Category: Wellington International

Air Jordan! Coyle & King Kannan GP Fly the Highest in the $62,500 Bainbridge Companies CSI 5*

Wellington, United States – February 06, 2026 – Ireland was back on top on Friday during Week 5 at the 2026 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at Wellington International. Early in the day, five-star competition took the stage once again with Jordan Coyle (IRL) winning the $62,500 Bainbridge Companies […]

Mimi Gochman Leads the All-American Female Podium in the $116,100 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup CSI 5*

Wellington, United States – February 05, 2026 – With a lineup befitting the 2026 Winter Equestrian Festival’s (WEF) first five-star week, young superstar Mimi Gochman (USA) rode to the win on 11-year-old Inclen BH in the $116,100 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Round 5 CSI 5* at Wellington International […]

Back-to-Back! Amanda Derbyshire Doubles Down in the $62,500 Griffis Residential Grand Prix CSI 2*

Wellington, United States – February 01, 2026 – Less than three months after giving birth to her first child, Amanda Derbyshire (GBR) was back in the winner’s circle at Wellington International. With Max James Blake ringside to cheer on his mother, Derbyshire topped the $62,500 Griffis Residential Grand […]

Shane Sweetnam Soars to the Top in the $215,000 Mars Equestrian Grand Prix CSI 4*

Wellington, United States – January 31, 2026 – Irish Olympian Shane Sweetnam (IRL) and the 10-year-old Coriaan van Klapscheut Z left nothing to chance on the grass Derby Field at Equestrian Village by winning the $215,000 MARS Equestrian Grand Prix CSI 4*, highlighting Saturday afternoon during Week 4 at Wellington International’s Winter […]

From Motherhood to Winning! Derbyshire Dazzles in the $32,000 Griffis Residential CSI 2*

Wellington, United States – January 30, 2026 – Great Britain was back on top on Friday at Wellington International during the fourth week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Besides the one-two in the $32,000 Defiant Whisky CSI 4*, also claiming top honors, fellow British rider Amanda Derbyshire […]

Mark Bluman & Landon Turn on the Nitro in the $116,100 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup CSI 4*

Wellington, United States – January 29, 2026 – Colombia’s Mark Bluman (COL) and Landon de Nyze were picture-perfect to win the $116,100 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Round IV CSI 4* on the grass derby field on Thursday during Week 4 at the 2026 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Hosting […]

Triumphant Return to Wellington! Luciana Lóssio & Lady Louise JMen Top the Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix CSI 2*

Wellington, United States – January 25, 2026 – Brazil’s Luciana Lóssio (USA) and her mare Lady Louise JMen made a lively return to U.S. soil to take the win in the $62,500 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix CSI 2* on Sunday of WEF 3. Lady Louise, a Brazilian-bred […]

Patience Pays off as Erynn Ballard Wins the Hermès Classic CSI 4* at Wellington

Wellington, United States – January 25, 2026 – Canadian Olympian Erynn Ballard (CAN) currently holds a hot hand; she has won at least once every week since November. Adding to her tally on Sunday, she topped the $62,500 Hermès Classic CSI 4* – 1.50m aboard Chatadel PS, owned by […]

Bertram Allen on Fire at the Winter Equestrian Festival CSI 4*

Wellington, United States – January 23, 2026 – Bertram Allen (IRL) is on fire competing at theWinter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at Wellington International. The Irishman secured his second victory of the week in the $32,000 Defiant Whisky Speed CSI 4*, riding Zero K, a 12-year-old Danish Warmblood mare. […]

Faster, Fasther, the “Fasthest”! Lillie Keenan Conquers the $215,000 NetJets Grand Prix CSI 4*

Wellington, United States – January 24, 2026 – In front of a home crowd, Lillie Keenan (USA) and longtime partner Fasther took flight in a jump-off brimming with horse and rider talent to win the $215,000 NetJets Grand Prix CSI 4*, highlighting Saturday Night Lights during Week 3 at Wellington […]

Bertram Allen & Eddy Blue’s Blazing Performance Tops the $116,000 Adequan® Challenge Cup CSI 4*

Wellington, United States – January 22, 2026 –  Irish riders are known for their bravery and speed competing in high-level competitions around the world. On Thursday, Olympian Bertram Allen (IRL) was a testament of that at Wellington International. Riding Eddy Blue for owner Carol Sollak, the Irishman won […]

Peter Lutz & Katriona Claim the $140,000 Southern Arches Grand Prix CSI 3*

Wellington, United States – January 18, 2026 – A long and determined road led Peter Lutz (USA) and Katriona to win the $140,000 Southern Arches Grand Prix CSI 3* and close out Week 2 on the grass derby field at the 2026 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Hosting 12 consecutive weeks […]

Luis Fernando Larrazabal Triumphant Once Again in the Hermès Classic at Wellington

Wellington, United States – January 17, 2026 – Luis Fernando Larrazabal (VEN) of Venezuela claimed his third major victory of the week in the $32,000 Hermès Classic 1.50m aboard Ribery on the grass derby field during Week 2 of the 2026 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). On Friday, Larrazabal […]

Luis Fernando Larrazabal & Baroness Reign Supreme in the Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup CSI 3*

Wellington, United States — January 16, 2026— Venezuelan Olympian Luis Fernando Larrazabal (VEN) and his 11-year-old Westphalian mare Baroness won two international competitions in as many days at Wellington International, underscored by the $32,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Round 2 CSI 3* on Friday during the 2026 Winter […]

Mark Bluman & Phelina de Septon Winning Streak Continues in the $32,000 Dodd Technologies Speed CSI 3*

Wellington, United States — January 15, 2026 — During the two months ahead of the 2026 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), Mark Bluman (COL) and Phelina de Septon collected nine international top 10 finishes together. They kept that streak alive on opening day of FEI competition during WEF 2 […]

Erynn Ballard Leads the One-Two for Canada in the $30,000 CPKC Grand Prix

Wellington, United States – January 10, 2026 – Historically, Canada has been one of the winningest nations at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) and it was no different on Saturday at Wellington International. Serving as the appetizer on Super Saturday, building the climax for the Grand Prix, the […]

Lillie Keenan Leaps to Hermès Championship Jumper Classic CSI 3* Win at Wellington

Wellington, United States – January 11, 2026 – Last to go in the jump-off of the $32,000 Hermès 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic, Lillie Keenan (USA) took the win abroad 9-year-old Chagrin D’Amour to close the final day of opening FEI week at the 2026 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). The […]

Gonzalo Busca Roca Races Past the Competition in the $140,000 Palm Beach Country Sports Commission Grand Prix CSI 3*

Wellington, United States – January 10, 2026 – Spain’s Gonzalo Busca Roca (ESP) won his first Wellington International Saturday Night Lights in the $140,000 Palm Beach County Sports Commission Grand Prix CSI 3* during opening week of international competition at the 2026 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). He rode to a […]

New Kid on the Block Tops Veterans! Stella Wasseman Storms to the Top in the $32,000 Dodd Technologies Speed CSI 3*

Wellington, United States – January 09, 2026 – The United States was not denied a victory on the second day of the opening week of the 2026 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at Wellington International. On Friday, U.S. rider Stella Wasserman rode Myjorka to win the $32,000 Dodd Technologies […]

Destined to Win! Nina Mallevaey Makes a Grand Debut in 2026, Topping the $32,000 Adequan WEF Challenge Cup CSI 3*

Wellington, United States – January 08, 2026 – It has been a big week for French national champion Nina Mallevaey (FRA). In the first release of the FEI rider rankings for 2026, she made her debut in the world’s top 10 at no. 8 before winning the $32,000 Adequan® […]

Mckayla Langmeier Bests the Rest in the $75,000 Dodd Technologies Grand Prix at Wellington International

Wellington, United States – January 04, 2026 – Mckayla Langmeier (USA) of East Granby, CT, rode Jiselle NS to the jump-off clear to cash in on the $75,000 Dodd Technologies Grand Prix and close out opening week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at Wellington International. From a three-horse jump-off, Langmeier […]

Pablo Mejia Villa & Caramia Conquer the Hermès Championship Jumper Classic

Wellington, United States – January 02, 2026 – The first Super Saturday of the 2026 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) got underway with the running of the $25,000 Hermès 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic kicked off with a win from Colombia’s Pablo Mejia Villa (COL) riding his own 9-year-old Caramia. […]

Luis Fernando Larrazabal Leads Off in the Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup

Wellington, United States – January 01, 2026 – Venezuela’s Luis Fernando Larrazabal (VEN) christened the 2026 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) by winning the $35,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Premiere Round aboard Ribery on Thursday of opening week at Wellington International in Wellington, Florida. Over courses designed by Eric Hasbrouck (USA), Larrazabal was […]

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. […]