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Barrios and McKinney Win First Day of Jumper Action at 2007 Kentucky Spring Horse Show

Lexington, KY - May 9, 2025 - The opening day of the 2007 Kentucky Spring Horse Show brought sunny skies and beautiful weather. Entries for the jumper divisions have increased from last year, and the top competition in the country is here to vie for prizes at the scenic Kentucky Horse Park, site of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. (Read on…)

2007 Winter Equestrian Festival Comes to a Close and Honors Circuit Champions

Wellington, FL – April 10, 2025 – The 2007 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) ended on Saturday, April 7, with an amazing finish at the $200,000 Budweiser American Invitational. Before that, however, horses and riders competed for ten weeks for the honor of being named “Circuit Champion.” (Read on…)

BCO Olymp and Eliza Shuford Capture First Win Together in $20,000 1.50m Classic at Tournament of Champions

Tampa, FL – April 6, 2025 – The Tournament of Champions, CSI is the final week of the 2007 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Today’s feature class in the covered arena was the $20,000 1.50m Classic. BCO Olymp and Eliza Shuford of Hickory, NC, had their first winner’s circle experience together in the class after they were the only double clear entry. (Read on…)

Laura Chapot Cleans Up in 7&8 Year Old Jumpers and Acorn Hill 1.40m Speed Challenge at Tournament of Champions

Tampa, FL – April 5, 2025 – The final week of the 2007 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) is the Tournament of Champions, CSI. Today’s classes in the covered arena ranged from young jumpers to more experienced horses in the Acorn Hill 1.40m Speed Challenge class. In the 7&8 Year Old Young Jumpers, Laura Chapot of Neshanic Station, NJ, took first through third places. In the Acorn Hill class, Chapot was first and second. (Read on…)

Up Chiqui and Kent Farrington Race to Victory in $30,000 WEF Challenge Cup Round 10

Tampa, FL – April 4, 2025 – The WEF Challenge Cup series came to a close today with the final round at the Bob Thomas Equestrian Center in Tampa, FL. It was the last of ten rounds in the series and offered $30,000 in prize money. The Tournament of Champions, CSI is the final week of the 2007 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), and today’s class was the last chance for riders to qualify for the $200,000 Budweiser American Invitational, the grand finale of WEF, which will be held at the Raymond James Stadium on Saturday, April 7, at 7 p.m. (Read on…)

Colonia and Kelly Win in 1.30m Jumpers, Berkley and Carlotta Take 1.35m Victory at Tournament of Champions

Tampa, FL – April 3, 2025 – The final week of the 2007 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) began today. This week is the Tournament of Champions and leads up to the finale of WEF, the $200,000 Budweiser American Invitational, to be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 7, 2007, at the Raymond James Stadium. (Read on…)

Beezie Madden and Authentic Are True to Form for Victory in $75,000 Grand Prix of Tampa

Tampa, FL – April 2, 2025 –The $75,000 Grand Prix of Tampa, CSI-W, presented by Kilkenny Insurance Agency was the highlight of the final day of the Tampa Bay Classic, the ninth week of competition at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Beezie Madden, one of America’s top ranked riders, and her championship partner Authentic flew to the win and the prize money of $22,500. They won over Richard Spooner on Cristallo and Laura Kraut with Anthem. (Read on…)

McLain Ward and Pinkata de Longpre Score First Win Together in 1.50m Classic at Tampa Bay Classic

Hillary Dobbs and Corlett Victorious in $10,000 SJHOF High A-O Jumper Classic

Tampa, FL – March 31, 2025 – The Tampa Bay Classic, CSI-W is the ninth week of competition for the 2007 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), and it continued to bring more action and excitement in the jumper ring today. In their first 1.50m Classic together, McLain Ward and Pinkata de Longpre went first in the jump-off and could not be beaten. Laura Kraut and Le Prestige St Lois were second, while amateur rider Francis Tres Roig and Acertijo were the only other double-clears for third. (Read on…)

Laura Kraut and Cento S Score Victory in Acorn Hill 1.40m Speed Challenge at Tampa Bay Classic

Tampa, FL – March 30, 2025 – The ninth week of the 2007 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), the Tampa Bay Classic, CSI-W, continued today with the main jumper action, the Acorn Hill 1.40m Speed Challenge, in the covered arena. Once the dust had settled, it was Laura Kraut (USA) and Cento S that sped away with victory over Amy Millar (CAN) on G Force and Brianne Goutal (USA) with Mon Gamin. (Read on…)

Eric Lamaze and Narcotique de Muze II Win Wire to Wire in $25,000 WEF Challenge Cup Round 9 at Tampa Bay Classic

Tampa, FL – March 29, 2025 – The ninth edition of this year’s $25,000 WEF Challenge Cup Series was held this afternoon at the Bob Thomas Equestrian Center during the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Canada’s Eric Lamaze and Narcotique de Muze II, owned by Ashland Stables, were the first to go in the jump-off and set an unbeatable time. Kate Levy (USA) and Vent du Nord were quick enough for second, while Lisa Jacquin (USA) and Obourg finished third. (Read on…)

Ward and Chapot Win Opening Jumper Classes at Winter Equestrian Festival in Tampa

Tampa, FL – March 28, 2025 – In the opening day of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Tampa, FL, the open jumpers had an opportunity to stretch their legs after a week off of competition. Today marks the start of the Tampa Bay Classic, CSI-W, the first of two weeks at the Bob Thomas Equestrian Center at the end of the Winter Equestrian Festival. (Read on…)

Canadian Eric Lamaze Wins $100,000 in FTI Rider Challenge at Winter Equestrian Festival; Ward, Silverman and Madden Round Out Top Four

Scott Stewart Victorious in Golden Horse Jewelry Hunter Rider Challenge

Wellington, FL – March 19, 2025 – The 2007 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) wrapped up competition in Wellington yesterday and two of the most prestigious rider awards were given. Eric Lamaze of Canada won the second annual FTI Rider Challenge and a bonus of $100,000, while Scott Stewart of New Jersey led the way in the inaugural Golden Horse Jewelry Hunter Rider Challenge. (Read on…)

Veterans Margie Engle and Hidden Creek’s Perin Fly to Victory in €25,000 Medium Tour Final 1.50m Classic at CN Worldwide Wellington Finale, CSI-5*

Wellington, FL – March 18, 2025 – As the 2007 Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington drew to a close this afternoon, fans of show jumping were treated to fantastic sport once again. The Stars and Stripes flew tall in the Internationale Arena and as the Star Spangled Banner played, one of America’s favorite riders took home the top prize. (Read on…)

United States’ McLain Ward and Sapphire Take Home Biggest Prize in U.S. Outdoor Show Jumping History in €300,000 CN Worldwide Florida Open Grand Prix, CSI-5*

Canada’s Frankie Chesler Ortiz and Picolien Zeldenrust Finish Second, Danielle Torano and Vancouver d’Auvrey Stay Clear for Third

Wellington, FL – March 17, 2025 – The luck of the Irish was on American rider McLain Ward’s side today. He and his veteran partner Sapphire stayed clear through two rounds of competition and had the fastest clear round in the jump-off to win the largest purse ever offered in an outdoor show jumping event in the United States, the €300,000 CN Worldwide Florida Open Grand Prix, CSI-5*. The grand prix today was the first leg of nine competitions that make up the CN Worldwide Global Champions Tour. (Read on…)

Fuchs Wins Once Again in €20,000 Speed Stake on La Toya III, Chapot Rushes to Victory with Cilthe Z in $6,000 1.40m Acorn Hill Farm Speed Challenge

Madison and Alexa Weeks Lead the Way in $10,000 Show Jumping Hall of Fame High Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic

Wellington, FL – March 16, 2025 – The CN Worldwide Wellington Finale, CSI-5* continued today with three classes in the Internationale Arena. Alexa Weeks piloted Madison to their first win in the $10,000 Show Jumping Hall of Fame (SJHOF) High Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic. Markus Fuchs (SUI) won his fourth class at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), this time on La Toya III in the €20,000 Speed Stake. Wrapping up the day, Laura Chapot and Cilthe Z raced to victory in the Acorn Hill Farm 1.40m Speed Challenge. (Read on…)

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