Equine Blog

Marilyn Little is Living a Dream at Winter Equestrian Festival U.S. show jumper Marilyn Little landed her eighth international podium at the 2026 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) on Friday afternoon, riding 8-year-old Narado to win the $62,500 Bainbridge Companies CSI5* Speed. Hosting 12 weeks of international competition, WEF runs through March 29 in Wellington, FL. “In January, a 1.50m seemed […]

James Chawke Cruises to $32,000 BRAINWATER CSI3* 1.45m Welcome Win James Chawke and Daido van’t Ruytershof Z were the very first pair in the ring for the $32,000 BRAINWATER CSI3* 1.45m Welcome, and they ultimately led the class from beginning to end to take home the win on Thursday, March 5, at Desert Circuit 9, presented by Marshall+Sterling. After Chawke’s pathfinding clear round […]

Ben Maher and Enjeu de Grisien Do Just Enough in Adequan® WEF Challenge Round 9 British Olympic champion Ben Maher and Enjeu de Grisien earned their first international victory of the 2026 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) season in Friday’s $116,100 Adequan® CSI5* WEF Challenge Round 9. Hosting 12 weeks of FEI competition, WEF runs at Wellington International through March 29 in Wellington, FL. […]

Ali Ramsay and “Bonita” are Beautiful in $32,000 Frontier Farms CSI3* Welcome Speed As Ali Ramsay came down to the final fence of the $32,000 Frontier Farms CSI3* Welcome Speed, the Canadian rider decided to leave nothing to chance. With an extra stride left out, she and Bonita VH Keizershof Z flew over the finish in 61.85 seconds to take the win […]

Geñay Vaughn and Gino Have a Victorious Weekend at the HITS Del Mar Dressage Opener CDI-W The HITS Del Mar Horsepark once again served as the big stage for world-class dressage competition as the 2026 HITS Del Mar Dressage Opener CDI-W and USEF Level 5 National Qualifier brought together accomplished athletes, rising stars, and distinguished judges. The weekend of February […]

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 […]

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, […]

Tracy Fenney and MTM Apple Double Down With a Win in the $60,000 Ocala Marion County Grand Prix A cool breeze misted over the Grand Prix Ring at HITS Post Time Farm on the morning of Saturday, February 28, as top show jumping competitors took to the warm-up to prepare for the day’s premier event. As the highlight of the […]