Hilary McNerney & Corlando Conquer the $62,500 Chrome Horse Tequila Grand Prix CSI 2*

By Jumper News on 2026-02-10

Wellington, Florida – February 07, 2026 – Hilary McNerney (USA) and her own Corlando took top honors in the $62,500 Chrome Horse Tequila Grand Prix CSI 2* on Sunday to close out the fifth week of the 2026 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Running through March 29, WEF hosts 12 weeks of international competition at Wellington International.

With previous podium finishes coming this season, McNerney has been chasing a blue ribbon, and it finally came when she bested the 13 other jump-off contenders over 2024 Paris Olympic Games course designer Gregory Bodo’s (FRA) track. McNerney stopped the clock at 35.25 seconds.

**Juan Manuel Gallego** (ESP) & **Oriana Van’t Ruytershof**

Juan Manuel Gallego (ESP) right behind her on Leoro Horse Sales’s Oriana Van’t Ruytershof, a 12-year-old Belgian Warmblood mare, at 36.52 seconds.

**Alison Robitaille** (USA) & **Claire de Lune** 33

Completing the podium at 36.87 seconds was USA’s Alison Robitaille (USA) aboard her own Claire de Lune 33, an 11-year-old Holsteiner mare by Clarimo Ask.

“The wins don’t come easy in this sport, but they are worth it. I felt like we grew from our last jump-off, and our turns were much better. I was proud of him for staying with me the whole time,” said the Florida Native.

**Hilary McNerney** (USA) & **Corlando**

Previously ridden by Hunter Holloway (USA) for the Bluman family, Corlando came under the direction of McNerney after being told by her coach Kent Farrington (USA), that the horse would be a good fit for her. McNerney fell in love within the first ride, and they have been growing as a pair since. “We got him from Hunter, and she did a great job of developing him. She did some two stars on him, so I was able to do this because of her—she did all that.

“I really liked him the minute I sat on him. He’s very much game, super competitive and wants to win and be clear, which is great,” said McNerney of the gelding’s previous rider and abilities in the ring.