The Leatherdale Legacy

Mother-daughter duo, Diane Creech and Vanessa Creech-Terauds, both longtime Leatherdale riders, made history at The Royal Winter Fair. In 2013, Diane won The $20,000 Royal Invitational Dressage Cup, scoring an outstanding 75.417% with Leatherdale Farms’ own Devon L. Now, over a decade later, Diane’s daughter, Vanessa, piloted another Leatherdale Farms mount and half-brother to Devon […]
Through the Eyes of the Artist – Getting to Know WEF 2025 Artist in Residence, Weatherly Stroh

From the easel to the ring, horses have found a way to be in every part of Weatherly Stroh’s life. As the Official Program Cover Artist / Artist in Residence for the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival and an avid amateur-owner hunter competitor, Weatherly Stroh successfully juggles the fast-paced equestrian lifestyle as a business owner, equestrian, and artist.
Pleasure Driving Takes Center Stage

May 26, 2024 – Devon, PA – A cherished and time-honored tradition, pleasure driving has been an integral part of the Devon. Every Sunday before Memorial Day spectators line the streets surrounding the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair for one of the great Devon traditions, the annual Carriage Pleasure Drive. Traversing across 4.5 miles of […]
ReplayPolo Ponies and OTTBs Pay it Forward

Owners and trainers of polo ponies and race horses are well aware of a major challenge: What happens to my horse when it reaches the end of its professional polo or racing career? Until now, the answer has not always been a positive one. There has been a longstanding need to create a more formal, […]
Darragh Kenny Rises to the Top (and Stays There)–One Jump at a Time

A seemingly permanent member of show jumping’s upper echelon, Darragh Kenny has long been one of the top riders in the equestrian sport. You never have to look far down the FEI World Rankings to find his name. I was recently at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), where we all watched Darragh named the Overall […]
Get More for Your Money with an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage

When considering residential financing options, the first products that come to mind, for many, are 20 or 30-year-fixed mortgages. And it’s with good reason—they’re stalwarts. However, in the current climate, another lesser-known workhorse might deserve some extra consideration: the Adjustable-Rate Mortgage. Adjustable-rate mortgages (or ARMs) have made a comeback in popularity as interest rates continue […]
West Coast, Best Coast- John French and Milagro Shine in $100,000 WCHR Peter Wetherill Palm Beach Hunter Spectacular

Wellington, Fla. – Feb. 18, 2023 – Hunters took center stage in the International Arena at Wellington International during WCHR Week at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Competition came to a pinnacle Saturday night with the annual $100,000 WCHR Peter Wetherill Palm Beach Hunter Spectacular, featuring the nation’s top hunter horse and rider combinations. Athletes […]
Victory is Sweet for Team “Dylan’s Candy Bar” in the 14th Annual Great Charity Challenge, Presented by Fidelity Investments

Wellington, Fla. – Feb. 4, 2023 – The International Arena at Wellington International welcomed 35 teams donning their very best “Candy World” themed costumes to compete in the crowd favorite Great Charity Challenge (GCC), presented by Fidelity Investments® Saturday evening. Founded in 2009, the GCC came forward to increase funding to local non-profits, following the […]
Santiago Lambre and Casey Gallop to Victory in the CSI4* $50,000 (CHF) Adequan WEF Challenge Round 4

Wellington, FL. – February 2, 2023 – The Wellington Equestrian Festival (WEF) kicked off another Derby Week with the CSI4* $50,000 (CHF) Adequan WEF Challenge Round 4 Thursday morning. A talented line-up of 51 horse and rider combinations competed on the grass in pursuit of the champion honors. Ultimately it was Santiago Lambre and Casey […]
The National Horse Show gathered for an elegant evening hosted by Wendy Janesky, founder of the WSJ Foundation

Wellington, Fla. — Jan. 29, 2023 — The National Horse Show (NHS) gathered to share their appreciation for the historic competition this weekend during an elegant evening hosted by Wendy Janesky, founder of the WSJ Foundation. The WSJ Foundation is not only the sponsor of the WSJ Lounge at the NHS but is also the title sponsor of […]