WEF 2026

World No. 10 rider Mclain Ward claimed victory in the $500,000 Modon CSI5* Grand Prix at Wellington International on February 22, 2026, aboard High Star Hero. The American led wire-to-wire with the first clear round and a jump-off time of 39.14 seconds. Mark Bluman and Shane Sweetnam finished second and third in a tight competition.