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Wilmington, OH – World Equestrian Center – Wilmington 2022 Fall Classic Show Series kicked off last week with exciting indoor hunter/jumper competition. Santiago Lambre and The Diamant Rose Z reunited for victory in the $50,000 WEC Grand Prix. While, Allie McBreen and MTM Bentley captured the lion’s share of the prize money in the $20,000 WEC Wilmington 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby. Read on for additional highlights from the week.
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Santiago Lambre (BRA) and his own The Diamant Rose Z won the $50,000 WEC – Wilmington Grand Prix.
“I sold her after the winter circuit, but she is a bit tough to ride so I just got her back and have been riding her for only a few weeks. I am excited to show her more this winter.”
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Richard Rinehart (USA) and Niki Martin’s Kalou won the $10,000 WEC – Wilmington Futures Prix; Rinehart was also third aboard Ron Caraway’s Vincent.
“Niki Martin and Ron Caraway are both fantastic owners. I am so happy to be able to deliver great rounds on both horses. My wife won the 3’ Open National Hunter Derby yesterday, so it’s great to keep the hot streak going.”
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Allie McBreen and Lori Taylor’s MTM Bentley captured the top prize in the $20,000 WEC – Wilmington 3’6″-3’9″ Hunter Derby. The pair earned scores of 84.5 and 89.
“MTM Bentley is an amazing horse. David [Beisel] has helped me a lot with him. Lori [Taylor] is a super supportive owner. She let me practice a bunch last week so we were well prepared for today.”
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Catherine Rinehart and Hero were victorious in the $10,000 USHJA National 3′ Open Hunter Derby.
“I am a little better off the left lead, so I decided to come to fence one on a nice left bend so I could take the inside turn to the cornstalk fence. I think it might have brushed his belly, so he got a little quick for a few steps but then came right back to me.”
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Hannah Eddlemon and Addison Mae King’s Donatello captured the $10,000 USHJA National 3’ Non Pro Hunter Derby win.
“Turtle [Donatello] is perfect. When his owner Addison isn’t here, I get the opportunity to show him. He’s so much fun and a fantastic horse. Once you get him in a rhythm, he will just carry and walk you down the lines. It’s the best feeling.”
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Tiffany Hammack and Verdi O’Merveilles took the blue ribbon in the $15,000 WEC – Wilmington Welcome Stake.
“He’s been surprisingly fresh here. I have been riding him for about a year, so I am unsure how much he’s shown inside. He was pretty amped yesterday, but luckily, we got a paddock here, so I was able to throw him out for a few hours this morning.”
Congratulations to all entries on a successful first week of showing!
Photos courtesy of Winslow Photography
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