Wellington, Florida  – December 14, 2024 – The 2024 ESP Holiday & Horses Series, presented by ArthramidVet reached it climax on Saturday with the $30,000 Zen Elite Equestrian Center Grand Prix. Among a competitive field of 42, McKayla Langmeier (USA) and her longtime partner Jiselle NS, owned by Linda Langmeier, emerged victorious.

Course designer Andy Christiansen (ECU) set a challenging track that saw 12 riders advance to the jump-off. Second in the jump-off order, Langmeier and Jiselle NS delivered a blistering clear round in 39.825 seconds, a time that held through the class.

Kevin Gallagher (IRL) and Ballerina-Hoem, owned by Marigot Bay Farm LLC, came close with a time of 40.879 seconds to finish second.

Pieter de Brabandere (USA) and MTM Caden, owned by Maarten Huygens, secured third place with a clear time of 41.397 seconds.

Reflecting on her horse and groom’s invaluable partnership, Langmeier shared, “I think Jiselle [NS] and her groom have the best partnership; they definitely understand each other really well. And she’s definitely a ‘mare’ kind of horse, so she needs someone that, you know, takes their time and really gives her the extra carrot when she needs it and tells her she’s a good girl. So I really do have an amazing groom that looks after my horses immaculately.”

Final Results – $30,000 Zen Elite Equestrian Center Grand Prix

1) McKayla Langmeier (USA) & Jiselle NS – 0 / 0 – 39.825

2) Kevin Gallagher (IRL) & Ballerina-Hoem – 0 / 0 – 40.879

3) Pieter de Brabandere (USA) & MTM Caden – 0 / 0 – 41.397

Source: Press Release from Wellington International

Photos: © Wellington International / Cassidy Klein

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