Wellington, United States – February 20, 2026 – Highlighting five-star action, reigning FEI Jumping European Champion and current World No. 6, Richard Vogel (GER) and Cardentos won the $62,500 Bainbridge Companies Speed CSI 5* on Friday during the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at Wellington International.

The nine-year-old VDL Cardento 933 stallion owned by Witt Pferdezucht bested Brazil’s Eduardo de Menezes (BRA) riding H5 Kontador VDM, the runner-up by less than a second. Germany bookended the podium with Rene Dittmer (GER) taking third aboard Cody 139.

WEF 7 reaches a high point during Saturday Night Lights with the $500,000 Modon Grand Prix CSI 5* on February 21 at 7 p.m. ET.

Final Results – $62,500 Bainbridge Companies Speed CSI 5*

1) Richard Vogel (GER) & Cardentos – 0 – 63.00

2) Eduardo de Menezes (BRA) & H5 Kontador VDM – 0 – 64.61

3) Rene Dittmer (GER) & Cody 139 – 0 – 65.84

Source: Press Release (edited) from World Equestrian Center

Photos: © Wellington International / Sportfot / Cassidy Klein

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