Isabell Werth And Wendy Command International Dressage Circuit As 2026 Championship Season Nears
German dressage icon Isabell Werth and her standout mare Wendy de Fontaine continue to set the gold standard across the international equestrian circuit in August 2026. Following their sensational showing at the Paris Olympic Games and consecutive Grand Prix victories, the partnership has solidified its position at the pinnacle of global FEI Dressage rankings.
| Metric / Detail | Official Information |
|---|---|
| Rider | Isabell Werth (GER) |
| Horse | Wendy de Fontaine (12-year-old DWB Mare) |
| Co-Owners | Bolette Wandt (Chateau de Fontaine) & Madeleine Winter-Schulze |
| Key Achievements | Olympic Team Gold, Olympic Individual Silver, FEI World Cup Grand Prix Winner |
| Current Performance | Consistent +80% Grand Prix Special & Freestyle Scores |
| Broadcast Platform | FEI.tv / ClipMyHorse.TV |
From Paris Podium to Global Dominance: The Chemistry Behind the Scores
When Isabell Werth took over the ride on Wendy de Fontaine (formerly Wendy von Helgstrand) in early 2024, few anticipated how rapidly the pair would mesh. The 2014 Danish Warmblood mare quickly adapted to Werth’s legendary training system in Rheinberg, displaying unprecedented harmony and elasticity in the arena.
Their ascent culminated in Paris, where they captured Olympic Team Gold for Germany alongside Individual Silver in the Grand Prix Freestyle. Since that breakthrough, Werth and Wendy have maintained an extraordinary trajectory throughout 2025 and 2026, routinely scoring above the elite 80% threshold in international CDI5* competitions.
Key technical strengths defining their success include:
- Piaffe-Passage Transitions: Highlighted by judges worldwide for exceptional cadence, rhythm, and self-carriage.
- Extended Trot and Canter Work: Showcasing massive ground cover combined with complete balance and submission.
- Artistic Freestyle Design: Custom choreography matched with tailored musical scores that consistently pull high marks for degree of difficulty.
Event Broadcasts, Live Scoring, and Spectator Access
Equestrian enthusiasts tracking Werth and Wendy throughout the 2026 outdoor and upcoming indoor season can follow every Grand Prix and Freestyle performance through official equestrian broadcast partners.
To watch the duo live and monitor real-time scoring:
- Live Streaming: Every FEI Dressage World Cup and Nations Cup leg featuring the pair streams live on ClipMyHorse.TV and FEI.tv.
- Real-Time Scores: Live play-by-play judging, movement-by-movement breakdowns, and leaderboard updates are accessible via the FEI Spectator App and official venue portals.
- Major Upcoming Stops: Fans can expect Werth and Wendy to headline major European indoor qualifiers, including upcoming World Cup legs in Lyon, Stuttgart, and Western European League events.
Dressur-Weltcup: Isabell Werth und Wendy begeistern in Stuttgart ...
Road to the 2026 FEI Championships and Beyond
As the equestrian world turns its focus toward the major championships on the 2026 calendar, Werth’s management strategy prioritizes longevity and peak fitness for the 12-year-old mare.
The Werth stable has maintained a selective competition schedule to ensure Wendy remains fresh for high-stakes CDI5* events. With multiple Olympic gold medals already in Werth's historic collection, her partnership with Wendy represents a defining era in modern dressage.
Equestrian analysts project the pair will remain primary contenders for the upcoming FEI World Cup Final and future championship teams. As long as Wendy maintains her current form, the German powerhouse combination remains the team to beat on every international stage.
