Peter Lutz & Katriona Claim the $140,000 Southern Arches Grand Prix CSI 3*

By Jumper News USA on January 19, 2026

Wellington, United States – January 18, 2026 – A long and determined road led Peter Lutz (USA) and Katriona to win the $140,000 Southern Arches Grand Prix CSI 3* and close out Week 2 on the grass derby field at the 2026 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Hosting 12 consecutive weeks of international competition, WEF runs through March 29 in Wellington, FL.

Katriona, an 11-year-old Dutch-bred mare (Kannan x BMC Oklund), was acquired and brought to the U.S as a seven-year-old by Lövsta Stuteri. Sourced from Bosch Sporthorses in Holland, Katriona convinced Lutz she was special after he watched the first video of the young horse. Careful development by Lutz and his team produced the mare’s first international victory this weekend at WEF.

“She did very well in the [Hermès] 1.50m series last year, and we started doing the bigger classes this summer,” said Lutz, who has been campaigning the mare for four years. “We’ve been consistent but waiting for the double clear. Her owners, Antonia [Ax:son Johnson] and Sophie [Mörner], as well as our entire team, have always believed in her and have been so patient. There was never any pressure—we took our time, and this is the result.”

The pair was one of nine to advance to a jump-off over courses designed by Olaf Petersen Jr. (GER). With nearly two seconds to spare, Lutz and the speedy mare took top call in a time of 43.69 seconds over Ireland’s Philip McGuane (IRL), riding 11-year-old Belgian Warmblood mare Paso Doble SCF (45.13 seconds) for owner Evergate Stables.

**Alexandra Worthington** (USA) & **De L’Oiseliere**

Alexandra Worthington (USA) was third aboard 13-year-old Selle Français gelding De L’Oiseliere in 45.68 seconds for owner Turn A Blind Eye.

**Alexandra Worthington** (USA) is presented with the Martha Jolicoeur, Douglas Elliman Leading Lady Rider Award by Martha Jolicoeur (right) and **Dr. Stephen Norton** (left).

In addition to finishing third, Worthington was awarded the Martha Jolicoeur, Douglas Elliman Leading Lady Rider Award after consistent finishes throughout the week. She was also third in Friday’s Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup qualifier.

*Katriona’s groom **Rene Murillo Garcia** (right) is presented with the Double H Farm Grooms Award by Wellington International President, **Michael Stone**.*

“This was our goal this winter; to step up and do the real Sunday grands prix and Saturday night classes,” continued Lutz of his plan for the mare. “She’s an athlete with a great attitude. Every day that I ride her, I feel like she wants to do whatever I’m asking her to.”

A tradition at Wellington International, Lutz’s groom, Rene Murillo Garcia, was presented with the Double H Farm Grooms Award and a $500 prize for his care and preparation of Katriona.

Lutz plans to debut Katriona in her first night grand prix during Saturday Night Lights of WEF 3.