Wilmington, Ohio, USA – November 11, 2023 – As the only clear round in the $30,000 Premier Equestrian Grand Prix, Richard Rinehart (USA) of Westfield, IN, handily took home the win on Vincent, owned by Ron Caraway, on Saturday, November 11. They finished in a conservative 72.619 seconds over a course designed by Michael Pegg (CAN).

Rinehart noted it was a “very nice, fair course.” He added, “There were some unlucky rails. There were five with only one rail down, so definitely one or two of those should have gone clean. I was surprised there were not more clear.”

“Vincent has a lot of experience,” said Rinehart of his mount that has now won four grand prix classes in Wilmington this year. “This was right up his alley and well within his wheelhouse. He jumped super. I’d given him a little bit of a break, so he’s coming back off a rest and picked up right where he left off. I have enjoyed a lot of good times with both Vincent and Ron, and Ron was here tonight cheering him on.”

Rinehart has ridden Vincent, an 11-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding by Van Gogh, for more than two years. “He’s sensitive, extremely careful and does not like to touch the jumps,” described Rinehart. “He’s a little bit timid around the barn but very friendly, and he kind of rides the same way in the ring. He’s not an overly bold horse, so it makes it easy to go fast.”

Second place went to Michael Burnett (USA) and his own Chagrand. They blazed around in 66.716 seconds, but it came at a cost of penalty-points.

Izzy Beisel (USA) and her mount Diaz Barbotiere finished third with penalty-points in 69.841 seconds.

While a grand prix win is always a great way to end a show day, Rinehart enjoyed even more that he got to compete against his son Luke, who is 16 years old and finished in fourth place. 

“My favorite part of the class was that it was the first grand prix that my son Luke has done,” said Rinehart. “I was hoping he would give me a riding lesson, but not yet, maybe next time. I would have enjoyed jumping off against Luke, but I’m fine with the way it turned out!”

Final Results – $30,000 Premier Equestrian Grand Prix

1) Richard Rinehart (USA) & Vincent, Ron Caraway: 0 | 72.619

2) Michael D. Burnett (USA) & Chagrand, Michael D. Burnett: 4 | 66.716

3) Izzy Beisel (USA) & Diaz Barbotiere, Izzy Beisel: 4 | 69.841

4) Luke Reinhart (USA) & Captain America 10, Catherine E. Rinehart: 4 | 71.370

5) Sarah R. Meier (USA) & Nightshade SCF, Sarah R. Meier: 4 | 72.491

6) Patricio Rodriguez (MEX) & Corvet Enigma, Patricio Rodriguez LLC: 4 | 72.651

7) Richard Rinehart (USA) & Caesar, Abby Ruth: 8 | 74.360

8) Lauren Hester (USA) & Canterella van de Hogeborg Z, Hester Equestrian LLC: 8 | 75.174

9) Kait Meggenhofen (USA) & VDL Ivar, Windara Farms Inc.: 12 | 68.674

10) Danielle P. Urban (USA) & Baltino, D Halsey Hooper: 12 | 71.758

Source: Press Release (edited) from World Equestrian Center – Ocala

Photos: © Andrew Ryback Photography

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