PRESS ROOM

As we enter the back half of the WEF show season, MHF riders are pressing on, with several "firsts" for our jumper ladies. Lauren Della Valle delivered a double dose of clear rounds in her move up to the 1.10m Schooling Jumpers, earning blue ribbons with My Lady Carthago and Lady D. She later earned 3rd place finish with My Lady Cathago in their first $1,500 1.10m Amateur Jumpers 36 & Over class together...

We've reached the mid-way point of our WEF season and the team momentum has yet to slow! Here are a few highlights from the week: Christina Padilla & Origenes Z, owned by Jasmine Becton, made this mares USA debut a special one, with a clear round and blue ribbon in the 1.0m Training Jumpers....

Staying dry and warm was the name of the game this week! But our MHF crew perservered with great results! Fearless leader, Freddle Vazquez & Hero started our week off with a double clear in the CDI2* $6,000 Chrome Horse Tequila 1.40m Two-Phase...

Our mighty team continued performing excellently at WEF this week even with some unusually cold weather blowing in towards the end of the week. Some highlights include: MHF South Program Director Katie Wood and Lucky Friday started us off with a 2nd and 3rd in the USHJA 2 Ft Hunters...

Each winter, the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) draws the sport’s most accomplished riders, elite horses, and premier programs to Wellington, Florida for twelve weeks of top-tier international competition. Known for its depth of talent, electric atmosphere, and career-defining moments, WEF is where seasons are shaped and standards are set. This year, Messenger Hill opened the 2026 circuit with intention and momentum—laying a confident foundation for the weeks ahead...

Pre-WEF Shows are underway at our beautiful Messenger Hill South location, Nature's Point. These next few shows are a warm up for the real goal of the year, the Winter Equestrian Festival. Horse and rider teams from all over the world will come to Wellington from January - March to decide who gets bragging rights, and who has homework for next year!

uly was nothing short of extraordinary for the Messenger Hill Farm team, with standout performances, milestone moments, and a Leading Trainer Award to cap it all off. From home turf victories to Grand Prix debuts, our riders and horses have shown exceptional talent, dedication, and sportsmanship.

The 2025 Traverse City Horse Shows Spring Series kicked off in spectacular fashion, with top riders and horses delivering standout performances during the first week of competition.