Wellington, United States – January 09, 2026 – The United States was not denied a victory on the second day of the opening week of the 2026 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at Wellington International. On Friday, U.S. rider Stella Wasserman (USA) rode Myjorka to win the $32,000 Dodd Technologies Speed CSI 3* – 1.45m also a qualifier for Saturday Night’s three-star grand prix.

The lead changed hands multiple times throughout the 41-horse order, but Wasserman stole the win by a full two seconds over runner-up and Canadian Olympian Erynn Ballard (CAN) and New Star vd Berghoeve.

Wasserman piloted her own 11-year old mare (Mylord Carthago HN x Quidam’s Rubin) and trains under the direction of six-time U.S. Olympian Mclain Ward, leaving all the poles up before crossing the finish line in 59.59 seconds.

A testament of her great achievement, Wasserman beat another outstanding fast rider, one who has several five-star grand prix victories in her collection of trophies. Ashlee Bond (ISR) rode Echo LVF towards a clean round too, completing the all-female podium in 64.13 seconds.

Final Results – $32,000 Dodd Technologies Speed CSI 3* – 1.45m

1) Stella Wasserman (USA) & Myjorka – 0 – 59.59

2) Erynn Ballard (CAN) & New Star vd Berghoeve – 0 – 61.59

3) Ashlee Bond (ISR) & Echo LVF – 0 – 64.13

Source: Press Release (edited) from Wellington International

Photos: © Wellington International / Cassidy Klein

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