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Imperious Imhotep wins double

WELLINGTON INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF DRESSAGE

30 May–11 June

Edited by Oscar Williams

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Wellington International Festival of Dressage, Hants

“I'M 100% saving something for Paris,” was Charlotte Dujardin's analysis after winning both the grand prix and special with her European team gold and individual bronze and silver medallist Imhotep. Charlotte was satisfied after the first test, for which two judges awarded plus-81%, giving an overall mark of 79.89% and a 2.4% advantage over runner-up Carl Hester (Fame). Imhotep earned three 10s for his pirouettes in a mistake-free round.

“He's a hot horse but he stayed with me and was so rideable,” said Charlotte. “This is a very important competition pre-Paris, especially having five Olympic judges. It's good to see where we are, to peak at the

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