Wilmington, Ohio – May 24, 2025 – It was until the final horse-and-rider combination that a clear round was produced in the $20,000 Grand Prix on Sunday morning of World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Spring I. FEI level IV course designer Alan Wade (IRL) crafted a challenging track. Only the winner, Kevin Gallagher (IRL) found the path to success aboard Conor Swail’s Echonix (Aganix Du Seigneur x Echo Peach).

Erika Thornell (USA) and Loveland Equine Investment’s eight-year-old Dutch Warmblood mare, Minerva WB (Ledarco De Septon x Eleanor), were the fastest four faulters in 68.099 seconds to take second place.

Emily Reder (USA) rounded out the top three with her own 10-year-old Selle Francais mare, Favorite Du Chateau (Kannan x Javotte Du Chateau), with four faults in 69.179 seconds.

Final Results – $20,000 Grand Prix of Wilmington

1) Kevin Gallagher (IRL) Echonix, Conor Swail | 0 | 70.062

2) Erika Thornell (USA) & Minerva WB, Loveland Equine Investments | 4 | 68.099

3) Emily Reder (USA) & Favorite du Chateau, Emily Reder | 4 | 69.179

Source: Press Release from World Equestrian Center – Wilmington

Photos: © WEC / Winslow Photography

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