Liza Boyd and the Finally Farm team are thrilled to be back in Florida for the Winter Equestrian Festival!
WEF Begins! The Finally Farm team traveled to Wellington, Florida, for the winter of 2026, and we’re so excited to be here with a great stable of horses, riders, trainers and staff!
You wouldn’t know that anyone had to dust off rust during WEF 1 and 2, as the ribbons and championships began to amass immediately!
George Kelly and On the Bay added a tricolor to their resume during WEF 2. This pair took home a first and second for reserve championship honors in the Children’s Hunter, 14 & Under, division.
The dynamite duo of Charlotte Warren and Why continued their fantastic run in the Low Adult Hunter division, earning two seconds and two thirds for the reserve championship during WEF 2. Their consistency impressed the judges, and they received excellent scores, including an 87.5 and 85.
Gigi Manigault and Illusion Imperio Egipico
Gigi Manigault and Illusion Imperio Egipcio continued to show their talents and style in the equitation. These two took top honors in the Ariat National Adult Medal during WEF 2 after finishing second in the THIS NHS Adult Medal during WEF 1. This is a super competitive group, and Gigi rose to the challenge and tested beautifully.
Elle Boyd had an excellent start to her circuit in the equitation and hunter rings. Riding MTM Crossed My Mind, Elle earned great scores, including an 85.5 to finish fifth in the Large Junior Hunter stake. The pair also secured a fifth in the Handy against a competitive group.
Elle and Favorit Julius produced lovely rounds in the equitation to finish fifth in the WIHS Overall after scoring an 85 in the Hunter Phase. Elle also finished sixth in the Dover Saddlery USEF Hunter Seat Medal. A huge thank you to Berry Porter for allowing Elle to ride Favorit Julius and to North Run for the excellent training.
Eloise Ervin piloted Speaking Of to a score of 85 to secure third in the 3’3” Junior Hunter, 15 & Under, division against a competitive group of horse-and-rider combinations during WEF 1.
Meredith Huddle and Kellog
Meredith Huddle entered 2026 in winning form! Riding Kellog, Meredith bested a field of 20 competitors to take top honors in the Bruno Delgrange Palm Beach Adult Medal during WEF 1. The pair also earned nice ribbons in the Adult Amateur Equitation division for s super start to the season. We’re excited to see what this pair will accomplish this winter!
Rebekah Warren and Banks collected super scores during WEF 1. They earned a score of 86 for second in the ultra competitive Adult Amateur Hunter, 55 & Over, section. The duo also secured a fourth with another great round.
It’s easy to fall in love with AF Strategy. Baylee Rowan and AF Strategy didn’t score below an 87 to earn three blues and a second in the 3’3” Junior Hunter, 16-17, division for championship[ honors during WEF 1.
Two tricolors were added to Margot Peroni’s collection as her young horses shined during WEF 1. Liza Boyd rode Comme What May to a first, two seconds, and two thirds in the 3’3” Young Hunter (7 & Under) division to secure the championship. Liza and Yesterday claimed two class wins for the championship in the Young Hunter 2’9”/3’ (6 & Under) section. We’re so grateful to Margot for these lovely rides!
Elle Boyd and Boheme du Moulin kicked off their 2026 season with a bang! This speedy duo raced to third in the $15,000 NAL 1.35m Junior Jumper Classic against a very competitive group during WEF 1.
Special thanks to @catiestszakmediainc and Sabrina Brashares for covering our social media channels this year! We look forward to having your talents behind the camera!
