Ben Maher Honored with the Leading International Rider Award at the Winter Equestrian Festival

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Wellington, Florida – April 03, 2025 – Ben Maher (GBR) had a stellar winter season competing during the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at Wellington International. Due to his consistency throughout the circuit, the Olympic team gold medallist was honored with the $25,000 Leading International Rider Bonus, presented by Michael & Wendy Smith. Besides 3 major victories in the $140,000 IDA Development Grand Prix CSI 3*, the $116,100 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Round XII CSI 5* and the $62,500 Hermès Classic CSI 4*, Maher had several placings and top-three finishes.

WINS
$140,000 IDA Development Grand Prix CSI 3*
$62,500 Hermès Classic CSI 4*
$116,100 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Round XII CSI 5*

SECOND-PLACE FINISHES
$62,500 Bainbridge Companies CSI 5*
$116,100 Adequan WEF Challenge Cup Round VII CSI 5*
$116,100 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Round V CSI 5*
$215,000 NetJets Grand Prix CSI 4*

THIRD-PLACE FINISHES
$62,500 Hermès Classic CSI 4*

Source: Wellington International

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Photo: © Wellington International / Sportfot


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