrap

With top scores, personal bests, and even a wig-wearing freestyle, Day Four of the 50th Anniversary Kingsview Partners Dressage at Devon delivered a perfect blend of sport and spectacle. As the competition heads into its weekend crescendo, the stage is set for even more electric performances in the Dixon Oval and beyond.

The 50^th Anniversary Kingsview Partners Dressage at Devon is a heritage show like no other in North America. For 50 years, Dressage at Devon (DAD) has brought top competitors, horses, trainers and judges from across the continent and around the globe together for one of the highest-rated international dressage competitions. The event opens with the prestigious three-day Breed Division, setting the stage for an unforgettable week of equestrian excellence.

Come join us as we celebrate 50 years at Dressage at Devon!

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About Dressage at Devon

Celebrating its 50th anniversary Sept. 23-28, 2025, at the legendary Devon Horse Show Grounds in Devon, Pennsylvania, Dressage at Devon (DaD) has been a prestigious tradition since 1975. It attracts top competitors, trainers and judges from across North America and beyond, making it one of the most respected international dressage competitions.