The 2024 ESP Fall Finale horse show started on Friday at the main grounds of Wellington International, bringing an atmosphere of competition to the International Ring. The main event, the $10,000 Bainbridge Companies 1.40m Open Stake, ended with Jad Dana (LBN) taking first place aboard Fleur-De-Lis’ Cherie, owned by the Cherie Group, with a time of 32.804 seconds. Taking the second-place title with a clear time of 34.747 seconds was Richard Neal (USA) aboard his own, Catemaco LS, while Diego Javier Vivero Viteri (ECU) claimed third with a clear 34.961 time with Daddy’s Destiny, owned by Nicole Velazco Magana.
In the afternoon, the Grand Hunter ring featured the $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby, sponsored by Pilates Rocks. Jennifer Bliss (USA) won the event on Wailea, owned by Ohana Equine LLC, with scores of 84 and 85 for a combined score of 169. Michelle Moen (USA) took second place with Alteza NA, owned by Pony Lane Farm, with scores of 67 and 78 for a combined score of 145. Ella Endzweig (USA) finished third with Contara, owned by Rushing Dreams Farm LLC, with a combined score of 169.
Saturday’s schedule included the FreeJump 1.35m Stake in the International Ring. Claiming the first and second-place titles out of a field of four that advanced to the jump-off was Juan Manuel Gallego (COL). Gallego claimed first aboard Primavera Van De Kaerde, owned by Anniela Gonzalez Del Valle, with a time of 38.866 seconds, while claiming second with Gitania De L’Aubere, owned by Anniela Gonzalez Del Valle, with a time of 39.494 seconds. Juan Jose Bancalari Elmudesi (DOM) claimed third with his own, ERV Chaman, with a four-fault time of 39.157 seconds.
The weekend concluded with the $25,000 #1 Education Place Grand Prix on Sunday. Ilan Bluman (COL) sealed the deal to take first with a speedy and clear jump-off time of 40.274 seconds. As second to go in the jumpoff with his own Acajou, the duo were able to keep the lead with nine to follow.
Alannah Wagstaff (USA) and her partner, Great Thing, owned by Mill Pond Farm, Inc., claimed second in the Grand Prix with a time of 44.093 seconds, while Celso Luis Camargo Ariani (BRA) took third with Jip Van T & L Z, co-owned by San Marino Stables and The Maya Group Properties LLC., with a time of 40.274 seconds.
The 2024 Fall Series continues next week with ESP Fall November, running from November 7 to November 10. Riders and fans alike can anticipate another action-packed week filled with premier equestrian competition, featuring top athletes and captivating performances across numerous events. For upcoming prize lists and schedules, please click HERE.
2024 Fall Circuit Awards
2’ to 2’6” Hunter - Wisewood Mr. Fizzle, owned and ridden by Maggie Maslowe-Smith
2’9” to 3’ Hunter - Classy Lady, owned by Missy Yoder and ridden by Penny Lombardo
3’3” & Higher Hunter - Reddington, owned by Ashley Briggs
Pony Hunter - Galianna, owned by Triple M Horses, LLC. and ridden by Mariah Brantley
Equitation - Kailyn Carlson
.60M to 1.0M Jumper - Wisewood Mr. Fizzle, owned and ridden by Maggie Maslowe-Smith
1.10M to 1.15M Jumper - Quality Boy Z, owned and ridden by Julia Stephens
1.20M & Higher Jumper - Apple Bee, owned and ridden by Maleah Lang-McMahon
ESP Fall Finale Photo Gallery
