Tricolors Abound During WEF 3 and 4

With some horses and riders taking breaks and others ramping up their winter showing, Finally Farm continued to find success in the hunter, jumper and equitation rings during WEF 3 and 4, which concluded on February 5 in Wellington, Florida.

The Nolan sisters continued to shine in all three rings. Mary Caroline enjoyed top ribbons in the Small Junior 3’6”, 16-17, with her stylish jumper Bettina, who rarely takes a bad photo (see the incredible photos in the gallery of the gray horse!). She also clinched the reserve championship in the Equitation 15-17 section out of more than 45 riders aboard Exclusive.

Miami Bass and Grace Ann Nolan

Grace Ann continued to forge a partnership with her new jumper Miami Bass, moving up to the Modified Adult Amateur Jumpers where she ribboned, including a top 10 finish in the NAL/WIHS Adult Jumper Classic.

Likewise, sisters Elle and Adeline Boyd shared the spotlight with their ponies. Elle topped the WIHS Pony Equitation class during WEF 3 and rode Loafer’s Lodge Melody and Sydney to excellent placings in the Medium Ponies during WEF 3 and 4. Adeline and Baby Blue added a tricolor to their collection during WEF 4, after a class win and numerous second places.

Elle also piloted her new mount, Home Town, to ribbons in the Younger Children’s Hunters during their debut together. Elle and Kensi continued winning in the Junior Hunter, 3’3” 15 and under, section, as well.

Gigi Manigault was great in the Amatuer-Owner Hunters, riding Creekside to ribbons in the 3’3” and Walk-Off in the 3’6” younger section. Gigi and Wizzard Of Odds added more equitation accolades, with great rounds.

Walk-Off and Gigi Manigault

MTM Axel and Meredith Huddle jumped double clear in multiple classes and placed second in a very competitive Adult Amateur Jumper, 36 and over, class.

During WEF 4, Fiat and LuLu Wells earned top ribbons in the Younger Children’s Hunters, and LuLu piloted Heaven’s Gift to high-scoring rounds in the Large Ponies.

Catchphrase and Camryn Cass continued their winning ways in the Junior Hunter 3’3”, 16-17 section, with other top ribbons for a stellar WEF 4.

Rebekah Warren was a busy rider during WEF 3 and 4, riding her Hunters Cassico and MTM Hand Him Over in the Amateur-Owners and Ultirate Z in the Adult Amateur Jumper, 50 and over, section.

Why and Charlotte Warren made their WEF debut a colorful one, winning a variety of ribbons in the Low Adult Hunters.

Trainer Liza Boyd wasn’t without her own accolades. She piloted Sterling Malnik’s Primrose to the Green Hunter 3’6” championship for trainer Bill Schaub. Primrose also placed second in the USHJA Green Hunter Incentive stake for a nice paycheck.

Sterling Malnik’s Primrose and Liza Boyd

Giorgio and Lourdes Low

Lourdes Low and Giorgio continued to solidify their partnership and jumped double clear for fifth place in the 15-17 Children’s Jumper Classic.

Posted on February 6, 2023 .