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Content All the information about the Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage 2014/2015 is available HERE. Season preview by Louise Parkes ................................................... page 4 Presentation of Reem Acra ............................................................ page 6 Simplified rules............................................................................ page 9 Understanding Dressage ............................................................. page 12 The calendar ............................................................................. page 14 Competition timetable ................................................................ page 17 FEI TV broadcast timetable ......................................................... page 18 The participants ......................................................................... page 18 The officials .............................................................................. page 21 The history ............................................................................... page 22 FEI World Cup™ Dressage champions .......................................... page 27 Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage online ................................. page 29 Contact .................................................................................... page 30 • Organisers • FEI • FEI broadcast coordination Cover page photo caption: Great Britain’s Charlotte Dujardin and the 12-year gelding Valegro were crowned the Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage champions 2014 for the first time in their career. © Arnd Bronkhorst/FEI

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The dancing horses head for a sparkling showdown in Las Vegas By Louise Parkes There’s something about the prospect of a star-studded final in the entertainment capital of the world that adds extra spice to the Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage 2014/2015 season. Showbusiness is at the beating heart of Las Vegas, USA, and when you combine that with the sponsorship of a New York fashionista and the most attention-seeking horse-and-rider combinations on the planet then you have a mouth-watering recipe. The sport of Dressage has undergone a tidal wave of change in recent years, due in no small way to the introduction of Freestyle which allows competitors and their horses to highlight their unique talents and strengths as they perform, accompanied by a specially-selected musical score, in front of adoring audiences. The judges decide the results, but spectators have their own firm favourites, and as the Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage Western European League wends its way through nine qualifying rounds before the Final in April 2015, fans are guaranteed some classic sporting moments. Dutch riders hold the record for the greatest number of title victories, with 12 in total since 1986, and nine of those were achieved by the woman who is largely responsible for leading the sport to where it is today. Partnering the legendary Bonfire, and later Salinero, Anky van Grunsven turned a previously ultra-conservative discipline into a fascinating and highly entertaining sporting spectacle that began to appeal to a whole new fan-base during her 13-year winning spree between 1995 and 2008. Her Dutch colleague, Edward Gal, then raised the sport to a whole new level during his short career with Totilas when he lifted the trophy in 2010. This horse, with his mesmerising power and extravagant movement, became an overnight sensation following his medal-winning appearances at the FEI European Championships in Windsor, Great Britain the previous year. And one of the most longed-for moments in the story of this latest season is a possible showdown between the black stallion, ridden by Germany’s Matthias Alexander Rath, and the British duo who have taken the sport by storm over the last two years. Defending Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ champions, Great Britain’s Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro, have set the Dressage world on fire since emerging to take double-gold at the London 2012 Olympic Games. They have a magical quality, and their public appeal is second to none. They currently hold all the Dressage titles on offer in the sport, having proved untouchable at last summer’s FEI European Championships, at the Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage Final 2014 and at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2014 in Normandy. However when they came up against Rath and Totilas at Aachen (GER) last June, it was the German pair who came out on top. So with Rath determined to bring his great horse to this season’s Final, it seems the stage may be set for an almighty battle under the bright lights of Las Vegas.

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Photo caption: The “I’m Couture” look from the Reem Acra fall 2015 bridal collection

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Presentation of Reem Acra www.reemacra.com

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Reem Acra’s designs epitomize global glamour by offering women her innate fashion sense, European style and understanding of what looks and feels beautiful. Interlaced with her sense of luxury, her regal designs are developed with a modern aesthetic. The ready-to-wear and bridal collections evoke an ethereal quality, which appeals to a discerning clientele, including personalities, royalty and style-setting women from all over the world. In 1997, Acra launched her fashion business with a bridal collection that quickly became recognized for its elegance and impeccable designs. This success led to the introduction of the Reem Acra prêt-a-porter collection six years later. Similar to its bridal counterpart, the collection features meticulously constructed designs ranging from understated chic to ornate. It is distinctly modern but marked by rich color, lush fabrics, playful patterns and flawless construction. While attending the American University of Beirut, Acra was discovered by a fashion editor. Captivated by the lavishly embroidered silk organza gown that was made by Acra from her mother’s dining room tablecloth and worn to a party, the editor instantly offered to host a fashion show for Acra that took place ten days later. Following the serendipitous encounter, Acra studied at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York and its Paris counterpart at Esmod. After a short stint as an interior designer, Acra returned to her fashion roots while working in Hong Kong and New York. A style-setting friend wore Acra’s first bridal design to her society wedding, sparking international interest for the designer and Reem Acra Bridal was born. The gowns became renowned for transforming classic bridal designs through the finest silks, intricate beading and exquisite embroidery. Celebrated for her ability to match a look to a woman’s personality, Acra has dressed global icons of style for weddings, red carpet appearances and awards ceremonies. Her following includes established stars like Angelina Jolie, Halle Berry, Madonna, Beyonce Knowles and Eva Longoria; up-and-coming starlets like Kristen Stewart and Taylor Swift; as well as royal families around the world. Acra’s prêt-a-porter and bridal collections are carried by some of the world's most exclusive retailers. These stores include; Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue in the United States, as well as Saks Fifth Avenue and Harvey Nichols in the Middle East. Her designs are also available at top specialty retailers across the world in Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Istanbul, Egypt, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea and Singapore.

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Photo caption: Reem Acra fall 2015 ready-to-wear collection

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Simplified rules The FEI World Cup™ Dressage is a series of competitions at FEI Grand Prix level, comprising qualifying events (CDI-W) and a Final. The FEI has established four Leagues: • the Western European League. The title sponsor of the Western European League is the New York-based fashion designer Reem Acra and the League is referred to as the Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage. • the Central European League; • the North American League; • and the Pacific League (Australia and New Zealand). (click on the links to see the specific qualification procedures and guidelines for the North American and Pacific Leagues as approved by the FEI Bureau. The rules for the Western and Central European Leagues are included in the general FEI World Cup™ Dressage rules, click here). In any League, an athlete/horse combination may only start in six qualifying events. The four best results obtained in the qualifying events will count. In order to qualify for the Final or a League Final an athlete/horse combination must have started at least two times in the Freestyle to Music at a CDI-W. At each qualifying event, the FEI Grand Prix Test serves as the qualifying test to the FEI Freestyle to Music, which is the competition in which FEI World Cup™ Dressage points are earned. The Grand Prix Test and the Freestyle to Music Test are held on two consecutive days. In the Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage Qualifiers, the number of competitors/horses to take part in the Freestyle to Music is limited to the 15 best combinations in the qualifying Grand Prix Test at the event, plus those who tie for the 15th place. In the Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage Final, all participants who finish the Grand Prix with at least 58% (FEI Rules for Dressage Events, article 422.3.1) will continue to the Grand Prix Freestyle. The starting order in the competitions is determined by a draw.

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The points in the FEI World Cup™ Dressage Freestyle are awarded as follows: 1st 20 pts 9th 8 pts 2nd 17 pts 10th 7 pts 3rd 15 pts 11th 6 pts 4th 13 pts 12th 5 pts 5th 12 pts 13th 4 pts 6th 11 pts 14th 3 pts 7th 10 pts 15th 2 pts 8th 9 pts (in case of a tie for 15th place, 2 pts for

each) FINAL The minimum qualification criteria for all finalist combinations are as follows: • Having scored at least 68% in the Freestyle to Music in a FEI World

Cup™ Dressage Qualifying event (CDI-W) on two different occasions

• Having scored at least 68% in a Grand Prix Freestyle to Music in a CDI3/4/5*/CDIO on two different occasions, for athletes not belonging to one of the recognised Leagues.

In the Final, a maximum of 18 athletes/horses may participate: Western European League 9 Central European League 2 Pacific League 1 North America 2 South America/Asia 1 Title-Defender 1 FEI extra starting places max 2 Total: max 18 A maximum of three athlete/horse combinations per country will be allowed to participate in the Final. The title defender is automatically qualified with a horse of his/her choice with which, however, he/she must have competed in the Freestyle to Music at least at two FEI World Cup™ Dressage Qualifiers of the particular season. The Title defender will however not earn World Cup standings points for his/her starts. The complete FEI World Cup™ Dressage rules for the 2014/2015 season are available HERE.

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Understanding Dressage What is Dressage The object of Dressage is the development of the horse into a happy athlete through harmonious education. As a result, the horse becomes calm, supple, loose and flexible, but also confident, attentive and keen, achieving perfect understanding with the human athlete. These qualities are demonstrated by the freedom and regularity of the paces; the harmony, lightness and ease of the movements; the lightness of the forehand and the engagement of the hindquarters, originating from a lively impulsion; and the acceptance of the bit, with submissiveness/thoroughness without any tension or resistance. The test Dressage competitions consist of different tests of varying levels of difficulty which assess to what degree the horse possesses these qualities. Essentially a Dressage test is a series of movements or ‘figures’ to be performed by memory and in a specific order within a fenced, flat, rectangular arena (60m x 20m). Each movement is scored depending on the accuracy of its execution. These scores are noted during the performance, on the following scale: 10 excellent; 9 very good; 8 good; 7 fairly good; 6 satisfactory; 5 sufficient; 4 insufficient; 3 fairly bad; 2 bad; 1 very bad; 0 not executed. Half-marks can also be awarded to ensure a more precise score. On completion of the performance the athlete will also be awarded collective marks, again from zero to 10 and based on further criteria such as paces, impulsion, submission, the athlete's position and seat, and the correctness and effect of the aids. In the case of certain particularly difficult movements, a coefficient is added. As athletes progress, the level of test they will attempt to perform becomes increasing difficult. Grand Prix Level represents the most difficult of the FEI Dressage tests. The judges The athlete’s success will be evaluated by a panel of judges who also assess the horse’s willingness to perform and the degree of affinity between rider and horse.

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“We’re looking for exciting, expressive Dressage,” says Stephen Clarke, FEI 5* judge from Great Britain, “but with the horse completely in harmony with the rider. The energy, so beautiful to watch, comes from impulsion as opposed to tension.” The horse thus gives the impression of doing, of its own accord, what is required. At Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage qualifiers the Ground Jury is composed of five FEI judges, with seven judges at the Final. In order that the judge is able to concentrate fully on watching the test, each judge is assisted by a secretary or ‘scribe’. The role of the scribe is to note the scores exactly as dictated by the judge during the performance without making comments or interruptions. The scribe notes the marks per movement as awarded by the judge and may also be asked to do the same for any remarks the judge may make. Remarks, stating the reason for the judgment are strongly recommended, particularly when giving marks of five and below. Following the performance, each judge gives his collective marks and signs the sheet. The sheets from each of the judges then pass into the hands of the scorers. The marks are multiplied by the corresponding coefficients, where applicable, and then totalled. Penalty points for errors in the execution of the test are deducted on each judge's sheet and the total scores from each judge are then converted to percentages. At the Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage Final a Judges Supervisory Panel (JSP) ensures there are neither definite technical mistakes nor mathematical errors overlooked by the judges. The scores The total score for the overall classification is obtained by adding the total points on each of the judges' sheets. These results are then published separately and provisionally in addition to the overall total. For example: 1) Percentage per judge E= 69.990%, H=70.333%, C=70.205% M=71.120%, B= 69.660%; 2) Final percentage: 70.261%. All results must be published in percentages with numbers to three places after the decimal point. A copy of the judge’s sheets is then available to the athletes. Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage qualifiers and Final The Reem Acra FEI World Cup ™ Dressage qualifiers and Final consist of the FEI Grand Prix Test and the FEI Grand Prix Freestyle to Music Test.

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In the qualifiers the best 15 participants after the Grand Prix continue to the Grand Prix Freestyle. In the Final all participants who finish the Grand Prix with at least 58 percent continue to the Grand Prix Freestyle. The final classification in both cases is determined by the placing in the Freestyle. “You can relate the Freestyle to Music to ice-skating,” says Stephen Clarke, “The rider has chosen and developed the music to suit the horse. This music should enhance the performance. We’re looking for a show of originality in choreography. The rider must obviously show the compulsory movements but can go beyond that to create sequences that create a higher degree of difficulty. He should interpret the music in a way that moves the general public.” Additional information can be found in the FEI Rules for Dressage Events, 25th edition, effective 1 January 2014, available at this LINK.

The calendar Western European League

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Central European League

North American League

Asia Pacific League

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Photo caption: Reem Acra fall 2015 ready-to-wear collection

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Competition timetable

Odense (DEN) Show dates Grand Prix Grand Prix Freestyle to Music 16 - 19 October 2013 Saturday, 18 October 2014

11.30 CEST Sunday, 19 October 2014 14.30 CEST

Lyon (FRA) 29 Oct - 2 Nov 2014 Thursday, 30 October 2014

8.00 CEST Friday, 31 October 2014 19.00 CEST

Stuttgart (GER) 19 - 23 November 2014 Friday, 21 November 2014

11.00 CET Saturday, 22 November 2014 15.15 CET

Stockholm (SWE) 28 – 30 November 2014 Saturday, 29 November 2014

9.00 CET Sunday, 30 November 2013 13.00 CET

London Olympia (GBR) 16 - 22 December 2014 Tuesday, 16 December 2014

18.00 GMT Wednesday, 17 Dec 2014 20.00 GMT

Amsterdam (NED) 29 January – 1 February 2015

Friday, 30 January 2014 11.00 CET

Saturday, 31 January 2014 12.30 CET

Neumünster (GER) 12 - 15 Feb 2015 Saturday, 14 February 2014

8.00 CET Sunday, 15 February 2014 9.55 CET

Gothenburg (SWE) 26 February – 1 March 2015

Friday, 27 February 2015 afternoon

Saturday, 28 February 20.00 CET

's-Hertogenbosch (NED) 12 - 15 March 2015 Friday, 13 March 2015

afternoon Saturday, 14 March 2015 14.00 CET (TBD)

FINAL Las Vegas (USA), 15 - 19 April 2015

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Broadcast timetable for CDI-W Odense (DEN) The Grand Prix Freestyle to Music will be broadcast LIVE on FEI TV, the FEI’s official online video platform, at 14.10 CEST (local time in Denmark) on Sunday, 19 October.

The participants Eighteen riders (18) from seven nations – Belgium, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, and Sweden – will take part in the first Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage qualifier of the 2014/2015 season at Odense (DEN). To check the riders’ biographies, please visit the FEI biography database here.

Belgium (BEL) RIDER HORSE MISSIAEN, Simon VRADIN

Denmark (DEN) RIDERS HORSES AAMANN, Lena Leschly GOERKLINTGAARDS FANERO KIRK THINGGAARD, Agnete JOJO AZ RASMUSSEN, Jim BROHOLM’S HIGHLIGHT

Germany (GER) RIDERS HORSES LÜTKEMEIER, Fabienne QUI VINCIT DYNAMIS ROTHENBERGER, Sönke FAVOURIT SALZGEBER, Ulla HERZRUF'S ERBE

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SCHWIEBERT, Rainer HELENENHOF'S CARABAS WERTH, Isabell DON JOHNSON FRH

The Netherlands (NED) RIDERS HORSES CORNELISSEN, Adelinde JERICH PARZIVAL N.O.P. GAL, Edward GLOCK'S UNDERCOVER N.O.P. MEER, Patrick Van Der UZZO MINDERHOUD, Hans Peter GLOCK'S FLIRT

Norway (NOR) RIDER HORSE HESTENGEN, Trude K. TOBAJO PIK DISNEY

Spain (ESP) RIDERS HORSES BARBANÇON MESTRE, Alexandra DON LOREAN BARBANÇON MESTRE, Morgan VITANA V

Sweden (SWE) RIDERS HORSES FRIBERG, Paulinda DI LAPPONIA T

HOGBERG, Jeanna DARCIA VH

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The officials at CDI-W Odense (DEN) GROUND JURY President: Susanne Baarup (DEN) Member: Kurt Christensen (DEN) Member: Elke Ebert (GER) Member: Magnus Ringmark (SWE) FOREIGN JUDGE: Mariette Sanders-Van Gansewinkel (NED) CHIEF STEWARD: Jaana Alvesparr (SWE)

The officials for Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage Final Las Vegas (USA), 15-19 April 2015 GROUND JURY President: Lilo Fore (USA) Member: Stephen Clarke (GBR) Member: Francis Verbeek (NED) Member: Peter Holler (GER) Member: Isabelle Judet (FRA) Member: Annette Fransen-Iacobaeus (SWE) Member: Maria Schwennesen (AUS) Reserve 1: Hans-Christian Matthiesen (DEN) Reserve 2: Cara Whitham (CAN) Reserve 3: Maribel Alonso (MEX) FOREIGN TECHNICAL DELEGATE: Freddy Leyman (BEL) CHIEF STEWARD: Elisabeth Williams (USA) JSP and APPEAL COMMITTEE TBC The members of the Ground Jury for the Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage Final 2015 were selected by a blind draw conducted at the FEI’s headquarters in Lausanne (SUI) on 11 August 2014, based on an established long list. It was overseen by the FEI legal team. There can only be one judge per nation and a total of seven judges on the Ground Jury for the FEI World Cup™ Dressage Final. The first names to be drawn – provided there is not more than one from any nation – are appointed to the Ground Jury.

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The history Introduction Discussions in dressage circles about the creation of a World Cup in that discipline began in the early eighties, following the success of the series in Jumping. The first serious meeting took place in 1982 in Paris and it was followed by a larger meeting in March 1983 in Dortmund (GER). The rules were established in December the following year. Nashua, currently Nashuatec, one of the main brands for office equipment in Europe, became the newly created series’ sponsor and remained in place for five years. It was followed by the Swedish car manufacturer Volvo who supported the FEI World Cup™ Dressage until 1998. New York-based fashion designer Reem Acra became the title sponsor of the Western European League in 2010. In the first season of the FEI World Cup™ Dressage, 1985/1986, 76 riders from 14 countries competed in at least one of the 14 European qualifying competitions. Ten combinations qualified for the Final. In addition, there was one rider from the USA and one from Canada. The first Final took place from 21 to 23 March 1986 in 's-Hertogenbosch in The Netherlands. 1986 's-Hertogenbosch (NED) Anne-Grethe Jensen of Denmark on Marzog emerged as the first FEI World Cup™ Dressage champion having won both the qualifying Grand Prix test and the Grand Prix Freestyle to Music. Later in the year the combination went on to win the world championships in Cedar Valley, Canada. Christopher Bartle (GBR) on Wily Trout, Christine Stückelberger (SUI) on Rubelit von Unkenruf, and Ann-Kathrin Linsenhoff (FRG) on Vallauris took the next places. 1987 Essen (FRG) The second Final was held in the framework of the Equitana trade fair in Essen, in western Germany. This time the title went to Christine Stückelberger of Switzerland riding the Swiss-bred Gauguin de Lully. They were 77 points ahead of Anne-Grethe Jensen on Marzog in the Grand Prix and led by 3.2% in the Freestyle. George Theodorescu (FRG) put on a sparkling performance on Sunny Boy to finish third. 1988 's-Hertogenbosch (NED) Christine Stückelberger (SUI) and Gaugin de Lully repeating their victory from the previous year. Cindy lshoy of Canada, riding Dynasty, was second, the highest North American placing before 2003. 1989 Gothenburg (SWE) The Scandinavium arena in Gothenburg, which had already hosted five highly acclaimed FEI World Cup™ Jumping Finals, was the site of the fourth

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Dressage Final. Victory went to Margit Otto-Crépin (FRA) on Corlandus in front of a sell-out crowd of 10,800, ahead of the defending champions, Stückelberger on Gauguin de Lully and Nina Menkova of the Soviet Union on Dikson in third place. 1990 's-Hertogenbosch (NED) This was the last Final sponsored by Nashua. Twenty-three year old Sven Rothenberger, at the time still competing for his native Germany, won on Andiamo, ahead of Michael Klimke, the son of the legendary Dr Reiner Klimke, on Entertainer. Nina Menkova repeated her performance from the previous year placing third on Dikson. 1991 Paris Bercy (FRA) The magnificent indoor arena of Paris-Bercy hosted the sixth FEI World Cup™ Dressage Final, now sponsored by Volvo. For the first and only time a rider invited as a wild card to the Final won: Kyra. Kyrkland of Finland on Matador. Nina Menkova, still on Dikson, was second followed by Sven Rothenberger on Andiamo. 1992 Gothenburg (SWE) For the first time a representative from the Pacific League competed. Another first was the selection of the riders from the USA and Canada in League Finals. Isabell Werth (GER) on Fabienne won, ahead of Sven Rothenberger on ldeaal and Monica Theodorescu (GER) on Grunnox. 1993 's-Hertogenbosch (NED) Monica Theodorescu (GER) won by a considerable margin riding Ganimedes ahead of her compatriots Sven Rothenberger, lsabell Werth and Gina Capellmann. 1994 Gothenburg (SWE) Monica Theodorescu repeated her 1993 victory on Ganimedes. Just like the previous year, the combination won both the Grand Prix and Freestyle, to finish ahead of Nicole Uphoff (GER) on Grand Gilbert and Kyra Kyrklund (FIN) on Edinburgh. Klaus Balkenhol (GER) on Goldstern was fourth after a disappointing performance in the Grand Prix. 1995 Los Angeles (USA) For its 10th anniversary, the FEI World Cup™ Dressage Final made its first overseas trip to the Griffith Park Equestrian Centre in Burbank, Los Angeles, California. European competitions had been divided into two Leagues, Western European and Central European, and all Western European League competitions had to be held indoors. Anky van Grunsven (NED) had won, with her two horses Bonfire and Cocktail, five of the eight qualifying competitions in the Western European League. In Griffith Park aboard Bonfire she was the

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undisputed leader scoring a whopping 83.60% in the Freestyle ahead of Monica Theodorescu (GER) on Ganimedes. 1996 Gothenburg (SWE) Anky van Grunsven (NED) and Bonfire won in Gothenburg as well. Klaus Balkenhol (GER) on Garçon was runner-up in the Grand Prix. But Margit Otto-Crépin (FRA) on Lucky Lord overtook him in the Freestyle – which counted 150% at the time – to finish second overall. 1997 's-Hertogenbosch (NED) Fourteen riders competed at ‘s-Hertogenbosch in 1997. Anky van Grunsven (NED) scored her third victory on Bonfire; Sven Rothenberger on Weyden was second, Louise Nathhorst (SWE) on Walk on Top was third. 1998 Gothenburg (SWE) The FEI World Cup™ Dressage Final 1998 returned to Gothenburg for the last year of the Volvo sponsorship of the series. Louise Nathhorst (SWE), riding the 13-year-old Hanoverian Walk on Top, won on home ground. She had been in the lead in both tests, each time ahead of Anky van Grunsven (NED) on Bonfire, the winner in the three previous years. Isabell Werth on Anthony was third. 1999 Dortmund (GER) Anky van Grunsven (NED) and Bonfire scored their fourth FEI World Cup™ Dressage Final victory. lsabell Werth, again on Anthony, was second, ahead of Alexandra Simons-de Ridder (GER) on Chacomo. Defending champions, Louise Nathhorst (SWE) and Walk on Top, were fifth in the Grand Prix and did not take part in the Freestyle. 2000 's-Hertogenbosch (NED) Bonfire and Anky van Grunsven (NED) earned their fifth title in 2000 in 's-Hertogenbosch, a few months before winning Olympic gold in Sydney. Two more Dutch riders, Coby van Baalen and Arjen Teeuwissen were second and third. 2001 Aarhus (DEN) The foot-and-mouth disease of 2001 prevented a proper Dutch representation at the 16th FEI World Cup™ Dressage Final in Aarhus, Denmark. Ulla Salzgeber of Germany on the Latvian-bred 13-year-old Rusty was the winner ahead of lsabell Werth (GER) on Anthony, and Rudolf Zeilinger (GER) on Livinjo. 2002 's-Hertogenbosch (NED) Ulla Salzgeber (GER) and Rusty repeated their victory from the previous year. Lars Petersen (DEN) on Blue Hors Caravan was second ahead of Beatriz Ferrer-Salat of Spain on Beauvalais.

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2003 Gothenburg (SWE) The 18th FEI World Cup™ Dressage Final was overshadowed by the disqualification of the winning combination, Ulla Salzgeber (GER) and Rusty, following a positive test to a prohibited substance. They had won the Freestyle – the Grand Prix no longer counted for the overall result - ahead of Debbie McDonald (USA) on Brentina and Heike Kemmer (GER) on Albano. Following the disqualification of the winner, Debbie McDonald became the champion. 2004 Düsseldorf (GER) Anky van Grunsven (NED), now on Salinero, earned her sixth FEI World Cup™ Dressage title. at the 19th series Final. Later that year she went on to win her second individual Olympic gold medal in Athens. In Düsseldorf she won both the Grand Prix, which determined the starting order in the Freestyle, and the Freestyle itself scoring 83.450%. Anky’s pupil Edward Gal (NED) was second on Lingh and Hubertus Schmidt (GER) was third on Wansuela Suerte. 2005 Las Vegas (USA) The 20th Final was held in Las Vegas (USA), where two highly successful FEI World Cup™ Jumping Finals had been organised in 2000 and 2003. For the first time the Finals of the two disciplines were held at the same time at the same site. The event was a huge success. Anky van Grunsven (NED) on Salinero was unbeatable once again earning her seventh World Cup title. Edward Gal (NED) on Geldnet was second and Debbie McDonald (USA) on Brentina was third. 2006 Amsterdam (NED) The long-established Jumping Amsterdam in the RAI exhibition complex hosted the 21st Final. Anky van Grunsven (NED) and Salinero won again, this time ahead of lsabell Werth (GER) on Warum Nicht and Jan Brink (SWE) on Bjorsells Briar. 2007 Las Vegas (USA) The second FEI World Cup™ Dressage Final to be held in Las Vegas saw Isabell Werth (GER) on Warum Nicht FRH win her second title as well as the largest amount or prize money – USD 110,000 – available to the series champion at the time. Imke Shellekens-Bartels (NED) and Sunrise placed second followed by Steffen Peters (USA) and Floriano. 2008 ‘s-Hertogenbosch (NED) Anky van Grunsven (NED) riding the dark bay Hanoverian gelding IPS Salinero won a record-breaking ninth FEI World Cup™ Dressage title. Later in the year she would go on to become individual Olympic champion for the third time. Isabell Werth (GER) was second riding Warum Nicht FRH and the 1991 champion Kyra Kyrklund (FIN) was third on Max.

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2009 Las Vegas (USA) The Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping and Dressage Finals were held concurrently in Las Vegas (USA). For the first time an American, Steffen Peters riding Ravel, won the title in his home country establishing a personal best (84.950%) on this occasion. Peters was only the second US rider – the first being Debbie Mc Donald on Brentina – in the 24-year long history of the FEI World Cup™ Dressage to become the series’ champion. Isabell Werth (GER) aboard Satchmo and Anky van Grunsven (NED) on IPS Painted Black were respectively second and third. 2010 ‘s-Hertogenbosch (NED) The Netherlands' Edward Gal and the super-stallion Moorlands Totilas claimed the 25th anniversary FEI World Cup™ Dressage title. They clinched the trophy for The Netherlands for the tenth time. Adelinde Cornelissen (NED) and the athletic Jerich Parzival were runners up demonstrating a creative new routine. Another Dutch rider, Imke Schellekens-Bartels, daughter of long-time FEI World Cup™ Dressage director Joep Bartels, and her elegant mare, Hunter Douglas Sunrise, placed third. 2011 Leipzig (GER) The Netherlands' Adelinde Cornelissen, riding the magnificent 14-year-old gelding Jerich Parzival, danced to victory in the Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ 2011 Final. The partnership entered the equestrian history books as the 11th Dutch winners of the coveted title. Denmark's Nathalie zu Sayn-Wittgenstein and Digby finished second, while Germany's Ulla Salzgeber steered Herzruf's Erbe into third. 2012 ‘s-Hertogenbosch (NED) Adelinde Cornelissen and Jerich Parzival, the defending champions from The Netherlands, clinched the Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage title for the second consecutive season when topping the Freestyle on home turf in ‘s-Hertogenbosch (NED). But Germany’s Helen Langehanenberg really pressurised the dominant Dutch duo with a spectacular performance that left them a close second, while Italy’s Valentina Truppa was a huge hit with the packed stadium of spectators when finishing third with Ermo del Castegno. 2013 Gothenburg (SWE) Germany’s Helen Langehanenberg lived up to all the promise she had shown over the past seasons to clinch the 2013 Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage title in style with the fabulous stallion, Damon Hill. The 30-year-old rider produced a breath-taking performance that catapulted her into the lead when fourth-last to go of the 17 through to the closing stages. And despite their best efforts, defending champion Adelinde Cornelissen and her Dutch colleague Edward Gal could not do better, having to settle for second and third places respectively.

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2014 Lyon (FRA) World No. 1, double-Olympic and European champion and the rider who holds all three world records in the sport, Charlotte Dujardin, became the first-ever Briton to win the Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage title at Lyon in France. She steered Valegro to a mark of 92.179 that left her well ahead of defending champions Helen Langehanenberg and Damon Hill NRW from Germany in second place. The Netherlands’ Edward Gal and Glock’s Undercover revealed more of their increasing potential when slotting into third.

FEI World Cup™ Dressage champions 1986-2014 YEAR RIDER NF HORSE 1986 Anne-Grethe Jensen DEN Marzog 1987 Christine Stückelberger SUI Gaugin de Lully 1988 Christine Stückelberger SUI Gaugin de Lully 1989 Margit Otto-Crepin FRA Corlandus 1990 Sven Rothenberger GER Andiamo 1991 Kyra Kyrklund FIN Matador 1992 Isabell Werth GER Fabienne 1993 Monica Theodorescu GER Ganimedes 1994 Monica Theodorescu GER Ganimedes 1995 Anky van Grunsven NED Bonfire 1996 Anky van Grunsven NED Bonfire 1997 Anky van Grunsven NED Bonfire 1998 Louise Nathhorst SWE LRF Walk on Top 1999 Anky van Grunsven NED Gestion Bonfire 2000 Anky van Grunsven NED Gestion Bonfire 2001 Ulla Salzgeber GER Rusty 2002 Ulla Salzgeber GER Rusty 2003 Debbie McDonald USA Brentina 2004 Anky van Grunsven NED Gestion Salinero 2005 Anky van Grunsven NED Keltec Salinero 2006 Anky van Grunsven NED Keltec Salinero 2007 Isabell Werth GER Warum Nicht FRH 2008 Anky van Grunsven NED IPS Salinero 2009 Steffen Peters USA Ravel 2010 Edward Gal NED Moorlands Totilas 2011 Adelinde Cornelissen NED Jerich Parzival 2012 Adelinde Cornelissen NED Jerich Parzival 2013 Helen Langehanenberg GER Damon Hill NRW 2014 Charlotte Dujardin GBR Valegro

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Photo caption: Reem Acra fall 2015 ready-to-wear collection

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Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage online All the information on the Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage is available at http://fei.org/fei/sponsors/reem-acra-and-fei/world-cup Please check these additional online resources for further information:

Watch the action live from the Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage 2014/2015 on FEI TV, the FEI’s official online video platform.

Free images for editorial purposes are available from the FEI Photo Catalogue. Please register your details and a username and password will be emailed to you.

Interviews, previews, videos of winning performances, and behind the scenes footage will also available to download from FEI’s YouTube Channel throughout the Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage 2014/2015 season.

Join the FEI on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram – we will be posting throughout the Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage 2014/2015, using the hashtags #Dressage and #ReemAcraFEIWC

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Contact - Organisers

Odense (DEN), 16 - 19 October 2014 – official website Event Director Show Secretary Press Officer Jens TRABJERG jt@jbkhorseshows.dk +45 4025 4986

Pia Moltrup jbk@jbkhorseshows.dk +45 22 93 49 01

Christel Kroeyer ck@jbkhorseshows.dk.dk +45 29268626

Lyon (FRA), 29 Oct – 2 November 2014 – official website Sylvie ROBERT sylvie.robert@gl-events.com +33 680647166

Kael FEUILLERAC kael.feuillerac@gl-events.com +33 679421879

Véronique GAUTHIER veronique-gauthier@club-internet.fr + 33 6 72 77 06 00

Stuttgart (GER), 19 - 23 November 2014 – official website Gotthilf RIEXINGER info@handelsagentur-riexinger.de +49 7121325953

Susanne ASENDORF asendorf@sasportservice.de +49 1724523226

Jörg KLOPFER joerg.klopfer@in.stuttgart.de +49 71195543128

Stockholm (SWE), 28 – 30 November 2014 – official website Ulf ROSENGREN ulf.rosengren@stockholmhorseshow.com +46 705166900

Mats ERIKSSON mats.eriksson@ridsport.se +46 70979 56 46

Lotta AMNESTAL Lotta.Amnestal@ridsport.se + 46 709 79 56 35

London Olympia (GBR), 16 -17 December 2014 – official website Simon BROOKS-WARD LVO OBE TD simonbw@hpower.co.uk +44 1753847900

Sarah MCWILLIAM sarahmw@hpower.co.uk +44 1753847900

Jo PECK jopeck@hpower.co.uk +44 1753 847 900

Amsterdam (NED), 24 January – 1 February 2015 – official website Noelle NANNING noelle@jumpingamsterdam.nl +31 205445720 mobile +31 621584063

Maartje LANOOY bml-nl@planet.nl +31 546672667

Charlotte GUNNINK media@jumpingamsterdam.nl +31 205445720 mobile +31 638325326

Neumünster (GER), 12 – 15 February 2015 – official website Bettina SCHOCKEMÖHLE b.schockemoehle@schockemoehle.de +49 5492808251 mobile: +49-171 6060405

Olga LEHNERT pst@schockemoehle.de +49 5492-808-251 mobile: +49 160 7184651

Andreas KERSTAN andreas.kerstan@comtainment.de +49 4307827973 +49 3416786012

Gothenburg (SWE), 26 February - 1 March 2015 – official website Tomas TORGERSEN tomas.torgersen@ellberga.com +46 722325605

Wiveka LUNDH wiveka.lundh@ridsport.se +46709795605

Mayvor THORIN mayvor.thorin@gotevent.se +46 705 82 84 20

's-Hertogenbosch (NED), 12 – 15 March 2015 – official website Frank KEMPERMAN kemperman.frank@gmail.com +49 1722924947

Yvonne van BERGEN info@yvonnevanbergen.nl +31 485 542441 +31 622 927895

Denise van der NET denisene@xs4all.net +31 627031674

Las Vegas (USA) FINAL, 15 – 19 April 2015 Tim KEENER tim@lasvegasevents.com +1 702 260 8605

Jennifer KILLINGER jennifer@glenroys.com +1 818 841 3554

Marty BAUMAN marty@classic-communications.com +1 508 698 6810

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FEI

FEI broadcast coordination

Grania Willis Director Media Relations grania.willis@fei.org +41 78 750 61 42

Alastair Martin-Bird FEI Broadcast Coordinator alastair@mbptv.com +44 1403 741620

Malina Gueorguiev Manager Media Relations malina.gueorguiev@fei.org +41 78 750 61 33

Trond Asmyr Director Dressage and Para-Equestrian-Dressage trond.asmyr@fei.org + 41 78 884 86 05

Frédérique Martin-Basté Commercial Manager frederique.martin-baste@fei.org +41 78 750 61 31

Christian Osterode Commercial Manager FEI Television and FEITV contact christian.osterode@fei.org + 41 78 750 61 40

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Photo caption: Reem Acra fall 2015 ready-to-wear collection

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Photo caption: The ”I’m Stunning” look from the Reem Acra fall 2015 bridal collection

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