Category: Wellington International

Fernando Parroquin Delfin Dazzles in the $25,000 Palm Beach Sports Commission Grand Prix

Wellington, United States – December 07, 2025 – The ESP Year End Awards brought a successful and enjoyable blend of community celebration and friendly competition to Wellington International.  Sunday’s $25,000 Palm Beach County Sports Commission National Grand Prix featured a course designed by Anthony D’Ambrosio (USA), consisting of 13 obstacles […]

Kent Farrington & Greya Prevail in the $200,000 Arthramid Grand Prix CSI 4*

Wellington, United States – November 30, 2025 – The feature event of the Holiday & Horses CSI 4* week brought depth, difficulty, and high sport to Wellington International as 39 entries stepped forward for the $200,000 Holiday & Horses Grand Prix CSI 4*, sponsored by Arthramid. Anthony D’Ambrosio (USA) […]

Erynn Ballard & New Star vd Berghoeve Lead the Way in the Dover Saddlery Classic CSI 4*

Wellington, United States – November 29, 2025 – Saturday’s feature class lived up to expectations as the International Arena welcomed 40 entries for the $32,000 Classic CSI 4* – 1.50m , sponsored by Dover Saddlery. The speed-format class meant that every second mattered, and with no jump-off to rely […]

Mallevaey Masters the $117,000 Holiday & Horses BrainJava Qualifier CSI 4*

Wellington, United States – November 28, 2025 – Thanksgiving week wasted no time building momentum as 98 horses jogged for FEI inspection ahead of the start of the ESP Holiday & Horses CSI 4* competition. With the lineup set and anticipation high, the stage is set for a […]

Nayel Nassar Dazzles with Dorado de Riverland in the $32,000 Two-Phase Special CSI 4*

Wellington, United States – November 27, 2025 – Thanksgiving week wasted no time building momentum as 98 horses jogged for FEI inspection ahead of the start of the ESP Holiday & Horses CSI 4* competition. With the lineup set and anticipation high, the stage is set for a […]

David Blake Dazzles to Win the Haig Landscape Grand Prix at Wellington

Wellington, United States – November 16, 2025 – The $24,999 Haig Landscape Grand Prix delivered a competitive finale as riders returned for a fast-paced jump-off that highlighted precision and smart decision-making. Rising to the top was Ireland’s David Blake (IRL) aboard Gucci des Emburns, owned by Pine Hollow Farm. Blake’s […]

Speed & Precision Earn Alberto Michan the Win in $24,999 IDA Development Grand Prix

Wellington, Florida, United States – May 11, 2025 – Alberto Michan (ISR) celebrated a well-earned victory on the Derby Field in Sunday’s $24,999 IDA Development Grand Prix, delivering a swift and precise performance aboard his own Joint De Canabis Van De Doornhoeve during the final week of the Spring Series. […]

A Curtain Call Victory by Ben Maher & Ginger Blue in the $120,000 Bainbridge Companies Grand Prix CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, United States – April 13, 2025 – British Olympic Champion Ben Maher (GBR) ended his 2025 season in Wellington, FL, with back-to-back victories on the grass derby field during the Spring Series, presented by Florida Coast Equipment. One day after a speed victory with Exit Remo, Maher […]

Ben Maher & Exit Remo Race to First in the $32,000 KeyFlow USA Speed Challenge CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, United States – April 12, 2025 – Ben Maher (GBR), Tokyo Olympic Champion and current world no. 4, rose to the top in the $32,000 KeyFlow USA Speed Challenge CSI 3* – 1.45m aboard Exit Remo on Saturday during the second week of the Spring Series, […]

A Win on the Birth of His Baby Girl! Christian Kukuk Writes the Fantastic Family Fairytale Ending in the $750,000 Rolex US Equestrian Open Grand Prix CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, United States – March 29, 2025 – German Olympic champion Christian Kukuk (GER) won the Rolex Finale at Wellington International for the second consecutive year aboard Checker 47 during the final ‘Saturday Night Lights’ of the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) season. In front of a […]

Alise Oken & Lady Lex Conclude WEF Season by Winning the $62,500 Vogel Grand Prix CSI 2*

Wellington, Florida, United States – March 30, 2025 – After a strong season, Alise Oken (USA) topped off her Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) circuit with a victory aboard a promising younger mount in the $62,500 Vogel Grand Prix CSI 2*. At just 9 years old, Lady Lex carried […]

Jessica Mendoza Steps Up with VDL Stella in the $32,000 Vogel Qualifier CSI 2*

Wellington, Florida, United States – March 28, 2025 – Jessica Mendoza (GBR) has had a stellar season at Wellington International, and she isn’t done yet. She added another victory to her resume on Friday in the $32,000 Vogel Qualifier CSI 2* during Rolex Finale Week of the Winter […]

Abdel Saïd Punches His Grand Prix Ticket by Winning the $62,500 Bainbridge Companies Classic CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, United States – March 28, 2025 – The stakes were high for Abdel Saïd (BEL) in the $62,500 Bainbridge 1.50m Classic CSI 5* on Friday. Earning the win aboard Calvaro, owned by AS Trading BV, he punched his ticket for the Rolex US Equestrian Open to […]

It’s All About Timing for Ben Maher & Point Break in the $116,100 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, United States – March 27, 2025 – Timing was in Ben Maher’s (GBR) favor on Thursday of Rolex Finale Week at the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). His ride on Pamela Wright and Charlotte Rossetter’s stallion Point Break was intentional and successful, swooping in to take […]

Icing on the Cake! Ansgar Holtgers Jr. & Pixel-K van’t Kattenheye Conquer the $200,000 Kask Grand Prix CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, United States – March 24, 2025 – Ansgar Holtgers, Jr. (USA) scored the biggest victory of his career on Sunday of Week 11 at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), ending his season with a bang in the $200,000 KASK Grand Prix CSI 4* aboard Pixel-K van’t […]

Coco Fath & Harley D Dazzle in the $62,500 BrainJava Grand Prix CSI 2*

Wellington, Florida, United States – March 22, 2025 – Coco Fath (USA) is good at saving the best for last. Not only did she return last to win the $62,500 BrainJava Grand Prix CSI 2*, she also has big plans for the last week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Her win on […]

Alex Matz Claims Victory in the $150,000 Hermès Championship Jumper Series Final

Wellington, Florida, United States – March 22, 2025 – Twelve weeks of Hermès 1.50m competition came to a peak on Saturday evening in the $150,000 Hermès Championship Jumper Series Final CSI 4* – 1.50m during the penultimate week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at Wellington International. From […]

From a Lost Cause to Winning! Ashlee Bond’s Wishes Come True in the $62,500 Adequan® Challenge Cup Round XI CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, United States – March 21, 2025 – Ashlee Bond (ISR) knows she has something special in Night Wish, and now the rest of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) can see it, too. Three years out from the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, Bond is beginning to […]

Nayel Nassar & Ivory TCS are the Best in the $62,500 Adequan WEF Challenge Cup CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, United States – March 13, 2025 – After taking a year to focus on developing their partnership, Nayel Nassar (EGY) and Ivory TCS are making their mark on the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). After winning the Bainbridge CSI 5* 1.50m during WEF 5, the pair […]

Michael Murphy & Kaida CM Keep on the Afterburner to Win the $62,500 Hermès Classic CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, United States – March 09, 2025 – Michael Murphy (USA) has been developing South Coast’s Kaida CM over the past year and his efforts are paying off. The mare earned her first five-star victory Sunday to wrap up Week 9 of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) […]

Making Women Proud on their Day! Emilie Conter Stuns Past Favorites in the $500,000 Bainbridge Companies Grand Prix CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 08, 2025 – In a finish befitting of International Women’s Day, Belgium’s Emilie Conter (BEL) stormed to a win in the $500,000 Bainbridge Companies Grand Prix CSI 5* during Winter Equestrian Festival’s (WEF) ‘Saturday Night Lights’ on March 8. Highlighted by 12 weeks […]

Mclain Ward & First Lady Preside Over the $62,500 Bainbridge Companies CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, United States – March 07, 2025 – Two-time U.S. Olympic team gold medalist McLain Ward (USA) is back in the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) winner’s circle after several weeks off due to injury. On Friday of WEF 9, Ward and First Lady, a mare owned by […]

Darragh Kenny “Zeroes in” on the $116,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup CSI 5*

Ocala, Florida – March 06, 2025 – Irish Olympian Darragh Kenny has come a long way in a short time with his new mount Zero K. Since welcoming the mare into his string in December, he has stepped her up into five-star grand prix ranks. Together they claimed […]

New Partnership Proves Potentional! Kent Farrington Keeps on Winning in the $62,500 Hermès Classic CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, United States – February 23, 2025 – As if the win in the $500,000 Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix CSI 5*the previous night wasn’t enough, Kent Farrington (USA) rode away with another victory on Sunday, this time in the $62,500 Hermès Classic CSI 5* 1.50m to close […]

Kent Farrington & Greya Double Down in the $500,000 Lugano Grand Prix CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 22, 2025 – The USA’s own Kent Farrington is now two-for-two in five-star action at Wellington International. The world no. 3 rider clinched a second consecutive CSI5* victory in the $500,000 Lugano Grand Prix aboard his 2024 FEI World Cup™ Final partner Greya during the […]

Jordan Coyle & King Kannan GP Back on the Throne in the $62,500 Bainbridge Classic CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 21, 2025 – A fantastic Friday featured two major FEI-level classes at Wellington International, serving as the appetizer for a weekend full of thrills & spills during the sixth week of the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival. The first FEI win of the day […]

Ashlee Bond & Donatello Dazzle in the $116,100 Adequan WEF Challenge Cup Round VII CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, United States – February 20, 2025 – Ashlee Bond (ISR) made a plan for the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) to have her top mount Donatello 141 peak just in time for the Rolex Grand Prix. That plan is on track after a WEF 7 victory […]

Luis Fernando Larrazabal Strikes Again in the $32,000 Dodd Technologies Special Two- Phase Challenge CSI 5* 

Wellington, Florida, United States – February 19, 2025 – Luis Fernando Larrazabal (VEN) ended Week 6 with a win and opened the Lugano-sponsored Week 7 with a win at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), kicking off the second of four total CSI5* competitions throughout the 13-week series at […]

Ben Maher Finds Winning Form on Ginger Blue in the $140,000 IDA Development Grand Prix CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 16, 2025 – Great Britain’s Ben Maher (GBR) had been knocking on the door of a grand prix win since the start of the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) season and finally came on Sunday of Week 6. The Olympic champion got his […]

Chris Pratt & Ideaal ES Impress the Most in the $25,000 CPKC National Grand Prix

Wellington, Florida, United States – February 16, 2025 – Canada’s Chris Pratt (CAN) brought home a win to close derby field competition during the sixth week of competition at the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). The Canadian was supreme in the $25,000 CPKC National Grand Prix at Wellington […]