Wellington, United States – March 21, 2026 – Twelve weeks of Hermès 1.50m competition came to a peak on Saturday evening in the $150,000 Hermès Championship Jumper Series Final CSI 4*– 1.50m during the penultimate week of the 2026 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at Wellington International. One of the all-time winningest riders at the venue, Kent Farrington (USA) was back on the podium in the grand finale of the series.

Riding Casynna, a 9-year-old grey Hanoverian mare (Casino Berlin OLD x Uccello), Farrington flew towards bronze honors, registering no penalties in the tiebreaker while crossing the final timers in 47.47 seconds. They finished only behind the eventual winner Daniel Bluman on Gemma W and his cousin Mark Bluman (COL) with Phelina de Septon.

Final Results – $150,000 Hermès Championship Jumper Series Final CSI 4*– 1.50m

1) Daniel Bluman (ISR) & Gemma W – 0 / 0 – 47.10

2) Mark Bluman (COL) & Phelina de Septon – 0 / 0 – 47.22

3) Kent Farrington (USA) & Casynna – 0 / 0 – 47.47

Source: Press Release (edited) from Wellington International

Photos: © Wellington International / Sportfot / Cassidy Klein

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