2005 Winter Equestrian Festival

A spectacular seven-week hunter/jumper and 3-week dressage horse show circuit produced by Stadium Jumping, Inc.

Dressage Press Releases

• Mar 20 - Scores and Temperatures in the Seventies- A Perfect Ending for the Zada WEF Dressage Classic CDI
• Mar 19 - Melissa Taylor Yee's Dacardo Gets Another Win with Lars Peterson
• Mar 19 - Catherine Morelli and BeSe Win Grand Prix Open
• Mar 19 - Michelle Gibson and Lex Barker Top Competitive Field in the CDI Prix St Georges
• Mar 18 - The Up and Coming Talents of the Future
• Mar 18 - A Judges' Joy - The Prix St George Challenge
• Mar 18 - Cathy Morelli and Karin Reid Offield One and Two in the Grand Prix Open
• Mar 18 - Barisone and Dansby-Phelps Top the Scoreboard in the Grand Prix Special
• Mar 17 - Holzer and Brons Riding Multiple Horses Increase Their Leader Board Titles
• Mar 17 - Dover and Morse Continue Grand Prix Domination
• Feb 19 - Saturday Was the Day for Repeat Performances at the Florida Dressage Classic
• Feb 18 - FEI Classes Chock Full on Day Two of the Florida Dressage Classic
• Feb 17 - Top Riders Prevail on Day One of the Florida Dressage Classic
• Feb 06 - Wellington Dressage- Four Days of Dressage’s Finest
• Feb 05 - Day Three of Wellington Dressage - A Team Effort
• Feb 04 - Lucky Tiger and Success Top the Grand Prix in Day Two of Wellington Dressage
• Feb 03 - Canadian Ashley Holzer Off to Great Start at Wellington Dressage
• Feb 02 - Winter Equestrian Festival Dressage Set to Begin This Week
• Jan 01 - Winter Equestrian Festival 2005 Dressage Competitions-Three Eclectic, International, and Intense Competitions

Showjumping Press Releases

Costello Squeaks by Take Away for Victory in 2005 AHJF Hunter Classic Spectacular - Bittersweet Victory for Louise Serio - Feature Article and Photos by Diana DeRosa

• $200,000 Budweiser American Invitational at Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium to Showcase Record Number of Olympians
  • Tampa Fast Facts
  • Budweiser American Invitational Fast Facts
  • Official Order Of Go
• Beezie Madden and Authentic Capture $200,000 Budweiser American Invitational at Tampa

Week Nine - Tournament of Champions

• Day One - McLain Ward and Laura Kraut Win on Opening Day of Final Week at Winter Equestrian Festival at Tampa
• Day Two - Scott Hofstetter and Alena Capture Second Year Green Championship at Winter Equestrian Festival in Tampa
  • Alison Firestone and Intrepide Du Valon Fly to Victory in $30,000 Ariat WEF Challenge Cup Series Final at Winter Equestrian Festival in Tampa
• Day Three - Nairobi and Morgan Thomas Triumph in Regular Conformation Hunters at Winter Equestrian Festival in Tampa
  • Ellen Whitaker and AK Kanselier Edge Laura Chapot and Sprite in Acorn Hill Farm Season Finale at Winter Equestrian Festival in Tampa Also see the Order of Go for the $200,000 Budweiser American Invitational
• Day Four - AK Kanselier and Great Britain’s Ellen Whitaker Win for Second Day in a Row at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Tampa
  • Consistency is Key for Attache and Toon in Amateur-Owner Hunters at Winter Equestrian Festival in Tampa
• Day Five - Avery Dimmig and Due North Know the Way to Championship in Amateur-Owner Hunters at Winter Equestrian Festival in Tampa
  • Beezie Madden and Authentic Capture $200,000 Budweiser American Invitational at Tampa

Week Eight - Budweiser American Invitational

• Day One - Canadian Mac Cone Rides Cybella to Opening Day Win at 2005 Winter Equestrian Festival in Tampa
  • 1.40m Jumpers Goes to Alison Firestone and Intrepide du Valon at 2005 Winter Equestrian Festival in Tampa
• Day Two - Two in a Row for Bloomberg and Nadia Over Madden and Judgement in WEF Challenge Cup at Winter Equestrian Festival
• Day Three - Sprite and Laura Chapot Knock Off 54 Challengers to Win Another Acorn Hill Speed Challenge at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Tampa
  • Hunters at the Tampa Bay Classic through Friday 3/25/05
• Day Four - Laura Kraut and Miss Independent Capture $20,000 1.50m Classic at Winter Equestrian Festival in Tampa
  • Georgina Bloomberg Edges Sloan Coles for Gamblers Choice Win - Charlie Jacobs Wins Show Jumping Hall of Fame Amateur Classic
• Day Five - Great Britain’s Michael and Ellen Whitaker Finish One-Two in $75,000 Grand Prix of Tampa at 2005 Winter Equestrian Festival

Week Seven - CSIO United States - CN Finale CSIO-4*

• Day One - Wet Weather Wipes Out Wednesday’s Winter Equestrian Festival Schedule
• Day Two - Jivago and Lauren Bass Brave the Weather and Win in Second Year Green at Winter Equestrian Festival
  • Georgina Bloomberg and Nadia Outdistance Beezie Madden and Judgement for Ariat Challenge Cup Win at the 2005 Winter Equestrian Festival
  • Michael Morrissey and Dame Race Past Antigua and Laura Kraut for $10,000 Acorn Hill Speed Challenge Win
• Day Three - Galant and McLain Ward by a Nose Over Ellen Whitaker and AK Kanselier for Win in $7,500 1.45m Table A at Winter Equestrian Festival
  • Indian Summer and Holly Caristo are Undefeated in Adult Amateurs at Winter Equestrian Festival
• Day Four - Germany’s Markus Beerbaum and Le Mans 8 Race to 1.50m Classic CSIO Win at Winter Equestrian Festival
  • Jaime Guerra of Mexico and Madeleine Win by Fractions Over McLain Ward and Galant in 1.40m CSIO Speed
  • Sloane Coles Takes Charge for the Win in WEF Equitation Championship at Winter Equestrian Festival
• Day Five - Another Hurricane Races Through Wellington as Argentina’s Ramiro Quintana Wins US Open Jumper Championship at Winter Equestrian Festival
  • Make My Day and Ande Farish Celebrate Win in Medium Pony Hunters at Winter Equestrian Festival

Week Six - Cosequin Wellington Open

• Day One - Alison Firestone and Intrepide Du Valon Dash to 1.45m Victory. Sprite and Chapot Record 30th Winter Equestrian Festival Win
  • Laura Chapot and Sprite Record 30th Winter Equestrian Festival Win in 1.40m Section A
• Day Two - Cara Raether and Pedro Out Race Bloomberg and Fernandez for Victory in Amateur Owner Jumpers
  • France’s Philipe Rozier Tops a Field of 71 to Win 1.45m on Thursday Afternoon
  • Loxahatchee’s Own Penny Lombardo and Game Plan Win Green Conformation Hunter Championship at Winter Equestrian Festival
  • Last Proves To Be The Best As Madison And Kent Farrington Win Ariat WEF Challenge Cup At Winter Equestrian Festival
• Day Three - Shachine Belle Triumphs with Heart & Soul in First Year Green Hunters at Winter Equestrian Festival
  • Penelope Slices the Corners for Jeffery Welles to Win the Acorn Hill Farm Speed Challenge at 2005 Winter Equestrian Festival
  • Cayce Harrison and Quick Star II Z Take $2500 Adequan Amateur-Owner Jumper Class
• Day Four - Danielle Torano Speeds to Victory in Amateur-Owner Gambler’s Choice, While Addison Phillips Goes 1-2 in Junior Jumper Gambler’s Choice at Winter Equestrian Festival
  • Ellen Toon Shines in Amateur-Owner Hunters With New Star Attache
  • Eric Lamaze and Hickstead Were Unbeatable for their Win in the $20,000 1.50m Classic at the Winter Equestrian Festival
• Day Five - Laura Kraut and Miss Independent Handily Secure the Victory in the $75,000 Cosequin Florida Open at the Winter Equestrian Festival
  • New Partnership for Jennifer Waxman and Tuscany Brings Championship Honors in Medium Pony Hunters at Winter Equestrian Festival

Week Five - Zada Enterprises, LLC Wellington Masters

• Day One - Eric Lamaze and Pulque Win $7500 1.45m Feature on Opening Day of Week Five at the Winter Equestrian Festival
  • George Returns with a Win for McLain Ward in 1.40m Section A
• Day Two - Jennifer Bauersachs and Tammy Provost Win in Hunters Today at Winter Equestrian Festival
  • Eric Lamaze Leads the Way Right from the Start in Round Five of the WEF Challenge Cup at the Winter Equestrian Festival
• Day Three - Today Was La Dolce Vita for Fellini & Stewart and Saline & Weaver in First Year Green Hunters at Winter Equestrian Festival
  • Laura Chapot and Sprite Do It Again in Acorn Hill Farm Speed Challenge at 2005 Winter Equestrian Festival
  • Saly Glassman and Ginger Watt Take $1500 Adequan Amateur- Owner Jumper Class
• Day Four - Prove It and Krista Weisman Show Their Worth in Amateur-Owner Hunters at Winter Equestrian Festival
  • Paige Johnson Goes Two-for-Two and Wins $20,000 1.50m Classic on Kadena R and Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic on Reddy Teddy
  • Addison Phillips Wins High Juniors on Saturday at WEF
• Day Five - Christy Russo of Miami Wins in Junior Hunters at Winter Equestrian Festival
  • Laura Chapot and Little Big Man Spring to Victory in the Zada Masters Cup at the 2005 Winter Equestrian Festival

Week Four - Lincoln Florida Classic/WCHR Hunter Spectacular

• Day One - Scott Stewart Starts Hunter Week at Winter Equestrian Festival With Usual Winning Form
• Day Two - Unexpected Win for Rio Renoir and Holly Orlando in Green Conformation Hunters, While Stewart Dominates Remainder of Hunter Divisions at Winter Equestrian Festival
• Day Three - In Return and Caroline Moran Return to Winner’s Circle in Amateur-Owner Hunters at Winter Equestrian Festival
  • Cara Raether and News Make Headlines in $25,000 Challenge Cup at Winter Equestrian Festival
• Day Four - Top Young Grand Prix Rider Paige Johnson Wins in Amateur-Owner Hunters with Regall while Addison Phillips Sweeps the Juniors at Winter Equestrian Festival
• Day Five - Victoria Watters and Eye Remember Rio Win Peggy Cone Adult Hunter Classic - Alexandra Skiffington Is Tops In Florida Children’s Hunter Classic at Winter Equestrian Festival
  • Anne Kursinski and Roxana 112 Edge Kevin Babington and Carling King for Win in $60,000 Idle Dice Classic at the 2005 Winter Equestrian Festival
  • Perfection for Aimee Aron Over Four Rounds in $10,000 Young Riders Competition CSI-Y

Week Three - Kilkenny/ICH Internationale

• Day One - McLain Ward and Galant Return to the Winners Circle in 1.45m Win at the 2005 Winter Equestrian Festival
  • Ramiro Quintana and Labelle Edge Laura Chapot with Three Coins by 3/100ths for Win in Section A of 1.40m Jumper
• Day Two - Laura Kraut Finishes 1-2 in Round 3 of WEF Challenge Cup at Winter Equestrian Festival
  • Sunday Morning is a Rising Star with Samantha Conroy in Pre-Green at Winter Equestrian Festival
• Day Three - Darragh Kerins and Far West Dash to Acorn Hill Speed Win at 2005 Winter Equestrian Festival
  • Georgina Bloomberg and Lumina 2 Take $2500 Adequan Amateur Owner Jumper Power and Speed
  • Veteran Riders Louise Serio and Danny Robertshaw are Champions on Rookie Horses in First Year Green Hunters at Winter Equestrian Festival
• Day Four - Caroline Moran Sweeps Amateur-Owner 36 & Over Hunter Division with In Return and Pave
  • Yann Candele Prevails Over Fargis and Madden in $20,000 1.50m Classic at 2005 Winter Equestrian Festival
  • Alexa Weeks and Riane Triumph in Amateur Owner Jumper Classic
• Day Five - Laura Kraut Rides Anthem to Victory Posting Her Second Win of the Week at the 2005 Winter Equestrian Festival
  • Healthy Competition Helps Due North Triumph in Amateur-Owner and Large Junior Hunters

• Day One - Olympic Silver Medalist Chris Kappler Rides Primeur 58 to 1.45m Win at Winter Equestrian Festival
  • Candice King Takes Section A of 1.40m Jumpers With Verelst Camillo V - Laura Chapot Wins B Section with Sprite
• Day Two - Jeffery Welles and Octavius Take Round Two of the WEF Challenge Cup Series at the 2005 Winter Equestrian Festival
• Day Three - Beezie Madden Continues Winning Streak at Winter Equestrian Festival in Acorn Hill 1.40m Speed Challenge
  • Flubber Cocoy and Lisa Silverman the Only Clear Round in Adequan High Amateur-Owner Power and Speed
  • Jamaica and Aimee Aron “Power” to the Win in Junior Jumpers
• Day Four - Veteran Laura Kraut Edges Paige Johnson for Win in 1.50 Meter Classic in Second Week of Winter Equestrian Festival
  • True Love and Sarah Segal Tackle a Big Course and Win $10,000 High Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic at Winter Equestrian Festival
• Day Five - Olympian Chris Kappler and Primeur 58 Race to First Grand Prix Win of the Year in $50,000 Bayer Wellington Cup at Winter Equestrian Festival
  • Ya Mon! Jamaica and Aron Cruise to Win $10,000 High Junior Jumper Classic at Winter Equestrian Festival

Week One - Nutrena/Western Hay Wellington Classic, CSI 2*

• Day One - Molly Ashe and King Louie Win 1.45m on Opening Day of the Winter Equestrian Festival - Jeffery Welles Storms to Victory in Both Sections of the 1.40m
• Day Two - Popeye K and Tommy Serio Lead the Field of Top Hunters on Second Day of Winter Equestrian Festival Competition
  • Goldika 559 and McLain Ward Win Opening Round of the $25,000 WEF Challenge Cup Series for Second Year In a Row
  • Molly Ashe and King Louie Take Two in a Row in the $7500 1.45m
  • Paige Johnson and Landria W. Gallop to Victory in the High A/O Jumpers
• Day Three - Corvet Z and Tim Goguen, Without Question and Rob Bielefeld First Year Green Champions During First Week of Winter Equestrian Festival
  • Laura Kraut and Antigua RG Race to Victory in $5000 Acorn Hill Speed Challenge
  • One-Two-Three Finish for Addison Phillips in Junior Jumpers Power and Speed
  • Charlie Jacobs and Innocence Cruise to Easy A/O Jumper Win
• Day Four - Francesca Caroli Jazzes Up the Amateur/Owner 18-35 Hunters at Winter Equestrian Festival, Haylie Jayne Dominates Early Equitation Classes
  • Poleander and Cody Baird Race to Win $20,000 1.50m Classic
  • Addison Phillips Wins High Juniors for the Second Day in a Row
• Day Five - Bezzie Madden Edges Lauren Hough in a Battle of Olympic Ladies in the Grand Prix of Palm Beach
  • Like Mother, Like Daughter at Winter Equestrian Festival as Kessler Family Takes Home Championships in Amateur Owner 36 & Over & Small Pony Hunters

General Press Releases

• Mar 29 - Budweiser American Invitational is Equestrian World’s Super Bowl of Show Jumping
• Mar 28 - Winter Equestrian Festival Departure From Tampa Could Cost Fair Board and the City of Tampa Millions in Lost Revenue
• Mar 22 - Free Admission for All Winter Equestrian Festival Events at the Bob Thomas Equestrian Center
• Mar 06 - From Hoops to Hooves – Bob Johnson Leads the Way to the Charlotte Jumper Classic
• Mar 05 - The Start of Something Big – The First European Tour for United States Amateurs Starts in Cannes, France in June
• Mar 04 - Book Signing with Laura King at Beyond the Barn Store in Wellington
• Mar 03 - Competitive Spirit Set Aside as Four U.S. Olympians Socialize with the French Equestrian Elite
• Feb 28 - Spotlight Shines on Wellington Thursday Night as International Team Riders Debut in $25,000 WEF Challenge Cup, Round Six - Samsung Nations Cup Begining on March 9th
• Feb 26 - 19th Annual Vinceremos Fund Raiser The Most Successful Ever

• Feb 25 - Bainbridge Hosts Luncheon at Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida
• Feb 24 - Winter Equestrian Festival in Tampa to Determine Which Riders Qualify for Budweiser American Invitational and Budweiser World Cup in Las Vegas
• Feb 18 - Ainsley, Courtney and Sydney Vince Perform Show Jumping Sister Act at Winter Equestrian Festival
• Feb 12 - Team Canada Set To Defend Title In Samsung Nations’ Cup Presented By CN At Winter Equestrian Festival
• Feb 12 - Samsung Nations’ Cup, presented by CN - Fast Facts
• Feb 10 - Winter Equestrian Festival Hosts Successful Judges Clinic in Wellington
• Feb 03 - ShowNet Makes Successful Winter Equestrian Festival Debut
• Feb 02 - Successful Webcasts of Winter Equestrian Festival Lead To Expanded Plans for 2005
• Feb 02 - Sponsorship Increases for Challenge of the Americas
• Feb 02 - 2005 AHJF Hunter Classic Spectacular Fast Facts
• Jan 27 - Equestrians Gather to Kick Off the 2005 Winter Equestrian Festival
• Jan 25 - “Backstage” at The Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida
• Jan 25 - Clinician Mark Schwarm Improves Communication Between Horses and Riders in South Florida
• Jan 25 - 2005 AHJF Hunter Classic Spectacular Fast Facts
• Jan 24 - Buck Brannaman Demonstration During Winter Equestrian Festival to Include Spanish Translator
• Jan 20 - The International Community, the Palm Beach Arts, and Palm Beach Equestrians Join in Support of The EQUUS Foundation
• Jan 19 - 2005 Winter Equestrian Festival Leads Off with Press Conference - Read what some of the stars had to say!!
• Jan 17 - Coveted R.W. Mutch Trophy Awarded To Winter Equestrian Festival Equitation Championship Winner
• Jan 13 - Artist Susan Van Wagoner Paints Winter Equestrian Festival in a New Light
• Jan 13 - Six Young Riders to Compete Against the “Veterans” at the “FETE CHEVAL” February 12 during the 2005 Winter Equestrian Festival
• Jan 11 - Top International Show Jumping Teams Expected in Wellington for CSIO United States – CN Finale
• Jan 10 - Buck Brannaman’s Amazing Skills to be Displayed at Winter Equestrian Festival Demonstration
• Jan 07 - $200,000 Budweiser American Invitational Plus Final Budweiser World Cup Qualifying Events Highlight Winter Equestrian Festival’s Returns to Tampa
• Jan 05 - Jumpers Take Center Stage at the 2005 Winter Equestrian Festival
• Jan 01 - “Battle of the Barns” at the “FETE CHEVAL” February 12 during the 2005 Winter Equestrian Festival
• Jan 01 - The 2005 Winter Equestrian Festival is a Showcase of Top Hunter and Equitation Talent
• Jan 01 - Winter Equestrian Festival Fast Facts - Who, What, When and Where

2004 WEF Press Releases