Jad Dana Opens Wellington International CSI3* Competition in IDA Development Power & Speed
Jad Dana and Fleur-de-Lis’ Cherie © Cassidy Klein
Lebanon’s Jad Dana returned to familiar territory in the main ring at Wellington International with a win in the $32,000 IDA Development CSI3* Power & Speed as FEI show jumping returned to Wellington, FL during ESP Pre-Charity week.
During the start of the 2024 season, Dana had a breakout start to his year by pocketing nine international top 10 placings at Wellington International. Picking up where he left off, Dana rode Fleur-de-Lis’ Cherie to another hometown win for owner The Cherie Group.
“It feels great to be back,” said Dana, 29, who is based in Wellington. “I was looking forward to the season starting back up again, and it couldn’t have started any better. It’s very difficult to win any class in Wellington, so if you do, it’s even more rewarding. Hopefully we keep it going this way.”
Competition at Wellington International is beginning to ramp up for the winter season as 46 horses took to the Hector Loyola (PUR) designed two-phase track. Dana set the standard early on his second mount of the day. Fleur-de-Lis’ Cherie broke the timers in the speed phase in 28.76 seconds for the win.
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