Alice Hurley and seven-year-old Spanish stallion, Deseado CCV, claimed both Clasica classes at Madrid's Sixth International Dressage Festival above 16 other combinations. Following on from the pairs' success at the Barcelona Spring Tour in March, Alice and Des, owned by Karen Bourdon, won the Copa de ANCCE medal once again; securing their place at the P.R.E Dressage World Championships at Seville.

Trained by Richard Davison and Spanish Grand Prix rider, Victor Alvarez, Alice will compete the stallion in Advanced Medium classes this year and are now working on making their Prix St George debut next year.

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