Ellesse Gundersen and Quintessential 4 Rise to the Top, Adrienne Lyle and Helix Victorious in Grand Prix CDI3*
May 15, 2026 – Ocala, FL – Ellesse Gundersen and Quintessential 4 showcased their potential again this week, topping the FEI Grand Prix Special Test on Friday, May 15, 2026, as part of the US Equestrian (USEF) Grand Prix Dressage National Championship, earning a 70.042% from the judging panel. Christian Simonson and Fleau de Baian took second with a score of 69.808%. Jodie Kelly-Baxley and Grayton Beach finished in third place overall with a 69.234%. The USEF Grand Prix Dressage National Championship will conclude tomorrow evening, highlighting the FEI Grand Prix Freestyle under the lights in the WEC Grand Outdoor Arena at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC). In the evening, Adrienne Lyle (USA) and Helix, owned by Zen Elite Equestrian Center, were victorious in the Grand Prix CDI3*, presented by Dover Saddlery.
