June II Recap
Wellington, Fla. – June 8, 2026—Colombia’s own German Camargo, now based in Loxahatchee, Fla., won Sunday’s $24,999 Arthramid Grand Prix riding Ophelia for owner Laurie Vanwynsberghe to conclude the second week of June competition during the 2026 Wellington International Annual Series.
German Camargo & Ophelia. Photo © Wellington International/Cassidy Klein
The Annual Series’ June season runs for two weeks, featuring hunter, jumper and equitation competition at Wellington International, home of the famed Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Competition will now take a brief break before returning to the grass derby field at Equestrian Village for a four-week summer series running August 13-30. Learn more about the Annual Series HERE.
Hector Loyola (PUR) designed the grand prix tracks with nine horses advancing to an all-deciding jump-off. Camargo set an early standard over the short course, stopping the clock at 41.985 seconds.
Ophelia is owned and bred by Vanwynsberghe, who sent the now 12-year-old Belgian-bred mare (Diktator van de Boslandhoeve) to Camargo when she was barely saddle broke. He is still the only person to ever jump her.
“I have had her since the very beginning,” said Camargo, who leads a training business of 14 horses alongside his wife, Paula. Together, they have been based in the U.S. since 1999. “It was a good jump-off for [Ophelia] today—she is very fast, loves the grass and jumped really clean.”
German Camargo & Ophelia are presented as winners of the $24,999 Arthramid Grand Prix. Photo © Wellington International/Cassidy Klein
When asked about their preparation, Camargo continued, “I don’t ride her at home. She goes on the lunge and walker at home, as well as in the paddock, and we get on her and go to the ring. She’s sensitive, but a real competitor. It works for her and saves her body.”
With a total of five horses breaking the start timers under his name, Venezuela’s Alejandro Karolyi qualified three for the jump-off and rounded out the remaining spots on the podium. Stopping the final timer at 42.414 seconds, he took second with his own Tempual LS and third aboard Cool as Fly in 43.14 seconds for owner Beverly Gepfer.
For complete results of the $24,999 Arthramid Grand Prix, click HERE.
Highlighting hunter action on the derby field during June II, Maggie Jacobs of Mount Vernon, Ohio, piloted François to top the $2,500 USHJA National Hunt & Go Derby, presented by Parlanti.
Maggie Jacobs & François. Photo © Wellington International/Cassidy Klein
In a popular hunt & go format, Jacobs rode François in the gelding’s derby debut to top scores of 87 and 85 for a total of 172 from judges Casey Martino-Anzalone and Mark Bone. François is owned by Senan Hayes’ Whitestrand Stables.
After winning the same derby a week earlier, Marcus Au of Boca Raton, Fla., was the runner-up on a score of 171.25 riding Grace Kelly for owner Lori Custer. Rounding out the top three, Wellington native Alannah Parsons posted a 167.75 for third aboard Rasputin Abba, owned by Mill Pond Farm.
Maggie Jacobs and François are honored as winners of the $2,500 USHJA National Hunt & Go Derby, presented Parlanti. Photo © Wellington International/Cassidy Klein
For complete results of the $2,500 USHJA National Hunt & Go Derby, presented by Parlanti, click HERE.
To view complete results from June II, click HERE. For champion and reserve titles, click HERE.
June II Winners
Jennifer Prior & Catzablanca (right) with Marcus Au & Le Chat Noir (left) finished one-two in the $1,000 USHJA 2’6” Jr/Am Hunt & Go Derby, presented by ProElite. Photo © Wellington International/Cassidy Klein
Eliana Brody & Bamboo, winners of the $5,000 1.35m Open Jumper Classic, presented by Hemp Bedding. Photo © Wellington International/Cassidy Klein
Andrea Torres & Romeo, winners of the $10,000 Bainbridge Companies 1.40m. Photo © Wellington International/Cassidy Klein
Equitation Day Winner’s Corner
M&S Children’s Medal
Willow Saulsberry & Caloubet PS
Hamel Foundation NHS 3’3′ Medal
Camryn Lagomarsino & Koberlin FH
USHJA 3’3″ Jumping Seat Medal
Hailey Holmberg & Doreen MH
Dover Saddlery USEF Hunter Seat Medal
Lainey Posa & Fento des Fontaines
THIS Children’s Medal
Camryn Lagomarsino & Koberlin FH
NHS/THIS Adult Medal
Shea Fennelly & Carcharodon
Ariat Adult Medal
Megan Sullivan & Pepitto van het Bokt
ASPCA Maclay
Lainey Posa & Fento des Fontaines
To view complete results from June II Equitation Day, click HERE.
Visit WellingtonInternational.com to view results, schedules and streaming schedules for the Wellington International Annual Series.
