Wellington, Florida, USA – March 23, 2023 – It’s time for the stars to shine throughout the eleventh the 2023 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at Wellington International. The prancing and dancing has already begun with the first major FEI-class having just started. Having won her first five-star grand prix last year and being one of the few riders on the rise, Lillie Keenan (USA) is back in pursuit of more trophies to her collection. In order to achieve more wins, she will have to overcome some of the legends of the sport: Daniel Deusser (GER), Kent Farrington (USA), Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA), McLain Ward (USA), Darragh Kenny (IRL), Laura Kraut (USA), Conor Swail (IRL), Margie Engle (USA), Lorenzo de Luca (ITA), Bertram Allen (IRL), Tiffany Foster (CAN), Nayel Nassar (EGY), Mario Deslauriers (CAN), amongst others.
The *list of riders & horses for the CSI 4* classes is the following:
AUSTRALIA
1) Thaisa Erwin – High Star Hero
BELGIUM
2) Nicola Philippaerts – Dhalida Diamant Vd Krekebeke Z, H&M Luna Van’t Ruytershof Z
3) Emilie Conter – Trixie Z, Clochard, Balento C.s
4) Zoe Conter – Tombola Z, Natan Van ‘t Laarhof, Davidoff De Lassus
BRAZIL
5) Eduardo Pereira de Menezes – H5 Chacco’s Charlie PS, H5 Nostalgie, Parrandero
6) Fabio Leivas da Costa – Ilex
7) Luiz Francisco de Azevedo – HFG Quaman
8) Rodrigo Pessoa – Lord Lucio, Major Tom, Quick Step
CANADA
9) Alicia Gadban – Lewis – Beneficial
10) Beth Underhill – Jack, Nikka vd Bisschop
11) Mario Deslauriers – Costa Quick PS
12) Samantha Alexis Mackenzie – Inajottie VDM
13) Sara Tindale – Kino, Elco Van Hof Ter Naillen
14) Sean Jobin – Sterrehof’s Edinus, Darius, Coquelicot Vh Heuvelland Z
15) Tiffany Foster – Battlecry, Brighton,
CHILE
16) Gabriela Reutter – Castle Oj, Maharees Rock
17) Samuel Parot – Chrystal Blue
EGYPT
18) Nayel Nassar – Coronado, Dorado De Riverland, El Conde
FRANCE
19) Nina Mallevaey – Crack D’la Rousserie, Cartier Sr
GERMANY
20) Daniel Deusser – Narcos Vd Smidshoeve, Loui LN, Kiana Van Het Herdershof
21) Richard Vogel – Cepano Baloubet, Codex 28, Jonage LV
GREAT BRITAIN
22) Jessica Mendoza – Chaning Tatum, I-Cap Cl Z, Oo Seven De L’Equipe
23) Samuel Hutton – Casablanca H, Melusina Bvl Z,
IRELAND
24) Bertram Allen – Caprisco, Edison de Hus, Emmylou
25) Conor Swail – Count Me In
26) Daniel Coyle – Ivory TCS, Quintin, Oak Grove’s Carlyle
27) Darragh Kenny – Chic Chic, Idalville d’Esprit, Vancouver Dreams
28) David O’Brien – El Balou Old
29) Jordan Coyle – For Gold
30) Richie Moloney – Huzaar, Coco Beach
31) Shane Sweetnam – Alejandro, Out Of The Blue SCF
32) Simon McCarthy – Gotcha
ITALY
33) Lorenzo de Luca – Promise Z, Dirka De Blondel, Cappuccino 194
JAPAN
34) Karen Polle – Celine
LEBANON
35) Jad Dana – After Eight, Fleur-de-lis’ Cherie
MEXICO
36) Carlos Hank Guerreiro – H5 Sunshine, H5 Porthos Maestro Wh Z, H5 Ganesh Hero Z
SWEDEN
37) Alice Tapper – Doge Dogelito
38) Petronella Andersson – Opaline De W&s, Claptonn Mouche
SWITZERLAND
39) Beat Mändli – Amiro B Z
USA
40) Adrienne Sternlicht – Bennys Legacy, Faquitol- S, Fight 4 U
41) Alessandra Volpi – Haya Loma N, Gracieux du Pachis, Foster 39
42) Ali Wolff – Farrah Fly’s, Quirie 2
43) Alise Oken – Saratoga, Bonhomme Richard
44) Andrew Welles – Curtice, Idol H&h
45) Caitlyn Connors – Falcon De Hus Z, Escada 289
46) Callie Schott – Garant, Charlie
47) Carly Anthony – Heavenly W, Lucky Charm
48) Catherine Tyree – Camilla Z, Newton Van Het Krekelhof
49) Cathleen Driscoll – Flotylla, Go With The Flow
50) Charlotte Jacobs – Edocenta, Rincoola Milsean
51) Chris M Ewanouski – Condor du Valdecie
52) Elena A. Haas – Koss Van Heiste
53) Grant Seger – Cantucchini, Yoghi Flp
54) Heather Caristo-Williams – Dionysos de La Vigne
55) Isabella Russekoff – Jumpy van de Hermitage, C Vier 2, Balou’s Fly High
56) Karl Cook – Caillou 24
57) Kent Farrington – Greya
58) Lacey Gilbertson – Damzelle Ste Hermelle
59) Laura Kraut – Bisquetta, Confu, Dorado 212
60) Lillie Keenan – Fasther, Chili Pepper H M Z
61) Margie Goldstein-Engle – Cesna M, Jackofhearts, Royce
62) Maria Costa – Iceman B SFN
63) McLain Ward – Kasper Van Het Hellehof, Quimi Del Maset, Vins Vd Tojopehoeve Z
64) Megan Mcdermott – Nintendo
65) Mckayla Langmeier – Bahira S, Chadina
66) Mimi Gochman – Gigi’s Girl BH, Halita BH
67) Natalie Dean – Cocolina, Nespresso Van ‘t Laekhof
68) Nicholas Dello Joio – Conthargos
69) Nicolette Hirt – Chatou 7
70) Raleigh Hiler – Cassina 64, Obora’s Chloe
71) Sarah Segal – Flintstone, Speedy Jump,
72) Spencer Smith – Theodore Manciais
73) Tanner Korotkin – Quinn 33, Volo’s Diamond
74) Vanessa Hood – Cascalretto, Easy Girl
VENEZUELA
75) Luis Fernando Larrazabal – Condara
*Subject to changes due to late entries, withdrawals, vet approval, etc…..
Source: FEI – Fédération Equestre Internationale
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