In the first of five qualifying classes in the Buffalo Wild Wings Prix St. Georges Future Challenge for developing small tour horses aged seven to nine years old, a group of five nine-year-olds lined up to vie for one of the two qualifying spots on offer in the week 11 final.

(Photo:  Neve Myburgh & Firiet_2026. Photo ©Centre Line Media)

The first rider down the centerline, Germany’s Neve Myburgh, took top honors, riding her own Franklin x Ehrentanz I mare, Firiet, to 69.412% and the first qualifying ticket of the season. Second-placed Hope Cooper (USA) snagged the second ticket on Jane Karol’s Quartz 7 gelding, Quintus G, with 68.029%. Hope Beerling (AUS) sealed third on Sarah Colson’s Esquire WS (by Escolar) with 65.706%.

(Neve Myburgh_Firiet presented winners_Buffalo Wild Wings Prix St. Georges Future Challenge. Photo ©Centre Line Media)

Firiet, a State Premium mare and full sister to the licensed stallion Fusionist, has been competing at national Prix St. Georges level with Myburgh for almost a year.
“She’s a sweetheart and an absolute trier,” said the rider who is based in Loxahatchee, FL. “She’s got three great gaits and can really use her hind end. This morning, she knew something was up and was tearing around her paddock bucking and I thought, ‘Oh my goodness. I hope I have enough horse left for the test this afternoon in 86-degree heat.’
“I had a really good feeling today,” she continued. “She’s always been good with the atmosphere, but her rideability was much better today. I absolutely love the opportunity to ride in this amazing atmosphere in front of CDI judges. Where else does one get an opportunity like that? It’s fabulous to recognize the young horses and their development.”
In the first qualifier in the La Donaira Lusitanos Future Challenge series for five- and six-year-olds, Beerling rode her own Dynamic Diva (Dynamic Dream x Vitalis) to an 80.8% and booked their place in the week 11 final.

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Sunday’s action wraps up competition in AGDF 3. Dressage returns with a CDI4* and national rated show during AGDF 5 (February 4-8). The 2026 AGDF, which hosts seven weeks of CDI competition over three months, runs through March 29. For more information, results, and to live stream the classes in the International Arena free of charge, visit www.wellingtoninternational.com.