Wellington, FL – January 23, 2003 – The first $25,000 WEF Challenge Cup of the Winter Equestrian Festival was won by Hidden Creek Jones with Margie Engle riding, producing the only clean round in the timed jump-off. Norman Dello Joio finished 2nd with 4 faults riding Mille. Mclain Ward aboard Rio was 3rd with 8 faults.

Attached are today’s results for completed hunter and jumper classes. Final of all results are posted at www.stadiumjumping.com

Dates:

(Each week runs Wednesday through Sunday beginning at 8:00 AM)

• Nutrena/Western Hay Wellington Classic - January 22-26
• Bayer Gold Coast Classic - January 29 - February 2
• Wellington Dressage – January 30 – February 2
• Kilkenny/ICH Internationale – February 5 – 9
• Florida Classic/WCHR Spectacular – February 12 – 16
• Florida Dressage Classic –February 13 - 16
• Zada Enterprises, LLC Wellington Masters – February 19 – 23
• Tommy Bahama Palm Beach Open – February 26 – March 2
• Cosequin Wellington Finale – March 5 – 9
• Zada Enterprises, LLC WEF Dressage Classic – March 13 – 16

Tickets to the Winter Equestrian Festival are available by phone at 793-JUMP or at the gate. Admission is free on Wednesdays. Children 12 & under are free all days. Senior admission is $5 every day. Adult admission is $5 on Thursday and Friday, $10 on Saturday, and $15 on Sunday. Parking is free.

Photos available upon request