Wellington, Florida, USA – March 10, 2024 – Kendra Claricia Brinkop (GER) and Do It Easy closed out the ninth week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in grand fashion. The dynamic duo teamed up for the win the $62,500 Hermès CSI 5* at Wellington International. Brinkop and her mount bested the field of 51 competitors, taking the spot at the top of the leaderboard with a double-clear, being timed in 38.59 seconds in the tiebreaker.

The German saw two Americans in her rear-view mirror. Moreover, the top three spots on the podium were all claimed by ladies. Laura Kraut (USA) matched the score of Brinkop and was stride for stride with her almost until the wire, eventually finishing second with Calgary Tame in 38.96 seconds.

A young star on the rise, Mimi Gochman (USA) completed the all-female podium, completing her second trip aboard Inclen BH in the International Arena in 39.33 seconds.

Final Results – $62,500 Hermès CSI 5*

1) Kendra Claricia Brinkop (GER) & Do It Easy – 0 / 0 – 38.59

2) Laura Kraut (USA) & Calgary Tame – 0 / 0 – 38.96

3) Mimi Gochman (USA) & Inclen BH – 0 / 0 – 39.33

Source: Wellington International

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Photos: © Wellington International / Cassidy Klein

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