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Blue Hors FEI World Dressage Championships

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“THIS was what Glamourdale was made for – arenas like this, and music like that,” said a jubilant Lottie Fry, after the British superstar added the title of freestyle world champion to her grand prix special gold.

Indeed, those watching the freestyle play out – whether in Herning or from home – had the sense they were witnessing something very special. If Lottie and Glamourdale won over hearts on special night, it was in the freestyle they got into our souls.

Some might have wondered if Lottie could do it again, to defeat world number one Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour on home soil for a second time. But Glamourdale never once doubted himself.

“I’ve never experienced that feeling before; going into that arena, the crowd were going crazy and Glamourdale knew he needed to show off. He was dancing and I felt like I could just sit there – I was loving every single second,” said

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