Wellington International has announced that its president, Michael Stone, will take over following an investigation into an incident involving Kessler.
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The Canadian rider edged France's Nina Mallevaey for the honour by amassing the most points during the 2026 Winter Equestrian Festival.
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.
The US rider clinched the victory in the $200,000 WeatherTech CSI4* Grand Prix in a nine-horse jumpoff during WEF Week 11.
After five qualifiers throughout AGDF, the Canadian took the champion’s sash riding Jill Irving’s nine-year-old gelding.
Swiss rider Beat Mändli and Qoachella won the rich CSI4* Saturday night feature during WEF Week 10 in a squeaker of a jump-off.
The Irish rider piloted the speedy Coriaan van Klapscheut Z; the Canadian is set to ride in the CSI4* $215,000 Grand Prix on Saturday.
The Colombian rider guided Ubiluc to victory in a 12-horse jumpoff to close out Week 9 of the Winter Equestrian Festival.
The Irish rider made his first grand prix win at WEF a really big one, crediting his “incredible athlete” with the victory.
“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.
