Wilmington, Ohio – March 16, 2024 –The $30,000 CWD Grand Prix was the highlight event of the evening at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic XIV. In the end, it was junior rider Amy Krebs (USA) who ultimately secured her third grand prix win with her own, Jabantos (Corsari Van De Helle x Cassima).

As the final entry, Krebs needed to simply jump a clear ride to best the only other rider to make it to the short course, Sarah Meier (USA).

Meier returned with her 13-year-old Selle Français gelding, Brook de Brekka (Dollar Du Murier x Ugano Sitteunknown), leaving all of the jumps in place but adding a few faults on the clock in 50.687 seconds, ultimately putting them in second place.

Krebs discussed her thoughts on her jump-off, “I just didn’t want to have a rail. I obviously wasn’t hoping to have the first jump down, but I got that out of the way,” Krebs laughed. “I was just trying to be accurate. I didn’t go too crazy, I didn’t need to be fast. I maybe took one too many tugs in a few places.”

The young rider is frequently in the winner’s circle with her 10-year-old Royal Dutch Sport Horse – Dutch Warmblood (KWPN) gelding and commented on her special partnership with him in the ring, “I have a lot of different types that I have been showing, and a few that I am just getting to know. I have said it a million times, but I am just so confident on Elijah. He gives me that boost of confidence. Even when I don’t ride him great, he is always there for me. I forget about everything else when I am in the ring with him,” said Krebs.

Racking up recent grand prix placings, Krebs discussed how WEC – Wilmington has played a role in her development as a rider, “WEC has really helped me get more comfortable at this height. Even offering the futures prix is so helpful. I started there. I was able to bring up a horse that was new to the level in that class. The courses aren’t overfacing, and it has really helped build my confidence. I wouldn’t have been able to gallop down to big jumps without doing so many of these classes.”

With an unlucky rail down at the first fence, Krebs was able to secure the win in 46.757 seconds. 

Charlotte Clark (USA) and her 14-year-old Irish Sport Horse mare, Kinsella (Capitalist x Jerpoint Mist), were the fastest four faulters in the first round to land third place.

Final Results – $30,000 CWD Grand Prix

1) Amy Krebs (USA) & Jabantos, Amy Krebs | 0 | 4 | 46.757

2) Sarah Meier (USA) & Brook De Brekka, Sarah Meier | 0 | 7 | 50.687

3) Charlotte Clark (USA) & Kinsella, Charlotte Clark | 4 | 73.88

4) Amy Krebs (USA) & Hey Alexa, Avanti Sporthorses LLC | 4 | 74.579

5) Sarah Meier (USA) & Nightshade SCF, Sarah Meier | 4 | 75.408

6) Sarah Long (USA) & Retroflex, Alan Manning | 4 | 75.57

7) Shawn Butler (USA) & BSH Matinee, Shawn Butler | 8 | 76.782

8) Luke Rinehart (USA) & Caesar, Catherine Rinehart | 8 | 79.244

9) Richard Rinehart (USA) & Hendrik Wildricks, Chris Richards | 12 | 76.407

10) Amy Krebs (USA) & Ike, Amy Krebs | 12 | 82.877

Source: Press Release from World Equestrian Center

Photos: © WEC / Winslow Photography

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