WEF Newsletter

It’s Week 7 of the

Winter Equestrian Festival!

Sponsored by Lugano Diamonds

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A special “Thank You” to our 5* competition sponsor, Lugano Diamonds and our 2* competition sponsor, Ethel M Chocolates. This week is sure to be sweet. Continue reading to see what’s in store.

Mark Your Calendar

Tuesday, February 20

• The CSI5* jog starts at noon
• Don’t miss the presentation of the WEF Sport Horse Auction horses in the International Arena at 3 PM

Wednesday, February 21

• $32,000 Dodd Technologies CSI5* 1.45m

Thursday, February 22

• $116,000 Adequan® CSI5* WEF Challenge Cup Round 7
• $5,000 Keyflow Feeds USA Green Hunter 3′ Classic

Friday, February 23

• $10,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby presented by NetJets will take place on the derby field at Equestrian Village
• $62,500 Bainbridge Companies CSI5* 1.50m
• $32,000 Ethel M Chocolates CSI2* 1.45m

Saturday, February 24

• Starting at 6 PM the International Club lobby will host a Sip & Shop event. Don’t miss exclusive shopping as well as passed cocktails and hors d’oeurves!
• 7 PM – Saturday Night Lights: $385,000 Lugano Diamonds CSI5* Grand Prix. Gates open at 6 PM. Looking for upgraded dining and seating? Visit here.

Sunday, February 25

• $62,500 Hermès CSI5* 1.50m
• Leadline
• $62,500 Ethel M Chocolates CSI2* Grand Prix

WEF 7 Schedules

Gregory Bodo makes his horse show debut in the USA at WEF. Photo: Sarah Eakin for Paper Horse

Paris Olympics’ Course Designer Brings French Flair to Winter Equestrian Festival

“I’ve pursued course designing for 30 years,” said Gregory, who started taking an interest in his equestrian vocation at the age of 15. “Therefore, the Olympics is a bit like the holy grail. I think it’s a good stepping stone for starting to travel a bit more in countries that I don’t usually go to – for example, the USA. For me, this is the first time.”

Catch Up on Last Week’s Competition

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