Wellington, Florida, USA – March 08, 2023 – It’s time for five-star action again at the 2023 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) and the stars have gathered for another week of great sport at the Wellington International equestrian venue. After winning the $425,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 5* almost two weeks ago, Laura Kraut (USA) is back for more gold & glory. The American faces fierce competition from international stars of the noble sport, highlighted by the likes of Kent Farrington (USA), Margie Engle (USA), Conor Swail (IRL), Nicola Philippaerts (BEL), Darragh Kenny (IRL), Daniel Bluman (ISR), Shane Sweetnam (IRL), Karl Cook (USA), Bertram Allen (IRL), Ashlee Bond (ISR), Jos Verlooy (BEL), Kristen Vanderveen (USA), Eduardo Menezes (BRA), amongst others.
The *list of riders & horses for the CSI 5* classes there is the following:
ARGENTINA
1) Luis Pedro Biraben – Chapeau PS Z, Chacco Bumpy
AUSTRALIA
2) Thaisa Erwin – High Star Hero
BELGIUM
3) Nicola Philippaerts – Khan Vd Kattevennen Z, Katanga V/h Dingeshof, Dhalida DIamant Vd Krekebeke Z
4) Emilie Conter – Ocean Quality, Balento C.S., Trixie Z
5) Jos Verlooy – Igor, FTS Killossery Konfusion, Nixon Van ‘t Meulenhof
6) Zoe Conter – Tombola Z, Enrico De La Pomme, Davidoff De Lassus
BRAZIL
7) Eduardo Pereira de Menezes – Origi van de Zeshoek, H5 Elvaro, H5 Chacco’s Charlie Ps
8) Gabriel de Matos Machado – RF Most Wanted
9) Luiz Francisco de Azevedo – Nashville
CANADA
10) Erynn Ballard – Narcotique V/h Dingenshof, Nanini Van d’Abelendreef
11) Sam Walker – Equine America Ivanhoe, Evita, Nalu Quality, Evita
12) Tiffany Foster – Battlecry, Electrique
COLOMBIA
13) Roberto Teran Tafur – DSP Callas, Bp Wakita
EGYPT
14) Nayel Nassar – Coronado, Dorado De Riverland, Igor van de Wittemoere
GERMANY
15) Richard Vogel – Accoton PS, Cepano Baloubet, United Touch S
GREAT BRITAIN
16) Jessica Mendoza – Play, Charlyn, Chaning Tatum
17) Samuel Hutton – Quatinka, Casablanca-H
IRELAND
18) Bertram Allen – Emmylou, Pacino Amiro
19) Conor Swail – Quilana Denfer
20) Darragh Kenny – Chic Chic, Volnay Du Boisdeville, Vancouver Dreams,
21) Darragh Kerins – Lissino
22) Jordan Coyle – Ariso, Centriko Volo, Lisaniska Cool Quality,
23) Shane Sweetnam – Alejandro, Ina, James Kann Cruz
ISRAEL
24) Ashlee Bond – Boheme De Fleyres, Donatello 141, Elka De La Pomme,
25) Daniel Bluman – Ireland, Ladriano Z
ITALY
26) Lorenzo de Luca – Promise Z
LEBANON
27) Jad Dana – Fleur-de-lis’ Cherie, After Eight
MEXICO
28) Carlos Hank Guerreiro – H5 Kastelle Memo, H5 Just The Music, H5 Ganesh Hero Z
29) Eugenio Garza Perez – Contago, Chalouries PS
30) Patricio Pasquel – Chakkalou PS, Alicia Santa Rosa, Seringat
SWEDEN
31) Petronella Andersson – Castres Van De Begijnakker Z, Odina Van Klapscheut, Opaline De W&S, Odina Van Klapscheut
SWITZERLAND
32) Beat Mändli – Dsarie, Chartraine Pre Noir
USA
33) Alessandra Volpi – Berlinda, Haya Loma N
34) Alex Matz – Ikigai, Erdento Van De Leeuwerk, Cashew Cr
35) Bliss Heers – Arielle La Sirene, Goodbye
36) Catherine Tyree – Amor Van Jonckhoeve Z, Camilla Z, Newton Van Het Krekelhof,
37) Cathleen Driscoll – Flotylla, Arome
38) Devin Ryan – Eddie Blue
39) Grant Seger – Yoghi Flp, Frieda, Cantucchini
40) Georgina Bloomberg – Tulara Colmine, Sempa Fidelis
41) Heather Caristo-Williams – Celtic Hero BZ
42) Jimmy Torano – Chewbacca HCC
43) Karl Cook – Cashpaid J&F, Kalinka Van’t Zorgvliet
44) Katherine A. Dinan – Dijon Terdoorn Z, Brego R’n B
45) Kelli Cruciotti Vanderveen – Isabella Van De Zuuthoeve, Gideon, Forever SFN
46) Kent Farrington – Landon
47) Kristen Vanderveen – Bull Run’s Faustino de Tili, Bull Run’s Jireh, Bull Run’s Risen,
48) Laura Kraut – Confu, Dorado 212
49) Lillie Keenan – Argan De Beliard, Agana Van Het Gerendal Z, Fasther,
50) Margie Goldstein-Engle – Jackofhearts, Royce
51) Maria Costa – Iceman B Sfn, Coup De Coeur
52) Natalie Dean – Chadora Lady, Chance Ste Hermelle, Dotcom D’authuit
53) Nicolette Hirt – Chatou 7, Calgary 5
54) Schuyler Riley – Robin de Ponthual
55) Tanner Korotkin – Quinn 33
*Subject to changes due to late entries, withdrawals, vet approval, etc…..
Source: FEI – Fédération Equestre Internationale
Photo: © Jeena Jah Photographhy
Categories: English, Jumper News USA, Riders & Horses
