The world #1 won the $31,100 CSI3* Welcome Stake as he continues developing the next generation of showjumping stars.
Kent Farrington
The US rider has regained the number-one spot in the Longines Jumping Rankings after claiming the World Cup Final title in Fort Worth.
The rich class closed out MLSJ Season 5; Kent Farrington finishes 3rd, but takes the overall individual season title.
The $340,000 Grand Prix attracted a field of 42, including a couple of Canadians, but none could catch the US rider and the speedy Descartes SR.
The US rider dominated the competition over three rounds with two extraordinary mares to claim the title in Fort Worth.
The US rider dominated the competition once again in the second round, this time aboard the good mare Greya.
The American piloted Toulayna to a speedy opening round; another good mare, Greya, will take over for the remainder of the competition.
The rich grand prix had not been won by an American in seven years, but Farrington and his great grey mare stormed to victory in a five-horse jump-off.
Canada's Tiffany Foster and Electrique place 5th in the 30-horse field of the $117,000 CSI5*-W in Thermal, CA.
The world #1 rider opened 2026 with a win in the $75,000 Adequan National Grand Prix; Canada's Sean Jobin places third with Grande Dame DK.
