Loxhatchee Groves, FL (February 6, 2024) - Campbell Brown and SWS Questionnaire took wing in The Ridge's spectacular WEC Cup Finale night class January 30th; the performance secured 17-year-old Brown as the high point WEC Cup Equitation rider for the 5-week series, and the Grand Prize of a private, carbon-neutral round trip flight from sponsor Verijet to WEC Ocala for their Finale class!

Brown will be able to bring her trainer, Mary Thomas, friends, family, and pets aboard one of Verijet's innovative Cirrus Vision Jets, which provide unparalleled safety, efficiency, and convenience for private aviators. Click here to watch part of Campbell's winning round in The Ridge's WEC Cup Finale!

Photo at right: Campbell Brown and SWS Questionnaire! Click to watch a clip of their round! (Photo/video by Equinium Sports Marketing)

Brown and Questionnaire delivered a lovely first round and flat class, judged by Steve Rivetts. The course was designed by US Olympian and The Ridge's co-founder Nona Garson, and took place in the venue's oversized Grand Prix ring with fantastic stadium lighting. With all of The Ridge's shows are designed to provide an unmatched competition and learning experience for its riders & horses, the evening equitation class is a new benchmark in their dedication to exceptional equestrian events made even more spectacular by Verijet's generous prize.

Verijet exclusively flies the Cirrus Vision Jet, a 100% carbon-neutral and safety-focused jet that allows for easy, direct transportation for humans and animals. Luxurious and spacious cabins pair with a smooth ride, panoramic windows, and low noise for a first in class flight experience. Cirrus Airframe Parachutes and Safe Return emergency autoland - which allows any passenger to land the Jet in an emergency situation with the touch of a button - provides the ultimate level of safety and assurance for all passengers. Point-to-point travel means no major city hub airports are required; Verijet's aircraft are perfect to land and take-off from smaller airports that bigger jets can't access. The whole family is welcome on a Verijet flight, including pets - no service animal certification required! With jet service in the Southeast, Northeast, and Western United States, Verijet is redefining air travel. Find out more at Verijet.com "I'm so grateful to my entire team for their support this season, and to The Ridge and their sponsors for an incredible opportunity," said Brown about her win. "These shows are a great option for all riders, and my horses really jumped spectacularly especially under the lights! Looking forward to returning for The Ridge's other equitation and jumper events this season and to experiencing Verijet's flight to Ocala!"

Flat class line-up in The Ridge's WEC Cup Finale

For more information on The Ridge's 2024 line-up of equestrian events, including prizelists, schedules, and more, visit www.RidgeShowJumping.com

About The Ridge at Wellington Groves

      The Ridge at Wellington Groves is thrilled to be hosting another year of exciting and unique events! As part of their 2024 show season, The Ridge will host weekly USEF Level II Jumpers on Wednesday & Friday, USEF 'B' Rated Hunter/Equitation on Tuesday, monthly Saturday Shows, and their Horse Masters Expo event set for February 19th!

The Ridge's line-up includes over $350K in prize money, complimentary hospitality for all, permanent and tent stalls available, innovative show formats and classes designed to benefit both horse and rider, and two oversized rings with newly set footing. This year is shaping up to be one of their most impressive in The Ridge's 16 years of hosting equestrian events.

Numerous riders, from international superstars to the newly minted, join The Ridge for their 13 weeks of competition that run parallel to the Winter Equestrian Festival. From the level of excellence in terms of footing, course designing, and jumps to a friendly atmosphere perfect for training and development, the draws of The Ridge give riders a unique option to experience Wellington's world famous equestrian circuit!

Venezuelan Grand Prix and Pan Am Games rider Luis F. Larrazabal: "The Ridge is a great place to bring horses and riders. The atmosphere, jumps, footing and experience are unparalleled. We bring everything from green riders to my 2023 Pan Am Games mount here to gain valuable experience and really enjoy a day of showing horses."

German International Grand Prix rider Wilhelm Genn:  "The Ridge is a great experience for the horses, and allows them and our students to experience a big show feel without the pressure. The organizers are friendly and welcoming and you can even take home a nice check."

Canadian International Grand Prix rider Stephanie Gallucci:  "It's really nice to have a new venue to jump the horses and give them a break from WEF. We've been coming to The Ridge for the past few years and are really looking forward to returning in 2024."

Israeli International Grand Prix rider Ashlee Bond:  "I think it's really important to have shows like this as its super beneficial for horses and riders to get in the ring without the pressures of WEF. It's also good for the horse's minds, and training in a show environment is now something you get to do often enough and it is very important!"

Bermudian Grand Prix rider and singer-songwriter Ki-Juan Minors:  "The Ridge gives green horses the opportunity to be green, to experience a show and make mistakes that allows them to progress. It's super easy to show up and ride, versus the typical hurry up and wait of a regular show, and Nona & George really try to deliver the best experience for horse and rider."