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Nicola Philippaerts and Derby De Riverland impressive at WEF Challenge Cup 4! "Derby is very competitive!"

International athletes at the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) have made a habit of repeating past wins, and Belgium’s Nicola Philippaerts fit that mold on Thursday. On the grass derby...

Conor Swail and Theo 160 take winning start in Thermal!

Ireland’s Conor Swail and Theo 160 led the $32,000 CSI5*-W 1.45m Speed from beginning to end to kick off Desert Circuit 4 at the Desert International Horse Park on January 29.

Kaitlin Campbell can't be stopped in CSI4* 1.45m at Thermal!

After six years together, Kaitlin Campbell only brings out Palina de L’escaut for classes she knows the mare is likely to excel at, and this week, that included the $32,000...

Simon McCarthy and Gotcha impress in Wellington! Conor O’Regan wins CSI2* Qualifier...

Conor O’Regan’s goal (IRL) for the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) season was to slowly build Manchester (breeder: Bjorn Beuckelaers) up to a competitive level, but the Delshore Horses-owned gelding...

Gregory Wathelet on one and two in 1.50m Welcome Speed Thermal! "I just thought, I'm will have to go fast!"

Gregory Wathelet is on a Desert Circuit winning streak, and on Thursday, January 23, he amassed his third win of the past six days. This time, Wathelet rode Argentina de...

Henrik Von Eckermann and Glamour Girl Earn Second WEF Win in 1.50m Challenge Cup Round 3! "When she's feeling good, you can't beat her!"

World no. 1 Henrik Von Eckermann (SWE) and Glamour Girl are leaning on their experience together and proving to be unstoppable in Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup action, topping the $62,500...

Richard Vogel and Cydello Claim Repeat Win in $140,000 WeatherTech CSI3* Grand Prix

Exactly one year ago, Cydello claimed his first grand prix victory with Richard Vogel (GER) on the derby field at Wellington International, and the duo repeated history, taking the win...

Tony Stormanns Realizes a Dream in Wellington WEF Grand Prix

From the time he was 11, Tony Stormanns (GER) would sit ringside at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) and dream about competing in the International Arena. During ‘Saturday Night Lights’...

McLain Ward and Princess Dalou H crowned winners in $32,000 Hermès CSI3* 1.50m Classic

In Saturday’s $32,000 Hermès CSI3* 1.50m Classic on the grass derby field it was six-time U.S. Olympian McLain Ward (USA) who captured a win on a newer ride for him...

Kent Farrington is unstoppable with Toulayna in the $200,000 UF Health Grand Prix CSI4*

A star-studded lineup of world-class riders had spectators packing the stands for the $200,000 UF HealthGrand Prix CSI4* during Week III of the 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series. The air was electric...