Peter Lutz and Katriona Claim Southern Arches Grand Prix
A long and determined road led Peter Lutz and Katriona to win the $140,000 Southern Arches CSI3* Grand Prix and close out Week 2 on the grass derby field at the 2026 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Hosting 12 consecutive weeks of international competition, WEF runs through March 29 in Wellington, FL.
Katriona, an 11-year-old Dutch-bred mare (Kannan x BMC Oklund), was acquired and brought to the U.S as a seven-year-old by Lövsta Stuteri. Sourced from Bosch Sporthorses in Holland, Katriona convinced Lutz she was special after he watched the first video of the young horse. Careful development by Lutz and his team produced the mare’s first international victory this weekend at WEF.
“She did very well in the [Hermès] 1.50m series last year, and we started doing the bigger classes this summer,” said Lutz, who has been campaigning the mare for four years. “We’ve been consistent but waiting for the double clear. Her owners, Antonia [Ax:son Johnson] and Sophie [Mörner], as well as our entire team, have always believed in her and have been so patient. There was never any pressure—we took our time, and this is the result.”
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Peter Lutz and Katriona Claim Southern Arches Grand Prix – Wellington International
