Tag: WEF 2023

Tom Wachman & I’m Here “Make their Presence Known” in Helgstrand Speed Challenge CSI 2* at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA  – February 02, 2023 – The day on the derby field began with the CHF$6,000 Helgstrand Jewellery CSI 2* 1.45m class which put forth a single round speed test for the thirteen starters. Eight of the 13 entries contributed a clear round over the track but […]

Riders for the Winter Equestrian Festival CSI 4* at Wellington International

Wellington, Florida, USA  – February 01, 2023 – A stellar line-up of riders and horses is what equestrian fans from around the world will be able to see this week at the Wellington International. The winter home of the noble sport hosts the fourth week of FEI action during […]

All Rise for the Judge! Luciana Lossio & Lady Louise JMen Rule in the $50,000 Beerbaum Stables Grand Prix CSI 2*

Wellington, Florida, USA  – January 30, 2023 – Action during the NetJets sponsored Week 3 of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) concluded at Wellington International on Sunday with the CHF$50,000 Beerbaum Stables Grand Prix CSI 2*. Peter Grant (CAN) designed a substantial and tricky first round for 46 horses and […]

A Stylish Victory by Darragh Kenny & Chic Chic in the $75,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Classic CSI 4* at Wellington International

Wellington, Florida, USA  – January 30, 2023 – A great weekend of top sport and CSI 4* action concluded on Sunday at the Wellington International. In addition to CSI 2* competition, the Captive One Advisors CSI 4* 1.50m Classic highlighted the day on Sunday. Ireland’s Darragh Kenny (IRL) […]

Ben Maher & Dallas Vegas Batilly Claim the Jackpot in the $216,000 NetJets Grand Prix CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA  – January 28, 2023 – Reigning Olympic champion Ben Maher (GBR) claimed victory in the CHF$216,000 NetJets Grand Prix CSI 4* in front of a packed Wellington International during “Saturday Night Lights” on January 28. The Wellington Equestrian Festival (WEF) welcomed forty-five international combinations to vie for […]

Tomas Yofre & Cardora Conquer $37,000 Beerbaum Stables CSI 2* at Wellington International

Wellington, Florida, USA  – January 27, 2023 – Highlighting CSI2* competition during WEF 3, Tomas Yofre (ARG) won the CHF$37,000 Beerbaum Stables CSI 2* 1.45m, a qualifier for Sunday’s Beerbaum Stables CSI 2* Grand Prix. Fifty-six horses and riders were all vying for a clear first round over Peter […]

Bertram Allen & Emmylou Excel in $37,000 Wellington Equestrian Realty CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA  – January 27, 2023 – A little Irish luck christened the weekend at Wellington International on Friday during Week 3 of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Irish Olympian Bertram Allen won the CHF37,000 Wellington Equestrian Realty CSI 4* 1.45m riding Emmylou for owners Ballywalter Stables and […]

Lacey Gilbertson & Karlin van’t Vennehof Claim $50,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA  – January 26, 2023 – Lacey Gilbertson (USA) impressed in the CHF$50,000 *Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Round III CSI 4* on Thursday afternoon during third week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at Wellington International. Course designer Peter Grant (CAN) welcomed 55 pairs to the International […]

Audrey Schulze & Darquito Dash for the Cash in the $25,000 Hermes Grand Prix CSI U-25

Wellington, Florida, USA  – January 22, 2023 – The final day of international competition during WEF 2 saw a stacked field of 75 up-and-coming show jumping combinations. The CHF$25,000 Hermes Under 25 Grand Prix launched a full day of sport on the derby field. Audrey Schulze (USA) eventually emerged […]

Natalie Dean Shines in Hermès Welcome CSI U-25 at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 20, 2023 – The $10,000 Hermès Under 25 Welcome saw up-and-coming talent take to the derby field at Equestrian Village. Seventy horses and riders battled it out for top honors, but it was Natalie Dean (USA) and Dotcom D’Authuit, The American and the 2013 […]

Kent Farrington & Landon Conquer the $140,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA  – January 22, 2023 – The Winter Equestrian Festival’s (WEF) Week 2 finished with a fantastic display of sport on the grass derby field at Equestrian Village on Sunday afternoon. U.S. Olympic team silver medalist, Kent Farrington and Landon stormed to a win in the CHF […]

Luiz Francisco de Azevedo & Collin Back to Winning Ways in $37,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Classic CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA  – January 21, 2023 – The CHF$37,000 CaptiveOne Advisors 1.50m Classic CSI 3* highlighted the action on the derby field at Equestrian Village on Saturday afternoon. A star-studded lineup consisted of 29 pairs over a course set by Oscar Soberon (USA). Eight riders advanced to the […]

Kent Farrington & Greya Gallop Triumphantly in the $50,000 Palm Beach Equine Clinic Grand Prix

Wellington, Florida, USA  – January 21, 2023 – The third week of the 2023 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) saw national level jumper competition peak on Saturday night during the $50,000 Palm Beach Equine Clinic Grand Prix. WEF 2, presented by Florida Coast Equipment, went under the lights at […]

No Worries! Nicole Shahinian-Simpson & Akuna Mattata Thrive in $37,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 20, 2023 – Fifteen years together has created a winning partnership between U.S. rider Nicole Shahinian-Simpson (USA) and Akuna Mattata. The pair topped a field of 64 to win the CHF$37,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Round II CSI 3* on the grass derby field of […]

Ben Maher & Tic Tac Continue to Defy Time Winning $37,000 Wellington Equestrian Realty CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 19, 2023 – Tic Tac felt right at home on the grass derby field at Equestrian Village to kick off week two of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) on Thursday. Olympic Champion Ben Maher (GBR) piloted Tic Tac, a 2003 Belgian Sport Horse […]

Jad Dana & After Eight Charge to First Place in the $37,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Classic

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 15, 2023 – The first FEI week of the 2023 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) season ended with the CHF37,000 CaptiveOne Advisors 1.50m Classic in the international Ring on Sunday, January 15. Jad Dana (LBN) won the day aboard After Eight as the sun set […]

Darragh Kenny & Volnay du Boisdeville Victorious in the $140,000 Southern Arches Grand Prix CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 14, 2023 – A wave of unseasonably cold weather for Wellington, worked to Darragh Kenny’s (IRL) advantage during “Saturday Night Lights”, giving Volnay du Boisdeville a little extra spring in his step. Together, they topped the CHF $140,000 Southern Arches Grand Prix CSI 3* […]