Jody Schloss is the recipient of the 2026 Equestrian Canada Para Dressage Athlete of the Year Award, recognizing her outstanding achievements, dedication, and continued excellence representing Canada on the international Para Dressage stage.
Para Dressage Athlete of the Year - Jody Schloss
Jody enjoyed a remarkable 2026 season, highlighted by her performance at the FEI World Championships in Aachen, Germany, where she competed aboard her longtime partner, El Colorado.
Competing in the Grade I division, Jody and El Colorado delivered a strong performance in the Grand Prix A, earning 70.208% to finish 10th. The pair went on to produce an exceptional performance in the Grade I Grand Prix Freestyle, scoring 73.586% to secure fifth place against some of the world's leading Para Dressage combinations.
The Freestyle result marked a significant milestone for Jody and El Colorado, representing a substantial international personal best and one of Canada's strongest individual performances at the 2026 World Championships.
Para Dressage Horse of the Year – El Colorado
El Colorado, affectionately known as "Denny," is the recipient of the 2026 Para Dressage Horse of the Year Award, recognizing h...