Wellington, Florida, USA – March 07, 2024 – Ladies continue to rule! Women were out on a mission on Thursday during the ninth week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF).  Besides sweeping the podium in the $32,000 Dodd Technologies CSI 5*, the ladies were back on top at the International Arena of the Wellington International equestrian venue.

This time. Lacey Gilbertson (USA) topped the $32,000 Helgstrand Jewellery CSI 2* 1.45m Qualifier aboard LouLou MPSZ, owned by Seabrook, LLC.

She was followed by two other female riders, this time not two americans but still quite a feat one day before International Women’s Day. Elizabeth “Beezie” Madden (USA) finished second riding Hummer Z for owner Abigail Wexner.

Great Britain’s Jessica Mendoza (GBR rounded out the podium on her own Summerhouse. Two-star competition comes to a peak on Saturday afternoon with the $62,500 Helgstrand Jewelery Grand Prix CSI 2*.

Final Results – $32,000 Helgstrand Jewellry CSI 2*

1) Lacey Gilbertson (USA) & Loulou MPSZ – 0 / 0 – 35.98

2) Elizabeth Madden (USA) & Hummer Z – 0 / 0 – 37.92

3) Jessica Mendoza (GBR) & Summerhouse – 0 / 0 – 38.26

Source: Press Release from Wellington International

Photos: © Wellington International / Sportfot

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