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Saturday’s packed schedule at the April Dressage CDI4* presented by Hampton Green Farms delivered a thrilling lineup of top performances at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC). Three major classes lit up the day, headlined by Jan Ebeling (USA) and Jubi’s Tenacity, who danced their way to the win in the Grand Prix Special CDI4* presented by MARS Equestrian.

Benjamin Ebeling (USA) and Bellena delivered a freestyle debut for the ages to win the Grand Prix Freestyle CDI4* presented by MARS Equestrian at the April Dressage CDI4* hosted by World Equestrian Center – Ocala and presented by Hampton Green Farm.

The headline event of the day, the Grand Prix CDI4* presented by MARS Equestrian, turned into a family affair with a dazzling one-two finish for the Ebelings. Rising star Benjamin Ebeling (USA) and Bellena, owned by Vantage Equestrian Group, claimed the win with a polished and expressive test, earning a 68.717% from the esteemed international judging panel.

Olympic champion Ben Maher capped off his 2025 Wellington season with a commanding win in the $120,000 Bainbridge Companies CSI3* Grand Prix aboard Ginger-Blue. The 14-year-old Dutch Warmblood mare (Plot Blue x Royal Bravour), owned by Jane Forbes Clark, stopped the clock in 37.33 seconds to secure the win from an 11-horse jump-off.

World No. 2 Kent Farrington (USA) delivered a commanding performance in the $62,500 Arthramid Vet CSI3* Qualifier, winning aboard Myla during week two of the Wellington International Spring Series, presented by Florida Coast Equipment. The 10-year-old Holsteiner mare (Crunch 3 x Quadros), owned by Haity McNerney, topped a field of 73 on the grass derby field with a jump-off time of 44.76 seconds.

In a competitive CSI5* Grand Prix event, Kevin Staut from France achieved victory at the UAE, The President's Cup. Riding the 12-year-old Belgian Warmblood stallion, New Libero One d'Asschaut, Staut completed a flawless Jump-Off in a time of 34.79 seconds. Last week, he had also performed impressively in the Longines FEI World Cup finals in Basel.

The 2025 Upperville Colt & Horse Show, presented by MARS EQUESTRIAN™, welcomes back B&D Builders as sponsor of the B&D Builders Grand Prix Ring. Known for their craftsmanship in custom equestrian facilities, B&D will also host a vendor booth near the UCHS 1853 Club entrance.

The April Dressage CDI4*, presented by Hampton Green Farm, began on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida. Competitors took to the WEC Grand Arena, showcasing their skills in front of an expert judging panel.Benjamin Ebeling from the USA secured first place riding Bellena, a horse co-owned by Vantage Equestrian Group, earning a score of 68.717%.