Wellington, Florida – Natalie Dean, of the United States, earned the Overall Leading Lady Rider Award, presented by Martha W. Jolicoeur and Douglas Elliman, after amassing the most points over the course of the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at Wellington International.

The Leading Lady Rider Award was presented each week of WEF to the rider who earned the most points based on performances in that week’s WEF Challenge Cup and featured grand prix. Having won back-to-back weekly awards during WEF 5 and 6, Dean maintained her lead at the top of the standings to take the Overall Leading Lady title with a total of 662 points.

Emilie Conter of Belgium finished a close second in the standings with a total of 653 points despite not winning a weekly award. Lillie Keenan of the United States, winner of the Leading Lady Rider Award during WEF 8, finished third overall with a total of 502 points.

“I’m very thankful to Martha Jolicoeur for sponsoring the Leading Lady Award at WEF,” said Dean of Palo Alto, CA. “It means a lot to me and my team to win this because it shows our consistency over the whole circuit across multiple horses.”

In recognition of her achievement, Dean was presented with a signature Martha W. Jolicoeur jump denoting her 2025 Overall Leading Lady Rider title. The custom jump was designed and built by Dalman Jump Co.

A long-time sponsor of the annual Winter Equestrian Festival, Jolicoeur initiated the popular Leading Lady Rider Award in 2010 in memory of fellow realtor, Dale Lawler.

“Being the leading lady rider at any international show is a special achievement, and to win the overall title at the Winter Equestrian Festival after so many weeks of competition is truly a rare feat,” said Jolicoeur, who enjoyed a successful international show jumping career before becoming one of Douglas Elliman’s top real estate brokers. “Natalie’s win was well-deserved following a fantastic season for her and her horses.”

Based in Wellington, FL, Jolicoeur has been serving the equestrian community full-time since 2005 and specializes in residential and farm properties. As part of the elite Douglas Elliman Real Estate Sports and Entertainment division, she offers a wide range of property listings that fit the 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 from Jump Media for Martha W. Jolicoeur – Douglas Elliman

Photos: © Jump Media / Sportfot

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