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Karl Cook and Candy Can’t Be Caught in JTWG Inc. CSIO4* Grand Prix

Karl Cook and Candy Can’t Be Caught in JTWG Inc. CSIO4* Grand Prix The U.S. national anthem rang out once again for Karl Cook’s victory in the $200,000 JTWG Inc. CSIO4* Grand Prix riding Signe Ostby’s Candy, just one day after a home win for USA Jumping in the FEI Nations Cup at Wellington International during Week 8 of the […]
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Katie Gardner Gets the Win in $100,000 DIHP Pro Equitation Challenge

Katie Gardner Gets the Win in $100,000 DIHP Pro Equitation Challenge The $100,000 DIHP 3’3” Pro Equitation Challenge, presented by Valencia Sport Saddlery, offers the rare opportunity for professional riders to step into the equitation ring and compete for substantial prize money. That alone makes winning the class at Desert International Horse Park significant; however, for this year’s winner, Katie Gardner, […]
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Skylar Wireman and Barclino B are Back in Winner’s Circle Again in $75,000 Adequan Grand Prix

Skylar Wireman and Barclino B are Back in Winner’s Circle Again in $75,000 Adequan Grand Prix  Skylar Wireman and Barclino B rode away with a commanding victory in February 28’s $75,000 Adequan Grand Prix, making them two-for-two on wins this week at Desert Circuit 8 in Thermal, Calif. After topping the $30,000 FarmVet 1.45m Open Classic on Thursday, Wireman and the 10-year-old Holsteiner gelding, […]
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Christian Simonson Asserts New Personal Best Over CDI3* Grand Prix Special During AGDF 8

Christian Simonson Asserts New Personal Best Over CDI3* Grand Prix Special During AGDF 8 By Alice Collins for Wellington International Wellington, Fla. – February 28, 2026—The U.S. anthem rang out for Christian Simonson after his winning ride in Saturday’s Mission Control CDI3* Grand Prix Special. He steered the 16-year-old Fleau De Baian to 71.255% in the duo’s second-ever CDI Special, […]
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Twice is Nice for U.S. Jumping Team in CSIO4* Nations Cup, Presented by Florida Coast Equipment

Twice is Nice for U.S. Jumping Team in CSIO4* Nations Cup, Presented by Florida Coast Equipment The U.S. Jumping Team—made up of Karl Cook, Callie Schott, Marilyn Little and McLain Ward—earned its second consecutive victory in the $150,000 CSIO4* Nations Cup, presented by Florida Coast Equipment. Eight countries brought forth teams to compete in the Saturday Night Lights highlight event […]
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Nicola Philippaerts & Gadget Mouche Score a Sweet Victory in the $200,000 MARS Equestrian Grand Prix CSI4*

Nicola Philippaerts & Gadget Mouche Score a Sweet Victory in the $200,000 MARS Equestrian Grand Prix CSI4* International sport took center stage Saturday evening at World Equestrian Center – Ocala as spectators filled the stands for a night of top competition. While hunter riders contested the $75,000 MARS Equestrian USHJA International Hunter Derby in the WEC Stadium, the highlight jumping […]
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Maya Ines Denis Chambon Shines with Callypso de la Hamente Z in BrainJuice U25 Semi-Final Grand Prix

Maya Ines Denis Chambon Shines with Callypso de la Hamente Z in BrainJuice U25 Semi-Final Grand Prix Future stars gathered under the lights of Wellington International on Friday evening of Week 8 at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) for the $32,000 BrainJuice U25 Semi-Final Grand Prix. After a season of point-chasing in anticipation of the 2026 series finale taking place during […]
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Tinne Vilhelmson Silfvén and Jennifer Williams Shine Under the Lights at AGDF

Tinne Vilhelmson Silfvén and Jennifer Williams Shine Under the Lights at AGDF By Alice Collins for Wellington International Wellington, Fla. – February 27, 2026—Two top-level classes highlighted the ‘Friday Night Stars’ gala evening during Week 8 at the 2026 Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) in Wellington, FL. Tinne Vilhelmson Silfvén (SWE) led the Donato Farms CDI4* Grand Prix Freestyle, while Jennifer Williams […]