British Dressage National Championships 2009

Stretch & Flex Elementary Open Winner, Lucy Cartwright and Chagall, 73.29%

"He's a gentle giant," said Lucy, who rides the 6 year old gelding for owners Isobel Wessels and Bridget Powell. "As he's a very big horse, he's a slow developer but he has no weaknesses. He has great ability combined with a wonderful temperament - even during the arena walk, I rode him on the buckle, he's that sensible"

The talented Chagall, who was fifth in the Shearwater Young Dressage Horse Championship (ridden by Carl Hester) will now be aimed at the 2010 winter elementary championship as the next step of his career.

Lucy also finished 5th in the class on Waterloo V on 69.43%

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