Wellington, United States – January 02, 2026 – The first Super Saturday of the 2026 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) got underway with the running of the $25,000 Hermès 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic kicked off with a win from Colombia’s Pablo Mejia Villa (COL) riding his own 9-year-old Caramia.
The dynamic duo bested five other combinations in the jump-off, charging across the finish line in 30.591 seconds.
The Colombian’s feat was enhanced by the fact that he had nipped Richard Vogel (GER), the current sixth-ranked rider in the world, who guided Quizas Van T’Hulsbos across the finish line in 31.626 seconds.
Three different nations shared the podium, a testament of fierce international rivalry. Diego Perez Bilbao (ESP) dashed for the cash aboard CMD Scarlet, completing the top three in 31.698 seconds.
The $150,000 Hermès 1.50m Championship Jump Series Final takes place on March 21 during WEF 11.
Final Results – $25,000 Hermès 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic
1) Pablo Mejia Villa (COL) & Caramia – 0 / 0 – 30.591
2) Richard Vogel (GER) & Quizas Van’T Hulsbos – 0 / 0 – 31.626
3) Diego Perez Bilbao (ESP) & CMD Scarlet – 0 / 0 – 31.698
Source: Press Release from Wellington International
Photos: © Wellington International / Cassidy Klein
