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Geoffrey Hesslink and Sandori Named Equine Tack & Nutritionals 3’6” Green Hunter Champion

Geoffrey Hesslink and Sandori Named Equine Tack & Nutritionals 3’6” Green Hunter Champion Geoffrey Hesslink of Wellington, FL, is off and running at the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), picking up championship honors Thursday to kick off Week 2. Aboard Sandori, owned by Meridian Farm, Hesslink earned the tricolor in the Equine Tack & Nutritionals 3’6” Green Hunter division. “He’s […]
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Elite Equestrian magazine

Written by Copilot AI Elite Equestrian magazine, a publication that has become synonymous with the equestrian lifestyle, has a rich history that mirrors the evolution of equestrian sports in America. Founded in 2008 during a tumultuous economic period, the magazine was envisioned as a platform to support and uplift the equestrian community. The founders, Bill and Noelle, sought to create […]
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Cortesi Climbs to a Million

Cortesi Climbs to a Million Manuel Cortesi, a National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Professional from Forlimpopoli, Italy, has officially earned a spot in the prestigious NRHA Million Dollar Rider club. This remarkable milestone underscores his dedication to the sport of reining and his extraordinary success in the arena. Cortesi’s journey with NRHA began in 2003 when he joined as a […]
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We’re Just Getting Started!

We’re Just Getting Started! Thank you to all of our exhibitors who made this year’s first week of Desert Circuit such a good one. If you missed Week 1 or haven’t yet made it to the desert, have no fear, we’re just getting started with so much yet to come! Read on for highlights of what’s happening during Week 2 […]
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Jamie Sailor Off to Strong Start at Desert Circuit 2

Jamie Sailor Off to Strong Start at Desert Circuit 2 The first award cooler of Desert Circuit 2, presented by Go Rentals, went home with Jamie Sailor on Wednesday, January 15, at the Desert International Horse Park. Sailor piloted Atlantic DVZ to victory in the $10,000 IDA Development 1.35m Welcome Speed, marking a strong start to her time in Thermal, CA. “It’s a […]
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Wellington International Announces Further Increases in Grand Prix Prize Money for 2025 WEF Season

Wellington International Announces Further Increases in Grand Prix Prize Money for 2025 WEF Season Wellington International announced today that the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) will now feature two $500,000 CSI5* grand prix offerings ahead of the season finale $750,000 Rolex Grand Prix. Highlighted by 12 weeks of consecutive FEI competition, WEF continues through March 30 in Wellington, FL. In […]
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Dave Dellin and Stephanie Lynn to Lead Discussion at 2025 NRHA Leadership Gathering

Dave Dellin and Stephanie Lynn to Lead Discussion at 2025 NRHA Leadership Gathering Dave Dellin, Chief Executive Officer of the American Paint Horse Association, and Stephanie Lynn, Chief Executive Officer of the National Snaffle Bit Association, will join forces next month at the 2025 NRHA Leadership Gathering. The two association leaders will form a panel discussion on “Getting the Most […]
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Paul Halpern Utilizes Esra’s Strengths To Master $35,000 Grand Prix

Paul Halpern Utilizes Esra’s Strengths To Master $35,000 Grand Prix The penultimate day of Post Time Premier II on Saturday, January 11, at HITS Post Time Farm in Ocala, Florida, proved to be one of the most exciting yet, as a field of fierce competitors geared up for the featured $35,000 Grand Prix. As a new addition to the HITS […]
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Michael Baum and Sincerely Take Championship Honors in Ringside Health Adult Amateur Hunters

Michael Baum and Sincerely Take Championship Honors in Ringside Health Adult Amateur Hunters New partnerships were the theme of Sunday during week one at Wellington International’s Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), with debut victories extending to the E.R. Mische Grand Hunter Ring. Michael Baum of New York, NY, took championship honors aboard Sincerely in the Ringside Health Adult Amateur Hunter 36-49 […]