Tag: Wellington International

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. […]

Juan Jose Bancalari Elmudesi Rises to the Top in $24,999 Palm Beach Equine Clinic Grand Prix

Wellington, Florida, United States – May 04, 2025 – Another exciting week of the Spring Series is officially in the books! Circuit award standings will be updated this evening in preparation to award our 2025 Spring Circuit Awards Champions next week. Week 5 concluded on a high note with […]

Luis Fernando Larrazabal Dominates, Wins the $120,000 Palm Beach County Sports Commission Grand Prix CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, United States – April 19, 2025 – Venezuelan Olympian Luis Fernando Larrazabal (VEN) ended a week that will go down in his personal record book with an exclamation mark by winning the $120,000 Palm Beach County Sports Commission Grand Prix CSI 3*, his fourth international victory in as many […]

Luis Fernando Larrazabal & Condara Cruise to the Top in the $62,500 JTWG Qualifier CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, United States – April 17, 2025 – A win in the $62,500 JTWG, Inc. Qualifier CSI 3* marked two international wins in as many days for Venezuelan Olympian Luis Francisco Larrazabal (VEN). After topping the opening three-star event on Wednesday riding Belle de Muze, owned together […]

McLain Ward & La Serra Improve to Win the $35,000 Horseware Ireland Grand Prix

Wellington, Florida, United States – April 13, 2025 – The first week of FEI-level competition during the Wellington International Spring Series came to an end last Sunday with the running of the $35,000 Horseware Ireland Grand Prix. After two previous podium finishes earlier in the week with the […]

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 […]

Kent Farrington & Myla Master the Competition in the $62,500 Arthramid Vet Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, United States – April 11, 2025 – World no. 2 Kent Farrington (USA) could not be caught in the $62,500 Arthramid Vet Qualifier CSI 3* on Friday. He and Myla, owned by Haity McNerney, topped a stacked field of 73 to pocket a victory on the […]

Luis Sabino Gonçalves Gallops to the Top in the Haig Landscape CSI 3* at Wellington International

Wellington, Florida, United States – April 10, 2025 – Spring is in full swing at Wellington International as the second week of the Spring Series, presented by Florida Coast Equipment, welcomed record numbers to the grass derby field. Jumping second from a starting field of 72, Portugal’s Luis […]

Ben Maher Honored with the Leading International Rider Award at the Winter Equestrian Festival

Wellington, Florida – April 03, 2025 – Ben Maher (GBR) had a stellar winter season competing during the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at Wellington International. Due to his consistency throughout the circuit, the Olympic team gold medallist was honored with the $25,000 Leading International Rider Bonus, presented […]

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 […]

Nayel Nassar & Dorado de Riverland Race to the Top in the $32,000 Dodd Technologies CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, United States – March 26, 2025 – Nayel Nassar (EGY) got off to the perfect start in the 12th and last week of the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at Wellington International. Teaming up with Dorado de Riverland, he claimed top honors in the $32,000 Dodd […]

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 […]

Tim Brennan Doubles Down in the $50,000 BrainJuice Grand Prix Series Final CSI U-25

Wellington, Florida, United States – March 16, 2025 – The BrainJuice Under 25 Series came to a thrilling close Sunday of Week 10 at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Featuring some of the top young show jumpers in the world, the qualifying pairs all gave everything they could […]

Carlos Guerreiro Counts on More than Luck to Win the Horseware Ireland Grand Prix CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, United States – March 15, 2025 – Mexican Olympian Carlos Hank Guerreiro (MEX) had luck on his side when he topped a 14-horse jump-off to win the $215,000 Horseware Ireland Grand Prix CSI 4* during the Winter Equestrian Festival’s (WEF) ‘Saturday Night Lights’ at Wellington International. […]

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 […]

Jacqueline Ruyle Rules Again in the $62,500 Baxter Miami Grand Prix CSI 2*

Wellington, Florida, United States – March 08, 2025 – Kicking off International Women’s Day, the $62,500 Baxter Miami Grand Prix CSI 2* produced an all-female podium on Saturday afternoon of Week 9 at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Texas native Jacqueline Ruyle (USA) took top call riding Cyramo […]

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 […]

List of All Major Events this Weekend with Links to More Information about Them

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 07, 2025 – Temperatures are on the rise across the United States and so is the level of competition this week at the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Five-star action is back on at Wellington International, highlighted by the running of the $500,000 […]

Tim Brennan & Diadema della Caccia Claim the $32,000 BrainJuice Semi-Final Grand Prix CSI U-25

Wellington, Florida, United States – February 28, 2025 – The BrainJuice Under 25 series returned to Wellington International during Week 8 of the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Under the lights of the International Arena, the $32,000 BrainJuice Semi-Final Grand Prix CSI U-25, the penultimate competition of the […]

Love Conquers it All! Grace Debney Dominates as Jesprit HS Fights for the Win in the $62,500 Buckeye Nutrition Grand Prix CSI 2*

Wellington, Florida, United States – February 23, 2025 – The seventh week of the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) concluded on super Sunday with two major FEI-level competitions. Grace Debney (GBR) snagged her biggest win of the season at Wellington International, piloting Jesprit H.S., owned by Temple Equestrian, […]

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 Cupâ„¢ Final partner Greya during the […]