This week it's time for the inaugural CSI5*-W Santa Anita hosted by 1/ST in collaboration with the Lugano Diamonds Split Rock Jumping Tour at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California.
The star-studded line-up includes all four members of the U.S. 2024 Olympic silver medal-winning team: Karl Cook, Laura Kraut, McLain Ward, as well as Kent Farrington.
Other big names include Richard Vogel (GER, world nr. 7), Daniel Coyle (IRL, world nr. 13), Cian O’Connor (IRL, world nr. 17), Harry Charles (GBR, world nr. 18), Erynn Ballard (CAN, world nr. 22) and Tiffany Foster (CAN, world nr. 24).
“We are thrilled to partner with 1/ST to feature an all-new Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Qualifier and two weeks of world-class equestrian competition at the historic Santa Anita Park,” said Derek Braun, SRJT founder and president, in a press release. “With this inaugural event featuring a competitive field of athletes of the highest caliber, we look forward to bringing to audiences on the West Coast an equestrian experience unlike any other.”