Category: Wellington International

Ashlee Bond Off & Running in the $24,999 LeMieux Grand Prix at Wellington International

Wellington, United States — May 31, 2026 — The 2026 Wellington International Annual Series christened June competition with a victory for Israeli Olympian Ashlee Bond (ISR) on Sunday in the $24,999 LeMieux Grand Prix riding Comme Ci Comme Ca for owner Agrippina Farms. Bond took over the reins on Comme Ci Comme Ca, […]

On Fire! Chloe Reid & Chelsea 179 Win Again in the $32,000 Equine Tack & Nutritionals Speed CSI 3*

Wellington, United States – April 18, 2026 – Luck has yet to run out for Chloe Reid (USA) with a second consecutive win in Saturday’s $32,000 Equine Tack & Nutritionals Speed CSI 3*, this time aboard Chelsea 179 on the grass derby fieldduring Week 3 of the Wellington […]

Chloe Reid & Crossover 4 Double Up to Win the JTWG, Inc. Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3*

Wellington, United States – April 17, 2026 – Chloe Reid (USA) and longtime partner Crossover 4 were the only combination to jump double-clear for a win in Friday’s $62,500 JTWG, Inc. Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3*  on the grass derby field during Week 3 of the Wellington International Spring […]

Ben Maher & Ginger-Blue Bring the Blue Ribbon Home in the Zycosan Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3*

Wellington, United States – April 10, 2026 – British Olympic champion Ben Maher (GBR) took to the derby field on Friday afternoon to win the $62,500 Zycosan Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3* when aboard 15-year-old Ginger-Blue (Plot Blue x Royal Bravour) for owner Jane Forbes Clark during the second week of the Wellington […]

Jad Dana Goes One-Two to Open International Competition at the Wellington International Spring Series

Wellington, United States — April 09, 2026 — Lebanon’s Jad Dana (LBN) christened the start of international competition during the Wellington International Spring Series, presented by Florida Coast Equipment, by taking the top two spots in Thursday’s $32,000 BrainJuice Two-Phase CSI 3* on the grass derby field. For owner Burr Associates, […]

Juan Manuel Gallego & Oriana Van’t Ruytershof Impress in the $32,000 Vogel Qualifier CSI 2*

Wellington, Florida – March 27, 2026 – Spain’s Juan Manuel Gallego (ESP) and the 11-year-old Belgian Warmblood Oriana Van’t Ruytershof claimed their victory in the $32,000 Vogel Qualifier CSI 2* – 1.45m on Friday morning of the Rolex Finale Week at the 2026 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Twelve of […]

Gerfried Puck & Equitron Naxcel V Supreme in the €106,000 Jump-off Challenge CSI 5* at Doha

Doha, Qatar – March 27, 2026 –  The Longines Arena at Al Shaqab hosted the second day of the 2026 Al Shaqab Cup on Friday, as the programme unfolded across CSI 1*, CSI 3* and CSI 5* competitions. The event is being held without public attendance, with live […]

Plan Comes Together for Shane Sweetnam & Coriaan van Klapscheut Z in the $116,100 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup CSI 5*

Wellington, United States – March 26, 2026 – Irish Olympian Shane Sweetnam (IRL) and Coriaan van Klapscheut Z won their second Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup of the 2026 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) season in Thursday’s $116,100 CSI 5* offering. The week’s first qualifier for the Rolex US Equestrian Open […]

Richard Vogel & Michael Jackson Prance & Dance towards Victory in the $32,000 Dodd Technologies CSI 5*

Wellington, United States – March 26, 2026 – Riding a high from his Dutch Masters victory, world no. 4 Richard Vogel (GER) is back winning in Wellington. The reigning European Champion and 9-year-old Michael Jackson W topped the $32,000 Dodd Technologies CSI 5* opener to cut the tape […]

Erynn Ballard Tastes Victory in the $32,000 Defiant Whisky Speed Challenge CSI 4*

Wellington, United States – March 19, 2026 – Erynn Ballard (CAN) and Coconet, owned by Mary Frances Looke, sped to victory in the $32,000 Defiant Whisky CSI 4* on Thursday during the elevent week of the 2026 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at Wellington International. Going up against 29 other […]

Charlotte Jacobs & “Roy” Roar to the Top in the $62,500 BrainWater Grand Prix CSI 2*

Wellington, United States – March 21, 2026 – After sustaining an injury at Traverse City in 2024, Rincoola Milsean was back under the U.S. flag with Charlotte Jacobs (USA) in the tack to win the $62,500 BrainWater Grand Prix CSI 2* during Week 11 of WEF in the […]

Daniel Bluman & Malina Make Light Work of the $62,500 Adequan® Challenge Cup CSI 4*

Wellington, United States – March 20, 2026 – Israeli Olympian Daniel Bluman (ISR) showed off new talent in his own Malina on the way to a win in the $62,500 Adequan®  WEF Challenge Cup Round XI CSI 4*, a qualifier for Sunday’s $200,000 WeatherTech Grand Prix CSI 4* at Wellington […]

Blazing Bluman Cousins Battle for the Win in the $150,000 Hermès Championship Series Final CSI 4*

Wellington, United States – March 21, 2026 – 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 2026 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at Wellington International. Daniel Bluman (ISR) and Mark Bluman […]

Mark Bluman is Marvelous in the $62,500 Hermès Classic CSI 4*

Wellington, United States – March 15, 2026 – Colombia’s Mark Bluman (COL) made his mark once again, adding another $62,500 Hermès Classic CSI 4* 1.50m blue ribbon win to his credit. This time riding S&L Hello Sunshine, on Sunday of CSI 4* Week 9 during the 2026 Winter Equestrian Festival […]

Beat Mändli & Qoachella Shine Bright Under the Lights in the $215,000 Horseware Ireland Grand Prix CSI 4*

Wellington, United States – March 14, 2026 – Three-time Swiss Olympian Beat Mändli (SUI) led his first-ever Saturday Night Lights victory gallop in the $215,000 Horseware Ireland Grand Prix CSI 4* aboard Grant Road Partners’ Qoachella to highlight Week 10 at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). WEF hosts 12 weeks of FEI competition […]

Shane Sweetnam Sweeps the Competition in the $116,100 Adequan® Challenge Cup CSI 4*

Wellington, United States – March 12, 2026 – Sweeping the competition under the rug, Irish Olympian Shane Sweetnam (IRL) and Coriaan van Klapscheut Z secured their second international victory of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) season after winning the $116,100 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Round 10 CSI 4* at Wellington International on […]

Sydney Shulman Desiderio Goes Two-For-Two in the $62,500 Coastal Steel Structures Grand Prix CSI 2*

Wellington, United States – March 07, 2026 – Daytime competition in the International Arena on Saturday of WEF 9 saw a win for Israel’s Sydney Shulman Desiderio (ISR) in the $62,500 Coastal Steel Structures Grand Prix CSI 2* riding Max van de Marijenhoeve, a 9-year-old Dutch-bred gelding owned […]

Sydney Shulman Desiderio & Max van de Marijenhoeve Make a “Grand Entrance” at Wellington International

Wellington, United States – March 05, 2026 – Marking the start of FEI-level competition on Thursday morning to kick off CSI 2* action at Wellington International, Sydney Shulman Desiderio (ISR) and Max van de Marijenhoeve, a nine-year-old Dutch-bred gelding, claimed the win in the $32,000 Coastal Steel Structures […]

Colombian Anthem Played for Mark Bluman & Ubiluc in the Hermès Classic CSI 5*

Wellington, United States – March 08, 2026 – The third five-star week of the 2026 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) ended on a win for Colombia’s Mark Bluman (COL) riding Ubiluc in the $62,500 Hermès Classic CSI 5* – 1.50m on Sunday afternoon to close out Week 9. WEF […]

Darragh Kenny & Eddy Blue Blaze to the Top in the $500,000 Bainbridge Companies Grand Prix CSI 5*

Wellington, United States – March 07, 2026 – Irish Olympian Darragh Kenny and his European Championships mount Eddy Blue had never won a grand prix at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) until this week. Under the shine of Saturday Night Lights at Wellington International during Week 9, the pair […]

Darragh Kenny Dares to Be the Fastest in the $32,000 Dodd Technologies CSI 5*

Wellington, United States – March 04, 2026 – Darragh Kenny (IRL) got off to the perfect start in the 9th week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at Wellington International. Riding Cosmos BH, the Irishman rode to victory in the $32,000 Dodd Technologies CSI 5* on Wednesday. The […]

Marilyn Little is Living the Dream in the $62,500 Bainbridge Companies Speed CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida – March 06, 2026 – U.S. show jumper Marilyn Little (USA) landed her eighth international podium at the 2026 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) on Friday afternoon, riding 8-year-old Narado to win the $62,500 Bainbridge Companies Speed CSI 5*. Hosting 12 weeks of international competition, WEF runs […]

Ben Maher & Enjeu de Grisien Do Just Enough to Win the $116,100 Adequan® Challenge Cup CSI 5*

Wellington, United States – March 06, 2026 – British Olympic champion Ben Maher (GBR) and Enjeu de Grisien earned their first international victory of the 2026 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) season in Friday’s $116,100 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Round 9 CSI 5*. Hosting 12 weeks of FEI competition, WEF runs at […]

Karl Cook & Candy Can’t Be Caught in the $200,000 JTWG Inc. Grand Prix CSIO 4*

Wellington, United States – March 01, 2026 – The U.S. national anthem rang out once again for Karl Cook’s victory in the $200,000 JTWG Inc. Grand Prix CSIO 4* riding Signe Ostby’s Candy, just one day after a home win for USA Jumping in the FEI Nations Cup […]

Richard Vogel Rides Victoriously in the $50,000 Hermès Grand Prix

Wellington, United States – February 28, 2026 – Besides the $150,000 Nations Cup CSIO 4* , presented by Florida Coast Equipment another major competition took place on Saturday at Wellington International. Earlier in the day, a national grand prix took center stage in the International Arena with reigning […]

Twice is Nice for Team USA in the Nations Cup CSIO 4*, presented by Florida Coast Equipment

Wellington, United States – February 28, 2026 – The U.S. Jumping Team — made up of Karl Cook (USA), Callie Schott (USA), Marilyn Little (USA) and McLain Ward (USA) — earned its second consecutive victory in the $150,000 Nations Cup CSIO 4*, presented by Florida Coast Equipment. Eight […]

Maya Ines Denis Chambon Shines & Callypso de La Hamente Z in BrainJuice Semi-Final Grand Prix CSI U-25

Wellington, United States – February 27, 2026 – Future stars gathered under the lights of Wellington International on Friday evening of Week 8 at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) for the $32,000 BrainJuice Semi-Final Grand Prix CSI U-25. After a season of point-chasing in anticipation of the 2026 series […]

Tom Wachman & Obora’s Laura Open Nations Cup Week Winning at Wellington International

Wellington, United States – February 26, 2026 – Ireland’s Tom Wachman opened Wellington International’s highly anticipated Nations Cup week by taking home the blue in Thursday’s $32,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Round 8 CSIO 4* with 11-year-old Estonian Sport Horse mare Obora’s Laura. Week 8 of the Winter […]

Nina Mallevaey Back on Top in the $62,500 Hermès Prize CSI 5* at Wellington International

Wellington, United States – February 22, 2026 – Ranked No. 8 in the world, Nina Mallevaey (FRA) made a mad dash to claim victory in Sunday’s $62,500 Hermès Prize CSI 5* – 1.50m with Destine To Be, a 10-year-old Anglo European-bred gelding, to close out Week 7 of […]

Mclain Ward & High Star Hero Make It Count in the $500,000 Modon Grand Prix CSI 5*

Wellington, United States – February 21, 2026 – World No. 10 Mclain Ward (USA) led wire to wire to win the $500,000 Modon Grand Prix CSI 5*  aboard 13-year-old Belgian-bred gelding High Star Hero, owned by Michael Smith, under the shine of Saturday Night Lights at Wellington International during Week 7 […]