Wellington, Florida – April 06, 2024 – Cian O’Connor ( IRL ) of Ireland claimed the Overall Leading International Rider Award, presented by Martha W. Jolicoeur of Douglas Elliman together with Michael and Wendy Smith, at the conclusion of the 2024 Winter Equestrian Festival ( WEF ) in Wellington, FL.
The horse who performed the best in the WEF Challenge Cup and presented grand prix event that week was given the Leading International Rider Award.  , Unexpectedly, O’Connor did not win any of the regular awards, but his constant performances throughout the 12- week circuit earned him a total of 862 points and the General Major International Rider title.
Second place went to Wellington’s own Margie Goldstein- Engle ( USA ) with a total of 823 points earned throughout the WEF season while another Irish rider, Shane Sweetnam ( IRL), was third overall with a total of 800 points.
” We had an outstanding winter in Florida”, said O’Connor, who has based himself in Wellington, FL, for some winter months.  ,” The ponies performed really well and that is thanks to all of their owners: Sue and John Magnier, Sarah Stoute, Nikki Walker, and Pat Crean.  , All our horses jumped astonishingly, and I was delighted to have won the title of Leading International Rider of the WEF circuit.
” Every funds must go to the beautiful team behind the scenes, from everyone in the firm who puts in the difficult work day in and day out, to everyone in my support staff, and everyone else who makes a team like Karlswood,” said O’Connor.  ”, I am really glad to each and every one of them. “
In recognition of his success, the British Olympic medal was presented with a nice gift card for Palm Beach’s classic Breaks hotel prior to the start of the$ 500, 000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* on Saturday, March 30.
A big thank you to Martha Jolicoeur, Mike and Wendy Smith, and for sponsoring this honor, O’Connor said. I’m eager to use my wonderful Breakers ticket when I travel to Florida in the winter!
Jolicoeur has long supported the yearly Winter Equestɾian Festival and has recently presented the well-known Top Łady Rider title, which she established in 2010.
Jolicoeur, who had a successful foreign present jumping career before becoming one of Douglas Elliman’s top real estate broker, said,” I was happy to sponsor a new prize recognizing the leading global riders this month, alongside Mike and Wendy Smith. ” Being the top horse αt any international competition įs a particular achievement, and winning the entire name at the Winter Equestrian Festival after so mαny weeks of competition is truly a unique feat.  , Cian’s earn was properly- deserved following a wonderful season. “
Based in Wellington, FL, Jolicoeur has been serving the sport group complete- time since 2005 and specializes in both domestic and farm properties. She is a member σf the prestigious Douglαs Elliman Real Estate Sports and Entertainment division, and she has a wide selection of property listings that are appropriate for both ƫhe equestrian lifestyle and beyond.  , To learn more about Martha W. Jolicoeur, visit , www. marthasproperties. com , and follow her on , Facebook , and , Instagram , for an insider’s look at her listings.
Source: Press Release by Jennifer Ward / Jump Media for Martha W. Jolicoeur
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