WEF Week 5 Newsletter

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Last week was an unforgettable one at the Winter Equestrian Festival, filled with thrilling competition and incredible philanthropy! Nicola Philippaerts and Derby de Riverland claimed victory in the Adequan CSI4* WEF Challenge Cup, while Emily Williams and Damas de Tannerre topped the $25,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby presented by BluCreeq Spirits. Team “Fore-Real” took home the win in the $25,000 BrainJuice U25 Grand Prix Series Team event, and Richard Vogel dazzled aboard Cydello to secure the $215,000 MARS Equestrian CSI4* Grand Prix. Meanwhile, The Great Charity Challenge, sponsored by Fidelity Investments, made a tremendous impact, donating over $2 million to 56 Palm Beach County charities, including 12 Wellington schools.

This week, the excitement continues with the first CSI5* competition of the season, presented by Fidelity Investments, alongside the CSI2* competition sponsored by 1/ST. Don’t miss Saturday Night Lights, where some of the world’s best riders will battle for top honors in an electrifying showdown. While general admission is free, upgraded hospitality tickets are limited—secure yours now before they sell out!

🗓️ Important Events

Tuesday, February 4

  • FEI Jog

Wednesday, February 5

Thursday, February 6

  • $6,000 1/ST 1.45m CSI2*
  • $116,100 Adequan CSI5* WEF Challenge Cup, Round 5

Friday, February 7

  • $62,500 1.50m Bainbridge Companies CSI5* Classic
  • $32,000 1/ST CSI2* 1.45m Qualifier
  • $6,000 YETI Groom’s Class
  • $1,500 USHJA Pony Hunter Derby
  • $100,000 Kristen Baran Charity Team Hunter Exhibition benefitting the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club (purchase tickets here)

Saturday, February 8

  • $10,000 1/ST CSI2* 1.40m
  • $15,000 SJHOF 1.45m Amateur Jumper Classic (44 & under) sponsored by Lugano
  • $15,000 SJHOF 1.45m Amateur Jumper Classic (45 & over) sponsored by Griffis Residential
  • $10,000 SJHOF 1.45m Junior Jumper Classic sponsored by Karlswood
  • Saturday Night Lights: $385,000 Fidelity Investments CSI5* Grand Prix

Sunday, February 9

  • $62,500 Hermès CSI5* 1.50m Classic
  • Leadline & Parade of Champions
  • $62,500 1/ST CSI2* 1.45m Grand Prix
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✅ Save the date! Episode 5 of the WEF Weekly Show airs on February 5th at 5 PM. Join host Steven Wilde as he welcomes special guests Ben Maher, Darragh Kenny and Guilherme Jorge. 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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