German and Danish Riders Lead World Youth Dressage Qualifiers

At the opening qualifier of the World 6‑Year‑Old Dressage Championships, Denmark’s Bettina Jæger rode Faustino G to victory, with fellow Danish riders Merita Hagren and Selina Solberg Vittinghus also placing among the top scores. German competitors such as Isabell Werth and Linda Weiß were also featured in the results.

In the World 5‑Year‑Old Dressage Championships qualifier, Germany dominated as Kira Laura Soddemann won on Einfach Imposant B, followed by a sweep of the leading positions by other German riders including Ellen Richter, Alina Schneider and Alexander Yde Helgstrand. Riders from Denmark, the Netherlands, Sweden and other nations also appeared in the standings, but the German team secured the majority of top scores.

Both events showcased a strong showing from the German and Danish dressage programs, highlighting their depth in youth competition and setting the stage for the upcoming World Championships.