Christian Simonson rode Indian Rock to Victory in Ocala’s CDI3* Grand Prix, 1st International Event for 22YO Rider and Former Dutch Olympic Team Horse
By KENNETH J. BRADDICK
OCALA, Florida, May 23, 2025–Christian Simonson rode Indian Rock to victory in the World Equestrian Center’s CDI3* Grand Prix Friday night in the first international event for the 22-year-old rider and the former Dutch Olympic team horse.
Christian, based in Wellington and coached by three-time Olympian Adrienne Lyle scored 70.543% on 12-year-old KWPN stallion that had been ridden by Emmelie Scholtens of the Netherlands before being bought by Zen Elite Equestrian Center.
Photo Credit: Christian Simonson riding Indian Rock on the final centerline to claim victory in World Equestrian Center’s CDI3* Grand Prix, the partnership’s first international event. © 2025 Ken Braddick/DRESSAGE-NEWS.com