Zada WEF Dressage CDI-3* to be at PBIEC Main Grounds
February 18, 2026
WELLINGTON, Fla., Feb. 18-The Zada Enterprises Winter Equestrian Festival Dressage Classic CDI-3* will be staged at the main show grounds of the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center March 20-23. Read more
USHJA International Hunter Challenge Derby to be Staged by WEF
February 18, 2026
WELLINGTON, Fla., Feb. 18-The CN Winter Equestrian Festival presented by Zimmerman Advertising will stage a $25,000 U.S. Hunter Jumper Association International Hunter Challenge Derby on Friday night, March 21. Read more
Money Man! Canadian Olympian John Pearce leads the way in the $200,000 Invitational Grand Prix of the Desert Standings at HITS Thermal
February 18, 2026
THERMAL, CA (February 18, 2026)—Thanks in large part to his victory in the $50,000 Purina Mills Grand Prix, Canadian Olympian John Pearce and his mount Archie Bunker are sitting on top of the leader board for the riders eligible to compete in the $200,000 Invitational Grand Prix of the Desert on Sunday, March 16 at HITS Thermal to close out the 2008 circuit. Read more
The Latest Standings for the $200,000 Budweiser American Invitational - Money Won List as of 2/17/08
February 18, 2026
Tampa, FL - February 18, 2026 - The city of Tampa, Florida, will once again play host to the Tampa Equestrian Festival, starting on March 19, 2008, at the Bob Thomas Equestrian Center at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa. Read more
George H. Morris Excellence in Equitation Award Created Inaugural Event of USA, Canada Riders at WEF March 14, 2025
February 18, 2026
WELLINGTON, Fla., Feb. 14-A George H. Morris Excellence in Equitation Award open to U.S., Canadian and international riders aged 18 and younger is being offered for the first time at the 2008 CN Winter Equestrian Festival to honor the rider who literally wrote the book on the discipline. Read more
Tracy Fenney delivers a one-two punch during the $50,000 EMO Grand Prix at HITS Ocala
February 18, 2026
OCALA, FL (February 18, 2026)—The finale of the HITS Ocala Winter Classic was twice as nice for Texas’ Tracy Fenney as she captured both the blue and red ribbons in Sunday’s $50,000 EMO Grand Prix, presented by Waldorf Astoria Collection to conclude an action-packed week of show jumping at HITS Post Time Farm. Read more
Romelia Calderon and her mount Pernot win the $25,000 HITS Grand Prix at HITS Arizona
February 18, 2026
TUCSON, AZ (February 18, 2026)-Romelia Calderon and her 2007 FEI World Cup mount Pernot captured the blue ribbon in Sunday’s $25,000 HITS Grand Prix to conclude the Kachina Classic at HITS Arizona. Read more
Bill Lowry and Bjorn Ikast Continue Winning Ways in Gulf Coast Opener
February 18, 2026
Gulfport, MS February 18, 2026—Chapter Five-The Competition Moves; When last we left Bill Lowry, he had just accepted the $10,000 Grand Prix rider bonus at the Jacksonville Winter Series after narrowly beating good friend Wilhelm Genn, who had just won the finale Grand Prix. Our next scene opens with Lowry and partner Polygraaf taking the first victory in a Valentine Welcome Stake set at the opening week of the 2008 Gulf Coast Winter Classics. Read more
FLASHPOINT MEDIA SERVICES: THE WEEK IN REVIEW
February 18, 2026
February 18, 2026— In Ocala at the HITS winter circuit, Daniel Geitner of the Aiken, S.C.-based DFG Stables, collected 5th place in Sunday’s $50,000 EMO Grand Prix with the Janet Peterson-owned Artur 28 and was also 9th aboard the Mrs.Charles Bostwick-owned Sympa, a lovely young mare that has been steadily improving over the year.
On Feb 14, Geitner got a happy valentine when he came in 7th and 8th in $25,000 Ariat Grand Prix, with Sympa and the Kyle Register-owned Trading Places, respectively.
The Tampa Equestrian Festival and the 36th Annual $200,000 Budweiser American Invitational Fast Facts
February 18, 2026
EVENT: Tampa Equestrian Festival presented by Stadium Jumping, Inc. and 36th Annual $200,000 Budweiser American Invitational, which features more than 1,000 horses and the world’s best riders and Olympians Read more



