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Wilmington, Ohio – Richard Rinehart (USA) and Captain America 10 (Contendro) set the tone for show jumping competition at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic 2 with a win in the $10,000 CWD Welcome Stake.
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Rinehart mastered Anderson Lima’s (BRA) tracks and set an early lead with the nine-year-old Hanoverian gelding, “I was just hoping to jump clean. I thought Anderson built a technical track tonight. There were a lot of questions, but it wasn’t set overly large. It was a good introduction to the week for the horses.”
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Competition has become a family affair for Rinehart Farm, “I am preparing ‘Captain’ for my son Luke. He had school today, but he is dying to come down here for some of the Welcomes. I really enjoy showing against him now. With Captain he has such a good horse under him, so I am anxious for him to give me a run for my money!”
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In great preparation for the weekend, Rinehart stopped the clock in 34.956 seconds to go home with yet another blue to add to the barn.
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The 10-year-old Zangersheide mare, Big Girl Z (Big Star JR KZ x Oglaya), shined bright with Sam Pegg (CAN) in the irons, jumping a consistent and quick double clear round in 35.475 seconds to earn a respectable second place.
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Last week’s winners, Izzy Beisel (USA) and Vegas H (Valentino x Cobrah) returned once again in top form to secure their third podium placing so far in the Winter in the Midwest series. In 37.631 seconds, the 10-year-old Hanoverian gelding earned the yellow ribbon.
$10,000 CWD Welcome Stake Results:
1 Captain America 10, Richard Rinehart, Catherine Rinehart | 0 | 34.956
2 Big Girl Z, Sam Pegg, Ten Sixty Stables | 0 | 35.475
3 Vegas H, Izzy Beisel, David Beisel | 0 | 37.631
4 Brook De Brekka, Sarah Meier, Sarah Meier | 4 | 38.952
5 Tiskel De Kerliven, Liz Hutchinson, Liz Hutchinson | 0 | EL
6 Karlina T, Devin Milan, Garo Kazan | 1 | 82.452
7 Kinsella, Charlotte Clark, Charlotte Clark | 4 | 73.356
8 Diaz Barbotiere, Izzy Beisel, Izzy Beisel | 4 | 73.765
9 The Countness, Skyler Hendricks, Skyler Hendricks | 4 | 74.786
10 Formidable Diamant, Sam Pegg, Phyllis Harlow | 4 | 74.569
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