By KENNETH J. BRADDICK

WELLINGTON, Florida, Mar. 14, 2025–Just three weeks to the World Cup Final, Adrienne Lyle of the United States rode her Olympic partner Helix to a personal best score to win the CDI5* Grand Prix Freestyle at the Global Dressage Festival Friday night under lights.

Adrienne, a three-time Olympian and America’s top ranked rider and the 13-year-old KWPN gelding scored 80.600%, bettering her previous best of 80.325%, the second ride this year of 80%. The pair first performed Big Tour just 50 weeks ago after the horse was bought by Zen Elite Equestrian Center of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.