Wilmington, Ohio – July 17, 2025 – Jumpers once again took center stage in the Standlee Sanctuary at World Equestrian Center (WEC) – Wilmington during Winter Classic 6. A competitive field vied for top honors, but it was last-to-go Luke Rinehart (USA) who ultimately prevailed, besting his father’s time aboard The Diamant Rose Z (Toulon x Diamant Z) with the fastest effort of the evening.

Only four combinations advanced to the jump-off with clear first rounds, and just three went on to deliver double-clear performances.

Richard Rinehart (USA) was first to return, setting the early pace aboard his own Lorstakov (Lordanos x Milena V). He guided the 17-year-old Holsteiner gelding to a quick and efficient round, stopping the clock at 40.196 seconds.

Michael Janson (USA) followed with Kimberly Janson’s Ringo Star PS (Cicero Z x Hivita), producing another clear effort aboard the nine-year-old Belgian Warmblood gelding, but he came up just fractions short in 40.416 seconds.

Ragan Roberts gave it a strong effort with Queen Bee Z, but a pair of rails kept the pair out of contention.

Last to go, Luke Rinehart was poised to challenge his father’s leading time. Aboard the seasoned 15-year-old Zangersheide mare, The Diamant Rose Z, he flew around the short course, taking tidy turns and leaving out strides to stop the clock in a blistering 38.926 seconds, rising to the top of the leaderboard and galloping away with the lion’s share of the prize money.

Final Results – $30,000 Grand Prix of WEC – Wilmington

1) Luke Rinehart (USA) & The Diamant Rose Z – 0 / 0 – 38.926

2) Richard Rinehart (USA) & Lorstakov – 0 / 0 – 40.196

3) Michael Janson (USA) & Ringo Star PS – 0 / 0 – 40.416

Source: Press Release from World Equestrian Center

Photos: © WEC / Winslow Photography

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