Last Updated on October 6, 2025 by adminahb
Wilton Porter & Lupina Colada. Photo © Cassidy Klein
Wilton Porter (USA) entered the class at Wellington International with three mounts and found his winning partner in Lupina Colada, owned by Sleepy P Ranch BV. Their efficient track in the jump-off delivered both speed and precision, crossing the timers in 39.233 seconds. With tight turns and a forward rhythm throughout, the pair secured the fastest double-clear of the day to claim victory.
Second place went to Brazil’s Lucia Rivas aboard Okidoki Van De Renthoeve, owned by Bonne Chance Farm LLC. The pair produced a steady and confident double-clear effort, stopping the clock in 41.79 seconds. Just behind, Sweden’s Elin Uppling and her own Quinn Va rounded out the podium, also fault-free, with a time of 42.42 seconds. The slim margin between the top three riders highlighted how Shelley’s course rewarded both accuracy and pace, keeping the competition tight until the very last round.
Maggie Jacobs and Handmade Deliver Winning Style in the Hunter Derby
The $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby, presented by Pilates Rocks, delivered a thrilling finish with only two points separating the top three competitors. Maggie Jacobs (USA) and Andrea Sandman’s Handmade impressed the judges with consistent scores of 85 and 88 to take the win on a total of 173.
Just behind, Marcus Au (USA) piloted Signature Farm’s H-Cassina to rounds of 90 and 82 for a 172 total, while Jennifer Bliss (USA) and Fair N’Square, owned by Kimberly Narlinger, claimed third with scores of 89 and 82 for a total of 171. The close spread highlighted the polish and style on display, hallmarks of the hunter derby format.
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