Izzy Beisel & Contigo Snag the $30,000 Standlee Grand Prix Victory

28 FEB 26 Wilmington, OH

An equestrian rider on a brown horse jumps over a green

Wilmington, OH – The $30,000 Standlee Grand Prix brought a strong field of competitors to the Standlee Sanctuary at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC), where six combinations advanced to an exciting jump-off. In the end, it was Izzy Beisel (USA) who came out on top, piloting David Beisel’s Contigo to victory by nearly two seconds.

An equestrian rider on a brown horse jumps over a green "Standlee" obstacle in an indoor arena with empty and occupied seats in the background.
Izzy Beisel & Contigo. Photo by Winslow Photography.

FEI Level III course designer Colm Quinn (IRL) set the 1.40m track that saw six clear rounds in the first phase, with four combinations ultimately producing double-clear efforts.

A rider in maroon attire and helmet guides a brown horse over a blue jump obstacle during an indoor equestrian show jumping event.
Izzy Beisel & Contigo. Photo by Winslow Photography.

Beisel, a familiar face in the winner’s circle at WEC – Wilmington, impressively qualified both of her mounts for the jump-off. She first returned with Diaz Barbotiere but had faults along the way, leaving one final opportunity aboard Contigo.

A rider on a white horse jumps over a colorful obstacle during an indoor equestrian event, with a scoreboard and greenery in the background.
Wilhelm Genn & Katinka. Photo by Winslow Photography.

Wilhelm Genn also advanced two horses to the jump-off and set the early clear pace with Klaus Mauer’s 10-year-old Oldenburg mare Katinka (Kannan x Maylin), last week’s grand prix winner, in 38.437 seconds.

Summer Justus, fresh off a national grand prix victory at WEC – Ocala, continued her strong form with La Belle SCF, crossing the timers in 39.389 seconds, but a rail kept her out of the top placings.

Equestrian rider on a brown horse jumps over a purple and white obstacle during an indoor show jumping competition.
Lanie Thomas & Zendaya HH. Photo by Winslow Photography.

Lanie Thomas came closest to catching Genn’s time, guiding Zendaya HH (Zirocco Blue x Cola) to a clear effort in 38.732 seconds, just two-tenths off the lead, to slot into second at the time.

A group of people stands indoors on a sandy arena with a horse and large prize check; equestrian jumps and flags are visible in the background.
Izzy Beisel & Contigo in the winner’s circle presented by Standlee. Photo by Winslow Photography.

Second-to-last to return, Beisel brought confidence into the ring aboard Contigo, the 12-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding by Carambole. The pair also recently earned a National Grand Prix victory together at WEC – Ocala and continued that momentum in Wilmington. Beisel delivered a quick and efficient round, stopping the clock in 36.707 seconds to take over the lead. The time proved untouchable, securing the win, with Genn finishing second and Thomas rounding out the top three.

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