Week 2 of the Wellington International Spring Series features tracks designed by Canadian Meghan Rawlins; the $120,000 Grand Prix is Sunday.
Ben Maher
“We’ve been knocking at the door” said the Brit of his 2026 season so far with Enjeu de Grisien, a horse who has really begun to show his versatility.
A second-round tie led to an exciting jump-off with neighbour Ireland, with last years’ victors Germany taking third in Barcelona.
Ben Maher ends his Florida season with a pair of wins on the grass derby field during the Wellington International Spring Series.
The Olympic Champion had 15 top-ten finishes this season, but a Challenge Cup victory had eluded him; Canada's Erynn Ballard 8th with Dior.
The British rider won the $200,000 class riding Point Break and also earned the Leading International Rider award.
Great Britain’s Ben Maher was in winning form at Wellington International, taking WEF Challenge Cup 8 with Ginger-Blue.
The British rider won the first ‘Saturday Night Lights’ grand prix of 2024 riding Enjeu de Grisien; Tiffany Foster and Northern Light place 6th.
Canada-based Irish rider Daniel Coyle places third with Ariel Grange's Legacy at a show hailed as "the horse world's biggest Christmas party."
The German was astride a relatively new ride, Coolio 42, on an afternoon which saw a surprising elimination for Kevin Staut.
