Wellington, Florida, USA – January 12, 2020 – The stars are back in the saddle at the International Arena for the first week of FEI-competition during the second week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). The best riders and horses of the noble sport in the Americas and others parts of the world have made their journey to the Sunshine States and are ready to battle under the palm trees of the most charming equestrian village in the world.

Iconic figures and household names are set to compete there, highlighted by the likes of Elizabeth Madden (USA), Kent Farrington (USA), McLain Ward (USA), Laura Kraut (USA), Eric Lamaze (CAN), Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA), Darragh Kenny (IRL), Shane Sweetnam (IRL), just to name a few. Erynn Ballard (CAN) was the star of the first week and looks forward to ride her streak of great results towards other victories and top placings.

The list of riders and horses for the CSI 3* classes is the following:

ARGENTINA

1) Luis Pedro Biraben – Chacco Bumpy

BRAZIL

2) Cassio Rivetti – Genesis

3) Eduardo Pereira de Menezes – H5 Elvaro, H5 Quintol

4) João Eduardo Ferreira De Carvalho – Volt Du Thot

5) Rodrigo Pessoa – La Caramba, Calle 67

CANADA

6) Amy Millar – Truman

7) Chris Pratt – Delicalato V/h Marienshof

8) Eric Lamaze, Chacco Kid, Merci van T&L, Fine Lady 5

9) Erynn Ballard – Kamilla D, The DIamant Rose Z

10) Karina Frederiks – Cheese W Z, Ujade Ste Hermelle

11) Tiffany Foster – Hamilton,  Northern LIght

12) Vanessa Mannix – Catinka 25

COLOMBIA

13) Andrea Torres – Anastasia

EGYPT

14) Abdel Saïd – Bandit Savoie

15) Nayel Nassar – Igor Van De Wittemoere

GREAT BRITAIN

16) Amanda Derbyshire – Luibanta Bh

17) Emily Moffitt – F One Usa, Hilfiger Van De Olmenhoeve, 

18) Flo Norris – Con Pleasure 5, Lorielle 2

IRELAND

19) Andrew Bourns – Darquito,  Sea Topblue

20) Brian Cournane – Castlefield Dream, Penelope Cruz,  Vittorio 12

21) Cian O’Connor – Cadiz, Kilkenny

22) Conor Swail – GK Coco Chanel

23) Darragh Kenny – Albert K,  Chatinue

24) Jordan Coyle – Centriko Volo, Eristov, Picador

25) Lorcan Gallagher – Idalville D’esprit,  Sangris Boy

26) Paul O’Shea – Chacanntus,  Skara Glen’s Machu Picchu

27) Shane Sweetnam – Alejandro, Indra Van De Oude Heihoef

ISRAEL

28) Daniel Bluman – Alamo

29) Nataly Leibovitz – Verveine

30) Sydney Shulman – Ardente Printaniere,  J-boston S..E.

31) Teddy Vlock – Conner

MEXICO

32) Santiago Lambre – Cetano Van Aspergem Z, Dingeman

NETHERLANDS

33) Harrie Smolders – Une De L’Othain

PERU

34) Alonso Valdez Prado – Acuero

PUERTO RICO

35) Freddie Vazquez – Dontez

REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA

36) Johan Kachelhoffer – Carollo

USA

37) Adrienne Sternlicht – Bennys Legacy,  Lafayette Van Overis

38) Alise Oken – Shangri-la

39) Alessandra Volpi – Absolute du Mio, Foster 39

40) Andrew Welles – Primo Troy

41) Anna Dryden – Van Schijndel’s Double Bee

42) Ailish Cunniffe – Vivaldi Du Theil

43) Ashley Fleischhacker – Davall Vdl

44) Bliss Heers – Christos,  Prado K

45) Brian Moggre – Balou Du Reventon

36) Carly Anthony – Hera De Landetta Ii, Jet Blue

47) Coco Fath – Exotik Sitte

48) Daniel Cyphert – Alma Z

49) Elizabeth Madden – Breitling Ls

50) Georgina Bloomberg – Chameur 137,  Tulara Colmine

51) Hayley Barnhill – Falco Z

52) Hilary McNerney – Singuletto

53) Jennifer Waxman – Mecho Van ‘t Kiezelhof,  Scato Van De Molenbrug Z

54) Jessica Leto – Peter Lutz

55) Jessica Springsteen – RMF Tinkerbell, Tiger LIly

56) Katherine A. Dinan – Athos D’elle

57) Kent Farrington – Austria 2,  Creedance

58) Kimberly Prince – Vargas Rouge

59) Kyla Makhloghi –  Hurry Up B

60) Lacey Gilbertson – Viti de Longa

61) Laura Kraut – Fleurette, Goldwin

62) Lauren Hough – Giardo

63) Lillie Keenan – Agana Van Het Gerendal Z, Cazaan

64) Lucas Porter – B Once Z, Hope Street

65) Margie Goldstein-Engle – Cesna M,  Dicas

66) Mclain Ward – Blossom Z ,  Catoki, Kasper Van Het Hellehof

67) Michael Murphy – Quick Bob

68) Molly Ashe Cawley – Adamo, Berdien, Conrad 119

69) Natalie Dean – Don’s DIamant

70) Nicholas Dello Joio – Catemaco Ls, Blueberry

71) Nicolette Hirt – Chatou 7, S.I.E.C. Larissa

72) Peter Lutz – Excellent

73) Quentin Judge – HH Bresil De Riverland

74) Sloan Hopson – Dalida

75) Sophie Gracida – Sentimiento Ls La Silla

76) Spencer Brittan – Uncle Blue

77) Spencer Smith – Flairvona,  Quibelle

78) Stella Manship – Essenar Crixus

79) Tanner Korotkin – Country Boy, Deauville S

80) Taylor St Jacques – Upsilon De La Liniere

81) Todd Minikus – Amex Z

VENEZUELA

82) Luis Fernando Larrazabal – American

Source: FEI – Fédération Equestre Internationale

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