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France, winner of the Leading Lady Rider Award during WEF 7, finished a close sec- ond in the standings with a total of 539 points. Marilyn Little of the United States, winner of the Leading Lady Rider Award during WEF 1 and 8, finished third overall with a total of 529 points. “To be recognized as the


leading female rider after 12 weeks of competition is a di- rect result of great horses, a great team, and great manage- ment,” said Ballard who has been based in Wellington, FL, for the past nine years riding professionally for Ilan Ferder Stables. “This award is very close to my heart. Winning the award from Martha is so special as she has known me my whole life. I am proud to represent the ideal of a strong female role model in the sport, and I hope to be able to win this title for many more years to come. I will forever be supporting girl power and all the leading ladies.” Ballard was presented as


the Overall Leading Lady Rider during the WEF Chal- lenge Cup Round 12 on Thursday, March 26. In addi- tion to a beautiful bouquet of flowers, Ballard received a Chrome Horse Society Tequila gift set and a Martha W. Jolicoeur signature jump,


The final overall stand-


ings for the Leading Lady Rider Award, presented by Martha W. Jolicoeur together with Douglas Elliman, for WEF 2026.


Based in Wellington, FL,


Jolicoeur has been serving the equestrian community full- time since 2005 and special- izes in residential and farm properties. As part of the elite Douglas Elliman Real Estate Sports and Entertainment di- vision, she offers a wide range of property listings that fit the equestrian lifestyle and be- yond. To learn more about Martha W. Jolicoeur, visit www.marthasproperties.com and follow her on Facebook


Canada’s Erynn Ballard (left) earned the Overall Leading Lady Rider Award, presented by Martha W. Jolicoeur (right) together with Douglas Elliman, at the 2026 Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, FL. Photo by Sportfot


designed and built by Dalman Jump Co., denoting her 2026 Overall Leading Lady Rider title.


A long-time sponsor of


the annual Winter Equestrian Festival, Jolicoeur initiated the popular Leading Lady Rider Award in 2010 in mem- ory of fellow realtor, Dale Lawler. “I’m really happy that


Erynn won the Overall Lead- ing Lady Rider Award this season,” said Jolicoeur, who considers the Ballard family to be friends as well as clients.


“Although she’s won a weekly Leading Lady Rider Award in past seasons, she’s never won the overall title. I was thrilled when I heard that she was our overall winner this year. Jolicoeur herself enjoyed international


a successful


show jumping career before becoming one of Douglas El- liman’s top real estate bro- kers.


It was her own


experience in the sport that motivated her to develop the Leading Lady Award sponsor- ship at WEF.


“It was one of my fa-


vorite awards to win when I was riding,” said Jolicoeur. “You’re not always the grand prix winner, but when you had a good week, it was nice to be rewarded for being con- sistent. It was always a nice bonus. I won the Leading Lady Award at Spruce Mead- ows and the Washington In- ternational Horse Show when I was riding, and I thought it would be a really nice addi- tion to the Winter Equestrian Festival. That’s why I created this award 17 years ago.”


and Instagram for an insider’s look at her listings.


About Martha W. Jolicoeur Buying or selling a prop-


erty with Martha W. Jolicoeur assures the highest level of professional real estate con- sultation in the Wellington, FL, equestrian community. Jolicoeur understands the im- portance of customer excel- lence and prides herself on dealing honestly and fairly while creating relationships with her customers that con- tinue far beyond a business transaction. For more infor- mation on Jolicoeur’s listings, visit www.marthasproper- ties.com or find her on Face- book and Instagram.


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