Charlotte Bettendorf Claims One-Two Finish in $30,000 Clinton County CVB Grand Prix at WEC – Wilmington

22 MAR 26 Wilmington, OH

A rider in equestrian gear jumps a brown horse over an obstacle during an indoor show jumping competition.

Wilmington, Ohio – The $30,000 Clinton County CVB Grand Prix concluded featured competition at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) Winter Classic 15 with 14 entries taking center stage in the Standlee Sanctuary.  

A rider wearing a helmet and show attire jumps a brown horse over a green obstacle during an indoor equestrian event.
Charlotte Bettendorf & Kalliope. Photo by Winslow Photography.

In the end, Charlotte Bettendorf made her first trip to Wilmington one to remember as she jumped to a one-two finish with Kalliope and Good Girl DK, respectively.

Equestrian rider in formal attire sits on a decorated horse wearing a winner's sash and ribbons at an indoor competition venue.
Charlotte Bettendorf & Kalliope. Photo by Winslow Photography.

Joe Carnicom crafted the track that saw six partnerships move onto the jump-off, but Bettendorf was the only athlete to find the path to leave all the rails intact.

A rider and horse jump over a yellow and white obstacle during an indoor equestrian show jumping competition.
Charlotte Bettendorf & Kalliope. Photo by Winslow Photography.

Aboard the 10-year-old Belgian Sport Horse mare, Kalliope (Emerald Van’t Ruytershof x Delight), Bettendorf found the only double clear effort.

Five people and a horse pose indoors; one person on horseback wears riding attire and ribbons, while two others hold a large ceremonial check and prize items in front of a Clinton County sign.
Charlotte Bettendorf & Kalliope in the winner’s circle presented by Clinton County CVB. Photo by Winslow Photography.

The duo stopped the clock in 39.704 seconds to lead the victory gallop.

A rider in equestrian gear guides a horse over a green jump during an indoor show jumping competition.
Charlotte Bettendorf & Good Girl DK. Photo by Winslow Photography.

Next with Good Girl DK (Ceira D’ick x Cool Girl D’ick), a 10-year-old Selle Francais mare, Bettendorf left all the jumps up with a single time fault securing second place in 45.759 seconds.

A rider in equestrian gear and helmet jumps a brown horse over a white and yellow hurdle during an indoor show jumping competition.
Lanie Thomas & Zendaya HH. Photo by Winslow Photography.

Thursday’s Welcome Stake winner, Lanie Thomas, found her second podium finish of the week. Aboard the 10-year-old mare, Zendaya HH (Zirocco Blue x Cola), she crossed the timers in 40.019 seconds with an unfortunate four fault score to round out the top three.

$30,000 Clinton County CVB Grand Prix Results

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