EQUUS Foundation to Honor Brianne Goutal-Marteau on February 22 in Wellington

The EQUUS Foundation Spirit Award honors equestrians who have significantly elevated the image and desirability of horses. Brianne Goutal-Marteau has been selected to receive the EQUUS Foundation Spirit Award in 2026. Brianne made her mark as a junior rider, culminating with her winning all four equitation finals in 2004 – a feat that still only …

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SFHJA Brings Competitive Energy to Wellington International

Tomas Yofre & Kingston ⓒ Wellington International // Cassidy Klein Wellington International played host to a vibrant week of sport as the South Florida Hunter Jumper Association (SFHJA) welcomed families, trainers, and local barns for a relaxed yet competitive atmosphere for the 75th Annual Charity Horse Show. The show highlighted the strength and the ongoing …

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Together, We’re Changing Lives across Palm Beach County

The 2025 Great Charity Challenge sponsored by Fidelity Investments® (GCC) and hosted at Wellington International continues to prove that community collaboration can create extraordinary change. Through this year’s event, an additional $2 million in grants was distributed to 90 Palm Beach County nonprofits, impacting more than 150,000 lives to date. To view the final report …

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Ballard Takes the Palm Beach Equine Clinic Grand Prix

Erynn Ballard & Chatadel PS  © Cassidy Klein A successful ESP November show marked the beginning of a new winter season at Wellington International. With riders and horses settling in under the Florida sunshine, the excitement continues to build as FEI competition makes its return next week with the 3* ESP Pre-Charity. Course designer Jasen …

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Pakia Vang Earns “Redemption” Ride with Endless Joy during Triangle Wee Equitation Cup Finals

Pakia Vang and Endless Joy ©Kirsten Hannah Photography October 31, 2025 – Pakia Vang (Chapel Hill, NC) earned her “redemption” ride with Endless Joy (Indoctro x Varina) during the Triangle Wee Equitation Cup Finals. Just four riders were able to showcase their Equitation across all three phases: Over Obstacles, Flat, and a Test. Second place …

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JJ Torano Wins 2025 ASPCA Maclay National Championship

As is tradition on the first Sunday in November, the National Horse Show hosted North America’s top junior riders in the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park for the 2025 ASPCA Maclay National Championship, presented by Chansonette Farm, concluding two weeks of competition. A total of 176 horse-and-rider combinations qualified for Sunday’s feature event, …

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Costume Jumper Class Returns to the NHS

Photo: Summer Justus and La Belle SCF asChappell Roan and Pink Pony Club. Back by popular demand, the Costume Jumper Class returned to the 142nd National Horse Show on Halloween night — and our riders did not disappoint! Horse-and-rider combinations competing in Friday’s $30,000 1.40m Open Speed Stake showcased their creativity with imaginative costumes, vying …

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John French Takes First and Second in the $75k National Horse Show Hunter Classic

Walkenbach Equestrian LLC’s Oldenburg mare, Crystal Blue, and John French. The pinnacle of the 142nd National Horse Show Hunter competition took center stage in Alltech Arena, where an elite group of 16 horse-and-rider combinations were invited back for the $75,000 National Horse Show Hunter Classic. In its fifth year, the Hunter Classic highlights performance, style, …

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United States Park Police Horse Mounted Unit Receives the 2025 WIHS Honor and Service Award

Officer Sheila O’Sullivan aboard Tedi, Ringmaster Phil Thomas, Vicki Lowell, WIHS President, Lynn Coakley, EQUUS Foundation President, Sgt. Kenneth Leonas, Officer Samara-Jade Mok aboard Funston. Photo by Shawn McMillen Photography The 2025 Washington International Horse Show Honor and Service Award, sponsored by the EQUUS Foundation, was presented to the United States Park Police (USPP) Horse …

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Nicholas Dello Joio Wins the $70k Coca-Cola Grand Prix CSI 2* for Second Year in a Row

Nicholas Dello Joio and Balounita ©Sarah Sturgis for Natalie Suto Photography October 25, 2025 – Mill Spring, NC – The final Saturday Night Lights of the 2025 Tryon Fall Series concluded with an exciting display of competition during the $70,000 Coca-Cola Grand Prix CSI 2*. Time seems to have repeated itself with Nicholas Dello Joio …

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