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WEF Premiere this week kicks off the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Wellington and Ocala's World Equestrian Center that over the winter make Florida the most concentrated and competitive horse sports anywhere on the globe.

Princess Haya, who as president of the FEI implemented changes to keep horse sports in the Olympics, was awarded the Order of Merit, the highest distinction of the International Equestrian Federation at the London International Horse Show.

Geñay Vaughn on Gino, 2025 World Cup Final partnership, posted a personal best score to win the Thermal, California Grand Prix Freestyle and earn her first points toward a possible start at the 2026 championship in Fort Worth, Texas.Geñay of Elk Grove, California and the 14-year-old gelding scored 76.

Geñay Vaughn on her 2025 World Cup Final mount Gino wins Thermal qualifying Grand Prix in first of two events in California to earn a start at the championship in Fort Worth, Texas next April.Geñay of Elk Grove, California was awarded 69.935% for the win on the 14-year-old gelding with only five rider and horse combinations in the class.

Meagan Davis posted another personal best score on Toronto Lightfoot to win Ocala CDI3* Grand Prix Special and log a double victory at the World Equestrian Center.Meagan of Loxahatchee, Florida and the 12-year-old Totilas gelding were awarded 69.958% two days after capturing the Grand Prix on a personal best score of 70.239% and her first Big Tour CDI win.

Christian Simonson's “amazing ride” on Indian Rock to win Ocala World Cup big step toward championship Final in Fort Worth, Texas in four months.Christian, based in Wellington, Florida said the performance indoors before one of the biggest crowds experienced in the near year-long partnership “all kind of clicked” in the head of the 12-year-old stallion.

Snoop Dogg, entertainment legend, entrepreneur and lifelong sports fan, has joined Team USA as its first Honorary Coach—a volunteer role celebrating and supporting America’s athletes off the field of play. In this new role, Coach Snoop joins the Team Behind the Team, the staff, coaches, medical experts, administrators and partners who help athletes pursue their dreams and inspire the nation.

Christian Simonson on Indian Rock wins World Cup Grand Prix at Ocala's World Equestrian Center to maintain an unbroken string of five international victories as partnership nears its first anniversary.Christian, based in Wellington, and the 12-year-old stallion were awarded 73.