Tag: 2023 Winter Equestrian Festival

Catch Them If You Can! Richard Vogel & Cepano Baloubet Fast & Furious to Win the $500,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Wellington CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 01, 2023 – Showtime showjumping at its finest is what spectators witnessed on Saturday night as great riders and their high-flying beasts took to the skies at the Wellington International, all in the feature class of the 2023 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), the […]

Catoki Goes Out with a Bang! Earns third Win of the Season with McLain Ward in the $39,000 Bainbridge Companies Speed Challenge CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 31, 2023 – Five-time U.S. Olympian McLain Ward (USA) and Catoki claimed one final victory on Friday during the Rolex-sponsored final week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at Wellington International. They once again rose to the top in the $39,000 Bainbridge Companies […]

Juan Manuel Gallego & Conbago Clinch Victory in the $39,000 Kingsland Qualifier CSI 2*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 31, 2023 – Colombia’s Juan Manuel Gallego (COL) and Conbago galloped to victory in the $39,000 Kingsland CSI 2* 1.45m during the final week of WEF. Gallego was up against a competitive field of sixty-four riders over Guilherme Jorge’s track looking to qualify […]

Conor O’Regan Races to the Top in Kingsland Speed Challenge CSI 2* at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 30, 2023 – It was a busy day on Thursday at the Wellington International with top riders and horses of the the noble sport showcasing their talent in both CSI 5* and CSI 2* classes, one of the last FEI constests of 2023 […]

Daniel Bluman’s Strategy Pays off in the $146,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup – Round XII CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 30, 2023 – Israel’s Daniel Bluman made careful plans for Gemma W this season, plans that paid off on Thursday with a victory in the $146,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup – Round XII CSI 5*, a qualifier for the $500,000 Rolex Grand Prix […]

Live Streaming & Order-of-go in the $146,000 Adequan WEF Challenge CSI 5* at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 30, 2023 – The countdown to the $500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* next Saturday is on this Thursday with the running of the $146,000 Adequan WEF Challenge Round XII at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Richard Vogel (GER) has been one of […]

Riders & Horses for the Winter Equestrian Festival CSI 5* at Wellington International

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 29, 2023 – It’s time for one last week of pracing and dancing during the 2023 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at Wellington International. The stars of showjumping will be out in full force as the likes of Daniel Deusser (GER), Kent Farrington (USA), […]

A Maiden Win Together by McLain Ward & Quimi del Maset in $146,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Classic Final CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 25, 2023 – Twelve weeks of 1.50m competition came to a peak on Saturday evening in the $146,000 CaptiveOne Advisors 1.50m Series Final CSI 4* during the penultimate week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at Wellington International. From a field bursting with talent […]

Live Streaming & Order-of-go in the $226,000 Bainbridge Companies Grand Prix CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 26, 2023 – It’s Super Sunday at the 2023 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) with the running of the $226,000 Bainbridge Companies Grand Prix CSI 4* starting at 01:45 PM local time (EDT New York time). A total of 46 combinations representing Belgium (3), Brazil […]

Spencer Smith & Theodore Manciais Thrive in $50,000 Adequan Challenge Cup CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 24, 2023 – The penultimate week of jumper action at the 2023 WEF saw the $50,000 Adequan® CSI4* WEF Challenge Cup Round XI take place on Friday afternoon as riders vied for a spot in Sunday’s four-star grand prix. From 59 entries, young […]

Odin, Odina! Swedish Victory as Petronella Andersson Leaves the Competition in the Dust at Wellington CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 19, 2023 – Sweden stole the spotlight on super Sunday at the Wellington International equestrian venue as Petronella Andersson (SWE) and Odina van Klapscheut were supreme in the $78,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Classic CSI 4* to conclude the tenth week of competition during the […]

Live Streaming & Order-of-go in the $226,000 Horseware Ireland Grand Prix CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 18, 2023 – It’s showtime for showjumping on Saturday Night Lights during the tenth week of the 2023 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at Wellington International. The $226,000 Horseware Ireland Grand Prix CSI 4* is on tonight, starting at 07:30 local time (EST New […]

One-two for France! Nina Mallevaey Turns on the Nitro to Win $50,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix CSI 2*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 11, 2023 – Daytime competition in the International Ring on Saturday stoked the fires of excitement for ‘Saturday Night Lights’ as France delivered a one-two punch in the $50,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix CSI 2*. Twenty-three-year-old Nina Mallevaey (FRA) cruised right to […]

Shane Sweetnam & Alejandro are the Aces of the $39,000 Bainbridge Speed Challenge CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 10, 2023 – Ireland’s Shane Sweetnam (IRL) and Alejandro made easy work of Friday’s $39,000 Bainbridge CSI 5* 1.45m as they cruised around the International Arena during the ninth week of the Inter Equestrian Festival (WEF), sponsored by Wellington Equestrian Realty. Sixty-one hopeful […]

TJ O’Mara & Fortaleza Fly to First in $39,000 Florida Coast Equipment CSI 2*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 09, 2023 – TJ O’Mara (USA) and Fortaleza claimed top call in the $39,000 Florida Coast Equipment CSI 2* 1.45m during WEF 9 on Thursday from a competitive field of 64 entries. A staggering 21 went head-to-head over Alan Wade’s (IRL) short course. […]

Bertram Allen Brings His Best in $78,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 09, 2023 – Forty-four elite show jumping combinations contested the $78,000 CSI5* Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Round IX on Thursday at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). The battle for the win pitted riders representing the nation of Ireland against one another but it was […]

Levitin Shows “Sheer” Speed to Shine in $39,000 Hermès Semi-Final Grand Prix CSI U-25

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 04, 2023 â€“ Competition during Week 8 of the 2023 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), presented by IDA Development, rolled into the night on Friday at Wellington International. Sixty-four up-and-coming show jumping talents sported their white breeches under the lights of the International Ring as […]

Irish Flag Flies the Highest as Daniel Coyle & Ivory TCS Top $226,000 JTWG Grand Prix CSIO 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 05, 2023 – A blink would have missed Ireland’s Daniel Coyle (IRL) and Ivory TCS in the $226,000 JTWG, Inc. Grand Prix CSIO 4* on Sunday afternoon during the IDA Development sponsored Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) Week 8 at Wellington International. The 28-year-old […]

Canadians Taste the Champagne! A Winning Debut by Chef d’Equipe Ian Millar & Team in the $150,000 Nations Cup CSIO 4* at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 04, 2023 – Despite being on U.S. soil, Wellington International was brimming with Canadian pride on Saturday evening as the Canadian Show Jumping Team gave a dominating performance in the $150,000 Nations Cup CSIO 4*, presented by IDA Development. Team members Erynn Ballard […]

Jad Dana Doubles Down to Win the $39,000 Wellington Equestrian Realty Classic CSIO 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 02, 2023 – Lebanon’s Jad Dana (LBN) and Fleur-de-Lis’ Cherie brought plenty of excitement to the International Arena on Friday as they captured the $39,000 Wellington Equestrian Realty Classic CSIO 4*. From a field of forty-six, only nine horses jumped clear, though the […]

El Ghali Boukaa Blazes towards Gold in Andalucía Sunshine Tour CSI 2*

Vejer de La Frontera – March 03, 2023 – Last to go, the fast Moroccan rider, El Ghali Boukaa (MAR) with A Kyss, owned by Karim Tazi, won the first €27,100 Longines Ranking Speed Challenge CSI 2* class this week here at the XXIX Andalucía Sunshine Tour, sponsored […]

Partnership Pays Off for Alex Matz & Cashew CR in the $39,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup CSIO 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 02, 2023 – Wellington International is welcoming the world during Week 8 of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), presented by IDA Development. Stamping their ticket in the number-one position for the JTWG, Inc. Grand Prix CSIO 4* on Sunday, Alex Matz (USA) and […]

US Equestrian Announces NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team for 2023 FEI Jumping Nations Cup of Wellington CSIO 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 01, 2023 â€“ US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team at the 2023 FEI Jumping Nations Cup Wellington CSIO4*. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland. The following athletes have been named to […]

Daniel Deusser Dashes Away from All Competitors in the $78,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Classic CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 26, 2023 – The final five-star class of international competition during Week 7 of the 2023 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) came to a close on Sunday afternoon with a win for German Olympian Daniel Deusser (GER) and Kiana Van Het Herdershof. Fifty-three combinations readied […]

Ashlee Bond is the Best with Donatello 141 in the $78,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 23, 2023 – Israel’s Ashlee Bond (ISR) and Donatello 141 were lightning fast during the $78,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Round VII CSI 5* in the International Arena on Thursday during the Winter Equestrian Festival’s (WEF) Week 7, sponsored by Lugano Diamonds.   […]

Bertram Allen & Emmylou Storm to Victory in Kask $140,000 Grand Prix CSI 3* at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 19, 2023 – The Winter Equestrian Festival’s (WEF) Week 6, sponsored by Kask, came to a close on Sunday with the final classics of World Championship Hunter Rider (WCHR) Week in the International Ring and the  CHF$140,000 Kask Grand Prix CSI 3* on […]

Recent Partnership Proves Successful as Darragh Kenny Dashes for the Win at the Winter Equestrian Festival CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 18, 2023 – After a win in the CSI3* 1.45m slipped from his grasp on the opening day of WEF 6, sponsored by KASK, Darragh Kenny (IRL) was determined to check the win column in Saturday’s CHF$37,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Classic CSI 3* 1.50m. He and Vancouver Dreams […]

René Tebbel Races to the Top in $37,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Round VI CSI 3* – Section B

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 17, 2023 – International jumpers moved back to the stunning derby field at Equestrian Village during KASK-sponsored WEF 6. A who’s who of show jumping battled for a qualifying place in Sunday’s Grand Prix CSI 3* over tracks designed by Ana Catalina Cruz […]

Jacqueline Ruyle Rules! Triumphant with Cyramo Z in $50,000 Griffis Residential Grand Prix CSI 2*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 12, 2023 – After winning the qualifier on Friday, Texas native Jacqueline Ruyle (USA) raced to the top of the leaderboard in the CHF$50,000 Griffis Residential Grand Prix CSI 2*. With a first-round field of 44, the lucky number of the day seemed to […]

McLain Ward & Alanine de Vains Victorious in $75,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Classic CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 12, 2023 – As Week 5 of the 2023 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) came to a close on Sunday, McLain Ward (USA) continued his winning streak from the previous night into the final five-star event of the week. Ward topped a field of […]