As reported by horseandhound.co.uk, The Netherlands own, Edward Gal is leading the world of dressage riders after breaking his own previous record at the 2009 Olympia.

He learnt to ride at the age of 14, training at Rien van der Schaft before moving to Anky van Grunsven’s yard. He still trains with Anky and her partner Sjeff Janssen, as well as his own business partner Nicole Werner.

In 1998 Edward placed fourth at the PAVO cup — a young horse championship — with Kappuccino. Since 1999, Edward has been highly successful on the international scene, training four horses up to grand prix level — Gestion Risky Business, Gestion Kappuccino, Geldnet Lingh and Gribaldi.

He finished second at the 2005 Wold Cup finals in Las Vegas on Lingh, and came home with team silver from the 2005 European Championships in Turin as well as the 2006 World Equestrian Games at Aachen.

However, Edward’s most successful partnership has been with Moorlands Totilas, son of Gribaldi. At Olympia World Cup qualifier 2009, they broke their own world record score in the grand prix freestyle with an outstanding 92.3%. Possibly the most extraordinary horse and rider combination to date, all eyes are watching Edward Gal and Moorlands Totilas.

Edward and business partner Nicole Werner currently manage a dressage stable in the Netherlands, where Edward coaches other top riders. He works alongside partner Hans Peter Minderhoud, supporting each other in training and competitions.