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  "publishedAt": "2026-07-02T09:32:22.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.horseandhound.co.uk",
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  "textContent": "Justin Verboomen and Zonik Plus were in the spotlight for all the right reasons at Aachen in 2025.\n\n**British grand prix dressage rider and trainer Anna Ross discusses brideless dressage, the stretch debate and two sad farewells**\n\nTen years ago, the trend was clear: short reins won gold medals. Today, we can ride grand prix in a snaffle, we’re trialling a stretch movement at grand prix and the first bridleless dressage competition has generated enormous discussion. Whether these things represent progress is much debated – but the direction of travel has definitely […]",
  "title": "‘A relaxed expression, a quiet mouth, a swinging tail and a willing attitude say far more than the bridle a horse wears,’ says Anna Ross"
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