FIONA HOWARD DIAMOND DUNES With Diamond Dunes, Howard impressed in both the U.S. and Europe, earning victories across the board in Grade II competition. The duo have steadily continued to improve their marks, which currently sit above the 74% mark in all tests,
Fiona Howard started riding as a young child in England - participating in an array of equestrian sports, including eventing, jumping, polocrosse, and polo at her local Pony Club. Fiona originally started her international equestrian career in reining, including appearances at the 2016 FEI European Reining Championships for Juniors and Young Riders. Howard was diagnosed with a rare muscle disorder called dystonia and moved to the United States (Boston, Mass.) for ongoing treatment. She was told she may never be able to ride again. After enrolling in Northeastern University in Boston, Mass. to be close to her medical team, Howard decided to try riding again, even as her conditioned limited physical control below her torso. Soon after, she began competing in para equestrian dressage, officially marking her first international start in 2022. Howard will contest her first Paralympic Games for Team USA this summer in Paris.
Nickname: Dunes Owner: Dressage Family LLC & Hof Kasselmann Groom: Helen Claire McNulty Gender: Gelding Breed: Hanoverian Disciplines: Para-Equestrian Sire: De L'or Dam: Wibella Foal Date: 4/4/2013
Diamond Dunes is a newer mount for Fiona Howard with the pair debuting in March of this year in Ocala, Fla., at the World Equestrian Center. The duo have seen their scores steadily increase with each outing, making their mark in Grade II competition. The pair have had a successful season in Europe with outings in Manheim and Hagen, collecting numerous wins.
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