WEF Week 2 Newsletter

WEF Photography Collective: Lillie Keenan aboard Chagrin D’Amour. Photo © Nicole Schultz Photography

Week 1 of the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) sponsored by Southern Arches was nothing short of extraordinary!

From thrilling victories by top Olympians like Roberto Teran Tafur and Nayel Nassar to the rising stars of pony and junior divisions, the energy and competition at Wellington International were truly world-class. As we wrapped up with Darragh Kenny clinching the $32,000 Hermès CSI3* 1.50m Classic on Sunday, the stage is set for even more excitement in WEF 2, proudly sponsored by WeatherTech.

This week, international show jumping moves to the scenic derby field at Equestrian Village. We’re also kicking off the highly anticipated BrainJuice U25 competition series and welcoming our youngest riders for the first leadline class of the season in the International Arena on Sunday afternoon.

🗓️ Important Events

Wednesday, January 15

  • The FEI Jog starts at noon at Equestrian Village

Thursday, January 16

Friday, January 17

  • $32,000 Adequan CSI3* WEF Challenge Cup at Equestrian Village
  • U25 FEI jog starts at 3 PM at Equestrian Village

Saturday, January 18

  • SJHOF 1.45m Junior Jumper Classic sponsored by Karlswood at Wellington International
  • $32,000 Hermès CSI3* 1.50m Classic at Equestrian Village
  • $5,000 BrainJuice U25 Welcome at Equestrian Village
  • Saturday Night Lights: $50,000 Palm Beach Equine Clinic Grand Prix at Wellington International starts at 7 PM

Sunday, January 19

  • Don Little Masters Classic sponsored by Rushy Marsh Farm at Wellington International
  • Parade of Champions & Leadline at Wellington International
  • SJHOF 1.45m Amateur Classic sponsored by Lugano at Wellington International
  • $31,020 BrainJuice U25 Grand Prix at Equestrian Village
  • $140,000 WeatherTech CSI3* Grand Prix
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HorseGrooms Guide to Wellington

The HorseGroom’s Guide to Wellington is more than just a source — it’s a tool designed to empower and support grooms navigating Wellington’s equestrian scene. This resource is free for everyone until January 31 and always free for Insiders. Don’t wait — download it now and share it with your grooming crew!

 

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Watch Episode 1 of the WEF Weekly Show

Watch the first episode of the WEF Weekly Show with host Steven Wilde and guests Zayna Rizvi, Spencer Smith and Doug Payne.

✅ Save the date! Episode 2 of the WEF Weekly Show airs on January 15th at 5 PM. Join host Steven as he welcomes special guests Charlotte Jacobs, Roberto Teran Tafur, and Nayel Nassar. Tune in every Wednesday at 5 PM during the Winter Equestrian Festival on our website, YouTube, or Facebook to catch all the action!

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📰 Catch Up on Last Week’s Competition

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