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Shane Sweetnam Soars to MARS Equestrian Grand Prix Win with Coriaan van Klapscheut Z Irish Olympian Shane Sweetnam 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 CSI4* Grand Prix, highlighting Saturday afternoon during Week 4 at Wellington International’s Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Hosting 12 consecutive weeks […]

Kent Farrington and Orafina Are on Top Again at Desert International Horse Park For the second week in a row, Kent Farrington showed spectators at Desert International Horse Park why he is the top-ranked showjumper in the world. This time, the World No. 1 rider and his longtime partner, Orafina, flew to a commanding victory in the $117,000 Morning Star […]

Mark Bluman and Landon Off and Winning at WEF Colombia’s Mark Bluman and Landon de Nyze were picture-perfect to win the $116,100 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Round 4 on the grass derby field on Thursday during Week 4 at the 2026 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Hosting 12 weeks of international competition, WEF runs through March 29 in Wellington, FL. In […]

James Chawke Claims First CSI5* Win in $32,000 Aleron CSI5*-W 1.45m Welcome Speed Ireland’s James Chawke captured the first CSI5* win of his career on Wednesday, January 28, as he piloted Daido van’t Ruytershof Z to victory in the $32,000 Aleron CSI5*-W 1.45m Welcome Speed. The class marked the start of CSI5*-W competition at Desert Circuit 4, which culminates on […]

Erynn Ballard and Luciana Lossio Lead Rounds of Honor to Close Out WEF Week 3 Canadian Olympian Erynn Ballard 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 CSI4* 1.50m Classic aboard Chatadel PS, owned by Jose Pablo Salgado and Ilan Ferder. The […]

Michael Dennehy and Hulla-Balou Dominate in $40,000 Platinum Performance USHJA International Hunter Derby at Desert Circuit 3 Michael Dennehy and Hulla-Balou kicked off their 10th show season together with a win in the $40,000 Platinum Performance USHJA International Hunt & Go Derby held on Friday, January 23, on the Grass Field at Desert International Horse Park. “I am so blessed to have […]

Mathijs Van Asten and Hotspot are on Fire in $340,000 BRAINJUICE Active CSI5* Grand Prix When the World No. 1 rider is coming behind you in the jump-off, you have little choice but to take some chances if you want to win. So, that is exactly what Mathijs Van Asten did on Saturday night, January 24, and it paid off […]

Tracy Fenney and MTM Myrbalia O Capture $60,000 Voltaire Grand Prix at the Ocala January Festival Week two of the 2026 HITS Ocala Winter Circuit continued in winning form on Saturday, January 24, as the Ocala January Festival welcomed top combinations back to the Grand Prix Ring at HITS Post Time Farm for one of the week’s marquee events. With […]