WELLINGTON, Florida, Jan. 9, 2024–Adrienne Lyle rode her Olympic mount Helix to victory Thursday in the Global Dressage Festival World Cup Grand Prix on a personal best score.
Adrienne and the 13-year-old KWPN gelding that she has been riding for a year since being bought by Zen Elite Equestrian Center scored 74.065%, the highest Grand Prix score by an American combination since Paris Olympic team partnership of Steffen Peters on Suppenkasper in California in February last year.
The duo underwent a hectic schedule in 2024, qualifying in Florida in winter for the U.S. team short list to go to Europe then competing there to earn a place on the three-member team for Paris and have since become the No. 1 American combination in the world rankings.
Germany’s Felicitas Hendricks on Drombusch OLD, her 14-year-old gelding that was the top ranked rider and horse on the 2024 Global winter-long circuit, was runner-up on 70.913% in the first international competition in the intensely competitive Florida series. It was the only other pair above 70%.
We’re thrilled to share a spectacular new video from the Paris Olympics, featuring Adrienne Lyle and her incredible partner, Helix, delivering a remarkable dressage routine for Team USA. This captivating performance highlights not only Adrienne’s skill and dedication but also Helix’s remarkable training, strength, and elegance in every movement.
In this stunning routine, Adrienne and Helix demonstrate the harmony and precision that have become hallmarks of Adrienne’s career. Together, they execute complex dressage maneuvers with fluidity and power, captivating both fans and judges alike. Every step of this performance reflects the hours of hard work, discipline, and mutual trust that define Adrienne’s partnership with Helix.
Highlights of the Routine
Throughout the routine, Adrienne and Helix showcase the grace and athleticism of modern dressage, with standout moments that reveal their exceptional connection and responsiveness. From perfectly timed transitions to Helix’s impressive poise in intricate movements, their routine illustrates the artistry and athleticism of Olympic-level dressage.
A Message to Fans
Adrienne shares, “Performing at this level is an honor, and the support from fans has been incredible. Helix and I are grateful for every message and cheer we’ve received from our supporters worldwide. Thank you for being part of this journey!”
Catch the full performance in the video above and immerse yourself in the precision and beauty that Adrienne and Helix bring to the Olympic stage. Don’t forget to leave a comment with your thoughts on the performance, and stay tuned for more updates as Team USA continues to make strides in the world of dressage.
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VERSAILLES, FRANCE — An athlete can train most of their lives to realize an Olympic dream, only to watch it come and go in a fleeting moment.
Whidbey Island native Adrienne Lyle experienced that bitter reality Tuesday at the Paris Olympics when her shot at a medal with the U.S. dressage team vanished instantly thanks to a freak accident involving a teammate’s horse.
US rider Adrienne Lyle describes her Paris Olympics partner Helix as “a goofball”.
“He’s in your face, he’s in your pocket – you walk down the aisle and he’s looking where you’re going and he wants attention all the time. But because of that, I think he really enjoys the training process,”she said after her Olympic dressage test yesterday.
Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the four athlete-and-horse combinations selected to represent the United States as a part of Team USA at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games hosted from July 26 – August 11, 2024. The dressage competition will begin on July 30, 2024, and continue through August 4, 2024, at the equestrian grounds of Versailles.
The U.S. Olympic Dressage Team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Christine Traurig alongside Team Leader Laura Roberts, and supported by team veterinarian Dr. Laura Faulkner, team human physiotherapist Jennifer Mitchell, and team farrier Chuck Jones.
“There has been a lot of anticipation around the selection of this team, and I am confident in and proud of each of the combinations we have representing the U.S. at the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games,” said Chef d’Equipe Christine Traurig. “Everyone has been hard at work here in Europe for the past six weeks, working to solidify and build confidence in their partnerships and producing stronger scores for the U.S. We want to be sure our horses are peaking at the right time over the next few weeks, and I know these athletes will give everything they have to make our country proud.”
The following combinations have been selected to the U.S. Olympic Dressage Team and are listed in alphabetical order.
Adrienne Lyle(Wellington, Fla.) and Helix, a 2012 Dutch Warmblood (Apache X Zeester T) gelding owned by Zen Elite Equestrian Center and cared for by Marina Lemay
Marcus Orlob(Loxahatchee, Fla.) and Jane, a 2014 Dutch Warmblood (Desperado x Zandra) mare owned by Alice Tarjan and cared for by Allison Nemeth
Steffen Peters (San Diego, Calif.) and Suppenkasper, a 2008 KWPN (Spielberg x Upanoeska) gelding owned by Four Winds Farm and Akiko Yamazaki and cared for by Eddie Garcia
The following combination has been selected as the traveling reserves.
Endel Ots (Wellington, Fla.) and Bohemian, a 2010 Westphalian (Bordeaux x Sunshine) gelding owned by Zen Elite Equestrian Center and cared for by Caroline Hoerdum
For media inquiries, please contact Carly Weilminster, Sr. Director of Sport Communications & Social Media at cweilminster@usef.org.
The USEF International High Performance Programs and the USEF High Performance Pathway Programs are generously supported by the USET Foundation, the philanthropic partner to USEF. High Performance Program support is also provided by the USOPC and USEF sponsors and members.
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Sandy, Utah (June 25, 2021) — Premier Equestrian Ambassadors Adrienne Lyle,
Steffen Peters, and Sabine Schut-Kery have been named members of the U.S.
Dressage Team and will compete this summer in Tokyo.
“We’re proud of the achievements of our Premier Equestrian Ambassadors,” said Heidi Zorn, president of Premier Equestrian. “We would like to congratulate Adrienne, Steffen, and Sabine for making the U.S. Dressage Team. This is a power-house trio and we’re very optimistic that Team USA will be high on the podium in Tokyo.”
The trio were chosen for the U.S. Dressage Team following their stellar performances at this month’s Olympic Observation Event held at the International Arena at PBIEC. In 2019, Premier Equestrian updated the International Arena at PBIEC with Premier ProTex Footing Product and OTTO Sport Base Mats.
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The Dressage Today team would like to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated in our Win-a-Day contest with U.S. Olympic dressage rider Adrienne Lyle, and to our sponsor, Vita Flex PRO, who made this opportunity possible for our fans.
We were overwhelmed by the number of entries and struggled to narrow down our choices. Ultimately, with the help of Adrienne, we selected Lexi Rohner, who entered the contest on behalf of her daughter Genevieve Rohner.
Genevieve is a 12-year-old grade IV para-equestrian from Park City, Utah, who stole our hearts with her big dreams and inspiring story. Scroll down to learn more about Genevieve.
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I, Lexi Rohner, am the official entrant. I am entering on behalf of my daughter.
Hi Adrienne! My name is Genevieve. I’m 12 and I am a grade IV para-equestrian. I love to compete, and I want to be on a horse more than anything in the world. My parents started my brother and I in Hippotherapy when we were four because we have Cerebral Palsy. I loved it so much I decided riding horses was for me forever. When I was five, I told my mom I was going to the Olympics, even though I didn’t know there was a Paralympics. My current coach, Sydni Peterson, is amazing. She has taken me from Training 3 to working at Second level in one year. She knows how much I want this, and she supports my goal to make the 2024 Paralympic team and represent the U.S. I am very dedicated.
In my first recognized shows in 2018, I qualified for the USDF Region 7 Championships, the California Dressage Society Regional Championships and the California Junior Championships. At the shows, I earned scores between 62 and 68 percent in Training Level Tests 2 and 3 and placed fifth and sixth overall. I even got second in one of the qualifying rides. My goal wasn’t to win, but to see how I fit in for competition. I competed with 14 riders and I was the only para-equestrian. I was 10 and everyone else was over 12. Also, I trained on a quarter horse named Cody in Utah where I live and competed on a Morgan named Karamel in California. At one of the competitions, I was the youngest and the oldest competitor was Hilda Gurney. We got to take a picture together.
Now I ride a beautiful Arabian/Saddlebred mare named Star. She is the best horse ever and I love her so much. Last year we showed our first FEI test and scored 67 percent! My goals for the next two years are to learn more Grade IV FEI tests and compete them in Tryon in October and Wellington in the winter. I also want to earn scores toward my USDF bronze medal.
In Utah, I am the only American para-dressage rider. When I go to shows now, I am usually the only child and there are no other para-dressage riders. Right now, I am the youngest classified para-equestrian in the U.S. If I make the 2024 team, I will be the second youngest ever in the whole world to make it to the Paralympics. That’s my goal and I would be so excited if you came to my barn to help me in any way toward that!
