Wellington, Fla. – January 18, 2026—A long and determined road led Peter Lutz and Katriona to win the $140,000 Southern Arches CSI3* Grand Prix 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.
Peter Lutz & Katriona are presented as winners of the $140,000 Southern Arches CSI3* Grand Prix by Wellington International President, Michael Stone. Photo ©Sportfot
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.
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“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.”
Peter Lutz & Katriona. Photo ©Sportfot
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 riding 11-year-old Belgian Warmblood mare Paso Doble SCF (45.13 seconds) for owner Evergate Stables.
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, LLC.
Philip McGuane & Paso Doble SCF. Photo ©Sportfot
Alexandra Worthington & De L’Oiseliere. Photo ©Sportfot
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.
Alexandra Worthington is presented with the Martha Jolicoeur, Douglas Elliman Leading Lady Rider Award by Martha Jolicoeur (right) and Dr. Stephen Norton (left). Photo ©Sportfot
“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.
Katriona’s groom Rene Murillo Garcia (right) is presented with the Double H Farm Grooms Award by Wellington International President, Michael Stone. Photo ©Sportfot
Lutz plans to debut Katriona in her first night grand prix during Saturday Night Lights of WEF 3.
For full results of the $140,000 Southern Arches CSI3* Grand Prix, click HERE.
WEF returns to the main competition grounds for Week 3, sponsored by NetJets, featuring the $215,000 NetJets CSI4* Grand Prix at 7 p.m. ET during Saturday Night Lights on January 24.
Campbell Brown Conquers BrainJuice U25 Grand Prix
Campbell Brown (USA) took the win as last to go in the $31,020 BrainJuice U25 Grand Prix aboard Colina Z, closing out Week 2 of under-25 competition on the grass derby field at Wellington International. The Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) season at Wellington International hosts 12 weeks of FEI competition and runs through March 29 in Wellington, FL.
Campbell Brown & Colina Z. Photo ©Sportfot
With a 21-rider lineup in the second round, Brown was last to go aboard Colina Z, a 12-year-old Zangersheide mare (Hofgut Liederbach’s Ingmar) owned by MM Equestrian. She stopped the clock at a quick 35.57 seconds, taking the lead from fellow American Caroline Mawhinney aboard her 13-year-old Zangersheide gelding, Carsey Z.
Not far behind, Virginia Bonnie (USA) took third with Heldorado, a 14-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding owned by Nina Bonnie.
Coming into the jump-off, Brown knew she needed to focus on her ride and not get hung up on what other riders were doing. “I know that my horse has a medium stride, so she’s good at covering the lines, but when I do the leave outs, she can be really fast,” said Brown, who rides under the direction of trainers Missy Clark and John Brennan of North Run. “I knew we could be competitive if I just stuck to my plan.”
Colina Z, imported from the Netherlands in 2025, has since been a strong partner for Brown, securing junior individual silver at the FEI North American Youth Championships this summer and securing a podium finish at the Youth Nations Cup for Team USA in Lier, Belgium. “She was perfect as soon as she arrived, and we meshed really well immediately.”
With plans to attend Texas Christian University next year, the 18-year-old rider plans to continue in the U25 series and amateur jumpers through WEF with FEI two-star competition on the horizon.
Campbell Brown & Colina Z are presented as winners of the BrainJuice U25 Grand Prix by BrainJuice CEO & CMO, Lisa Ellis. Photo ©Sportfot
The U25 Series, unwaveringly supported by BrainJuice at WEF, provides an on-ramp to higher levels for young athletes and developing horses, featuring challenges such as changing venues, jumping under the lights, jumping the open water, team formats, and more. The BrainJuice U25 Series Final will take place during WEF 10.
For full results of the $31,020 BrainJuice U25 Grand Prix, click HERE.
Full results from WEF 2 are available HERE.
