Wilmington, Ohio – January 20, 2023 –The junior athletes at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington dominated the $30,000 Grand Prix Saturday evening in the Standlee Sanctuary. In a four-horse jump-off, it was Izzy Beisel (USA) that claimed the win with the second of her two mounts, Vegas H (Valentino x Cobrah).

Beisel led the way in Joe Carnicom’s (USA) short course with her first horse, Diaz Barbotiere, and secured the quickest time with an unfortunate four faults. The young athlete came back as the last to go with the same plan in mind and was careful of the second oxer.

“On my first horse, I just wanted to keep the jumps up because he is always so fast, but I had a rail. On Vegas I didn’t want to make the same mistake at the second jump, so I was sure to be careful with that. I was lucky to have two in it because I knew the track. I caught a glimpse of Amy [Krebs] galloping from the one stride to the triple bar and I knew I really would have to go there.”

As the final entry, Beisel had to beat last week’s Grand Prix and Welcome Stake winner, Amy Krebs (USA).

The junior rider of Franklin, Tennessee, was on a roll with her top mount, Jabantos (Corsari Van De Helle x Cassima) and posted the time to beat of 38.131 seconds. Ultimately, Beisel stepped on the gas pedal landing Krebs and her 10-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding with the red ribbon.

Beisel galloped around the track with her 10-year-old Hanoverian gelding in 38.092 seconds to slide into the top spot for their first career grand prix win together.

Beisel discussed the camaraderie at WEC – Wilmington, “I learned so much in Florida and I think it helped my confidence a lot. To be back at WEC, it feels like we are just back at home. Everyone here is just so friendly. All of the juniors are nice to each other here. At other horse shows it can get so competitive, and everyone here is just so kind. I think something about the atmosphere here just helps people to chill out. There is just something about this place!”

In typical fashion, Beisel “was just having fun out there!”

Sam Pegg (CAN) and his quickest horse in the barn, Gin Tonic 158 (Graf Top x Hauptstutbuch), rounded out the top three. The 11-year-old Hanoverian gelding showed his fiery personality around the track and secured third place in 40.026 seconds.

Final Results – $30,000 Grand Prix of Wilmington

1) Izzy Beisel (USA) & Vegas H, David Beisel | 0 | 38.092

2) Amy Krebs (USA) & Jabantos, Amy Krebs | 0 | 38.313

3) Sam Pegg (CAN) & Gin Tonic 158, Sam Pegg | 0 | 40.026

4) Izzy Beisel (USA) & Diaz Barbotiere, Izzy Beisel | 4 | 36.711

5) Amy Krebs (USA) & Ike, Amy Krebs | 4 | 77.593

6) Michael Janson (USA) & Aruba Van’t Eigenlo Z, Kimberly Janson | 4 | 82.46

7) Mindy Coretz (USA) & Nicolina, Eighteen Acres Farm | 4 | 84.63

8) Charlotte Clark (USA) & Kinsella, Charlotte Clark | 8 | 75.872

9) Richard Rinehart (USA) & Hendrik Wildricks, Chris Richards | 8 | 79.325

10) Sam Pegg (CAN) & Big Girl Z, Sam Pegg | 12 | 78.157

Source: Press Release from World Equestrian Center

Photos: © WEC / Winslow Photography

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