The series consists of grand prix classes at six major shows – Roma, La Baule, Dinard, Dublin, Brussels and WEF.
Winter Equestrian Festival
The Brazilian rider won the $385,000 Bainbridge Companies Grand Prix aboard Lady Louise Jmen; top Canadian was Kyle Timm, 5th.
The Irish rider and his speedy gelding could not be caught in the $116,000 class, a qualifier for Saturday night's rich grand prix.
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.
Cydello is a new addition to the German rider's string; the pair edged Nicola Philippaerts with Derby de Riverland.
An enormous field of 72 entries tackled the WEF Challenge Cup Round 1, with the Irishman coming out on top.
The Lebanese rider started his season off with a victory aboard Quantum Cruise; top Canadian was Amy Millar with Don't Worry Farmer in 5th.
The popular Winter Equestrian Festival event saw the men's team win for just the 4th time in the class's 14-year history.
The facts behind the proposed expansion for Wellington, and a poll - are you for or against the development plans?
