International Competition Returns to Wellington International, Tony Stormanns Claims Annual Series Victory

Wellington, Fla. – November 11, 2026—Eighteen-year-old Tony Stormanns (GER) stormed his way to victory in the $20,000 Palm Beach Equine Clinic Grand Prix aboard Divina during Wellington International’s Annual Series.

The Annual Series at Wellington International runs through December, featuring hunter, jumper and equitation competition ahead of the 50th anniversary season of the famed Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), launching on January 6. Learn more about the Annual Series HERE.

The week’s featured event saw eight double-clears over courses designed by Jasen Shelley (USA). Clocking in at 38.241 seconds, Stormanns and his 12-year-old Italian-bred Baloubet du Rouet granddaughter, owned by HS Sportpferde Gmbh, were the ones to catch.

Tony Stormanns & Divina, winners of the $20,000 Palm Beach Equine Clinic Grand Prix. Photo © Sportfot

Wilton Porter (USA) was the closest challenger, clocking 41.129 seconds on Sternmarke 3, owned by Sleepy P Ranch. Fellow American Olivia Sweetnam—also 18 years old—rounded out the podium placings riding Je Touche Pas for owner Sweet Oak Farm in 42.09 seconds.

“I started riding Divina two years ago,” said Stormanns, who previously campaigned the mare in the Under-25 ranks in Wellington. “She’s a strong mare and a real fighter when she’s on your side. Now that I have finally found my way with her a bit, I would like to have a go at the U25 again this WEF season.”

For complete results of the $20,000 Palm Beach Equine Clinic Grand Prix, click HERE.

Tony Stormanns & Twick Star, winners of the $7,500 Bainbridge Companies 1.40m Open Stake. Photo © Sportfot

Stormanns also opened the week with a win in Friday’s $7,500 Bainbridge Companies 1.40m Open Stake riding Twick Star for owner Alexandra Crown.

International competition returns to Wellington International this week with 116 horses set to compete in the CSI3* Pre-Charity, highlighted by Sunday’s $24,999 Wingrove Academy Grand Prix. For a complete rider list, click HERE.

Hunter and derby action continues to highlight competition in the E.R. Mische Grand Hunter Stadium with Caitlin Boyle of Hampshire, Ill., winning the $1,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby, presented by Pilates Rocks, riding Kardinaal, owned by Mariel Goodson, on a final score of 169. Find final results HERE.

Caitlin Boyle & Kardinaal. Photo © Sportfot

Caitlin Boyle & Kardinaal, winners of the $1,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby, presented by Pilates Rocks. Photo © Sportfot

In the USHJA Junior/Amateur Hunter Derby, presented by Stephanie Schwed, The Corcoran Group, Erika Sergent of Wellington, Fla., rode Diara Blue to victory with a score of 159 for owner Sergent Stables. Find final results HERE.

Erika Sergent & Diara Blue are honored as winners of the USHJA Junior/Amateur Hunter Derby, presented by Stephanie Schwed, The Corcoran Group. Photo © Sportfot

Also highlighting jumper action, Ana Cristina Rodriguez and Koblenz won the 1.35m Stake, presented by Nutrena, and Diego Loria was the one to beat in the junior/amateur ranks, winning the Arthramid by Contura Vet 1.30m Junior/Amateur Jumper Classic aboard his own Maestro B. Find final results HERE.

To view complete results from November, click HERE. For champion and reserve titles, click HERE. Visit WellingtonInternational.com to view results, schedules and streaming schedules for the Wellington International Annual Series.