Organizers provide an update, answer some questions and quash some rumours as the new season begins in Wellington, Florida.
Show Jumping
The Winter Equestrian Festival's Premiere week got underway with a win for the Dominican Republic rider; Canada's Eric Krawitt places 4th.
Mexican rider Jaime Azcarraga purchased the sales-topper, while a number of young prospects will head to Canada.
The Canadian scored victories in the $50,000 Equiline Grand Prix and $25,000 Palm Beach Equine Clinic Grand Prix at PBIEC.
Due to uncertainties surrounding the pandemic, the in-person gala to benefit the US jumping, dressage and para teams won't take place.
Highlights from the ESP Holiday III Show as it wrapped up at PBIEC; Lambre places 1st and 3rd with Easy Girl and Comtess 202.
The Christmas edition saw 42 horses go under the hammer with a 5-year-old mare and a 7-year-old gelding purchased by Canadians.
The holiday spectacular came to an end on Monday, Dec. 20th with the €125,000 London Grand Prix and the Shetland Pony Grand National.
Allegations that Moroccan ‘spiked’ the tobacco smoked in a hotel shisha bar are unproven; Egypt loses its Tokyo team jumping result.
The unique opportunity in Wellington with Ian Millar, Kent Farrington, Beezie Madden and other top riders helps Kevin Babington's recovery.