Wellington International Welcomes Major Partners Ahead of the 2026 Winter Competition Season

Wellington, Florida – December 20, 2025 — Wellington International is proud to welcome an outstanding lineup of new and returning sponsors for the 2026 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) and the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF). This growing sponsorship portfolio reflects the incredible economic impact generated by Wellington International and the continued excitement surrounding the venue, prize money, and sport enhancements completed over the summer by Wellington International and Wellington Lifestyle Partners. These efforts underline the company’s commitment to remain the World’s Premier Horse Sport Destination for generations to come.

Returning Icons and Major Highlights at WEF

Rolex and Fidelity Investments® Lead Continued Support

The Winter Equestrian Festival is honored to celebrate its 13th year with Rolex as the venue’s Exclusive Timepiece Sponsor and sponsor of the $1,000,000 Rolex US Equestrian Open CSI5* Grand Prix, a Rolex Series Event. Wellington International is also pleased to announce the continued partnership with Fidelity Investments® as the presenting sponsor of the $500,000 CSI5* Grand Prix during Week 5. A global leader in financial services and a steadfast supporter of equestrian sport in North America, Fidelity Investments® will once again sponsor the beloved Great Charity Challenge during Week 4.

Hospitality Expansion and Returning Sponsors

Hospitality naming rights have become an increasingly popular component of WEF sponsorships, and the 2026 season will see this trend continue with the launch of the BrainJuice Tiki Hut and the introduction of the YETI Box Seats. Other important returning sponsors include Bainbridge Companies, sponsor of the Week 9 $500,000 CSI5* Grand Prix, along with Daily Harvest, Dodd Technologies, Florida Coast Equipment, Hermès, MARS Equestrian™, Palm Beach County Sports Commission, WeatherTech, IDA Development, JTWG, Prestige Italia, NetJets, and many more.

New Sponsors Elevate the 2026 WEF Season

Premier Sponsorships and New Activations

The 2026 WEF season welcomes an exciting group of new sponsors. Modon Holdings joins WEF for the first time as a Premier Sponsor, including presenting sponsorship of the Week 7 $500,000 CSI5* Grand Prix and the International Club VIP at both WEF and AGDF venues. Following a successful first year of retail presence, LeMieux joins the WEF sponsor lineup as the presenting sponsor of the crowd-favorite Battle of the Sexes during Premiere Week. Defiant Whisky will present a series of dynamic 1.50m Grand Prix classes, while Wellington Lifestyle Partners will enhance daily hospitality for FEI athletes, owners, and grooms with a new lounge in the FEI stabling area. Additional new sponsors include EquiRatings as the Official Insights Partner of the Winter Equestrian Festival, Coastal Steel Structures, GGT Footing, Frank & Eileen, and retailers Stefano Ricci and Human Touch.

Additional New Partners

Other notable new partners include Ritz-Carlton Residences West Palm Beach, Peregrine Private Client, Sean Rush, the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), and Wingrove Academy, each adding unique value to the evolving WEF experience.

Growth and Innovation at the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival

Continued Momentum and Prestigious Support

The Adequan® Global Dressage Festival continues to gain momentum with a refreshed schedule and the support of both new and loyal sponsors. Wellington International is honored that Adequan® will once again serve as the title sponsor of GDF. The prestigious Week 3 CDI5* competition is sponsored by 3 Graces Dressage, who also present the newly introduced Dressage Infusion Masterclass featuring world-renowned talents Kyra Kyrklund, Cathrine Dufour, and Jan Brink. As with WEF, Modon Holdings is also welcomed as the sponsor of the Global Pavilion VIP.

Ongoing Commitment to Dressage Excellence

Demonstrating unwavering commitment to the sport of dressage in Wellington, Zen Elite Equestrian Center will provide a brand-new FEI Dressage Lounge this season in addition to its CDI-W sponsorship, with another surprise planned for later in the season. Stillpoint Farm will ensure the continued consistency of elite CDI competition at Friday Night Lights by adding a $25,000 Leading FEI Freestyle Rider Series Award. Other notable returning sponsors include Lövsta Stutteri, Buffalo Wild Wings, Diamante Farms, Donato Farms, IDA Development, Mission Control, and Starpoint Dancesport. Additionally, Frank & Eileen will support a Leading Female Freestyle Rider Award each Friday Night Stars, while Horse of Course will sponsor the weekly Grooms Award.

Beyond Modon, new partnerships strengthening the 2026 AGDF sponsor roster include Coastal Steel Structures, La Donaira, and Garaman Lusitanos.

About Wellington International

Wellington International, located in the heart of Wellington, Florida, is a global leader in equestrian sport and home to more than 40 weeks of competition each year, including the renowned Winter Equestrian Festival and Global Dressage Festival. A designated Rolex property since 2012, Wellington International has showcased world-class competition since 1974, making the Winter Equestrian Festival the world’s largest and longest-running hunter/jumper horse show. Beyond sport, the venue generates more than $536 million annually for Palm Beach County’s economy and supports over 4,000 jobs. Wellington International is a wholly owned subsidiary of Wellington Lifestyle Partners. www.wellingtoninternational.com.

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