Wilmington, Ohio – December 09, 2023 – Seventeen decorated horse-and-athlete combinations put on a show in the Standlee Sanctuary over FEI Level III course designer Anderson Lima’s (BRA) tracks for the $30,000 Grand Prix. In the end, Richard Rinehart (USA) and Sarah Meier (USA) each raced towards a spot on the podium, riding for the red, white and blue.

In his typical fashion Richard Rinehart (USA) went early in the second round and set a quick pace with Ron Caraway’s Vincent (Van Gogh x Nirande) of 42.024 seconds. Rinehart’s lead held until ultimately surpassed by Pegg by nearly two full seconds, landing them in second.

Sarah Meier (USA) piloted her own 10-year-old Belgian Warmblood gelding Nightshade SCF (Baldev x Olisina) to a respectable third place finish amongst the quick crowd in 42.646 seconds, just shy of second place.

Final Results – $30,000 Grand Prix

1) Sam Pegg (CAN) & Gin Tonic 158, Ten Sixty Stables | 0 | 40.29

2) Richard Rinehart (USA) & Vincent, Ron Caraway | 0 | 42.024

3) Sarah Meier (USA) & Nightshade SCF, Sarah Meier | 0 | 42.646

4) Wilhelm Genn (GER) & Quincidence, Wilhelm Genn | 0 | 46.675

5) Liz Hutchinson (USA) & Triskel de Kerliven, Liz Hutchinson | 0 | 47.063

6) Rebbeca Gutstein (USA) & Honneur T&L Z, Rebecca Gutstein | 0 | 47.075

7) Patricio Rodrigeuz (MEX) & Corvet Enigma, Patricio Rodriguez LLC | 4 | 41.769

8) Sam Pegg (CAN) & Formidable Diamant, Phyllis Harlow | 4 | 42.581

9) Michael Burnett (USA) & Chagrand, Michael Burnett | 4 | 43.868

10) Izzy Beisel (USA) & Vegas H, David Beisel | 4 | 44.825

Source: Press Release (edited) from World Equestrian Center

Photos: © WEC / Winslow Photography

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