Isabell Werth is widely regarded as the most successful dressage rider in history. For more than three decades, she has been a dominant force in international dressage, setting standards for excellence through her exceptional skill, consistency, and ability to develop horses into championship performers.
Representing Germany, Werth has competed at the highest level since the early 1990s and has enjoyed unparalleled success at Olympic Games, World Championships, and European Championships. Her remarkable career has been built on partnerships with legendary horses including Gigolo, Satchmo, Weihegold, Bella Rose, and most recently Wendy de Fontaine.
Selected results:
- 🥇 Olympic Games Paris 2024 – Team Gold
- 🥈 Olympic Games Paris 2024 – Individual Silver
- 🥇 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 – Team Gold
- 🥈 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 – Individual Silver
- 🥉 World Championships 2022 (Herning) – Team Bronze
- Holder of 14 Olympic medals, including 8 gold medals, making her the most decorated equestrian athlete in Olympic history.
Known as the “Queen of Dressage,” Werth continues to inspire riders around the world through her dedication to the sport and her extraordinary championship record.
Wendy de Fontaine
Wendy de Fontaine is a Danish Warmblood mare renowned for her powerful movement, outstanding rideability, and elegant expression. Bred in Denmark and sired by Sezuan, she first gained attention as a young horse before progressing to the highest level of international dressage.
The mare began competing with Isabell Werth in 2024 and quickly established herself among the world’s elite dressage horses. The partnership enjoyed immediate success, combining Werth’s experience with Wendy’s natural talent and presence in the arena.
Selected results:
- 🥇 Olympic Games Paris 2024 – Team Gold
- 🥈 Olympic Games Paris 2024 – Individual Silver
- 🏆 Winner of the Grand Prix of Aachen 2024
- 🌍 Ranked World No. 1 dressage horse following the Paris 2024 Olympic season.
Together, Isabell Werth and Wendy de Fontaine have become one of the sport’s most successful combinations, demonstrating the harmony, precision, and excellence that define championship dressage.