Stalls & Entries Now Open: Join Us for the 2026 Summer Series at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington
08 APR 26 Wilmington, OH
Wilmington, OHIO – April 9, 2025 – Entries and stall reservations are now open for the World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) Summer Series featuring four weeks of competition, and the all-new Mid Summer Classic. Summer I and II will run from July 9 through July 20, and the Mid Summer Classic and Summer III will run from July 29 through August 9, 2026.
Dates and ratings:
- July 8-12 – Summer I USEF Regional Hunter/Level 4 Jumper
- July 15-19 – Summer II USEF National Hunter/Level 4 Jumper
- July 29-August 2 – Mid Summer Classic USEF National Hunter/Level 3 Jumper
- August 5-9 – Summer III USEF National Hunter/Level 4 Jumper
Hunter Highlights (Summer I)
- $10,000 WEC 3’ Open Derby Hunter
- $1,100 WEC Pony/Children’s Pony Hunter Derby
- $2,500 Non-Pro 2’6” Hunter Derby
Hunter Highlights (Summer II, Mid Summer, Summer III)
- $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby
- $12,500 USHJA National Non-Pro Hunter Derby
- $1,500 USHJA Pony Hunter Derby
- $3,500 Non-Pro 2’6” Hunter Derby
Jumper Highlights (Summer I, II, III)
- $30,000 Grand Prix
- $10,000 Welcome Stake
- $10,000 Futures Prix
- $7,500 1.20m WEC Mini Prix
Jumper Highlights (Mid Summer)
- $25,000 Grand Prix
- $5,000 Welcome Stake
- $5,000 Futures Prix
- $2,500 1.20m WEC Mini Prix
All exhibitors are invited to bring family, friends, and dogs to shop, dine, and enjoy top hunter/jumper sport. Weekly special events will be held with prizes available. WEC events are free and open to the public.
The summer horse shows will be held in WEC’s premier outdoor facilities. Competition will go on, rain or shine, as classes can be moved to climate-controlled indoor facilities in the event of inclement weather.
WEC Young Hunter & Jumper Incentive Program
WEC continues to offer an affordable and exciting way to develop young horses at its centrally located facility. All 4-, 5-, 6-, and 7-year-olds are eligible to be nominated for the 2026 show season.
All nominated jumpers will be eligible for the WEC Young Jumper Championship. Jumpers pay a one-time nomination fee to enter the program. Entry fees and jumper nomination fees will be free for all shows through November 2026.
All nominated hunters will be eligible for the WEC Young Hunter Championship, where 100% of nomination fees collected throughout the year will be paid back as prize money (minimum $2,500 guaranteed). Entry fees in the Young Hunter Division will be free for all shows through November 2026.
The WEC Young Hunter and Jumper Incentive Championships are tentatively scheduled for Fall Classic 3 in October 2026.
View the prize list to learn more about the program.
Reserve Your Onsite Lodging at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington
Exhibitors and guests are encouraged to make lodging reservations early to secure accommodations close to the show grounds. Reservations can be made online at wec.net.
Onsite lodging options include:
• The Wilbur Estate – five luxury suites located steps from arenas, stabling, and The Paddock Club, with free WiFi and VIP parking.
• Cabins – sleep up to six guests within walking distance to barns and arenas.
• Home-Away-From-Home – fully equipped two- and three-bedroom units directly across from the venue.
• RV Sites – full hook-up sites available; must be reserved through stall or entry forms.
About World Equestrian Center
Named one of TIME’s 2024 World’s Greatest Places, World Equestrian Center features two premier equestrian and multidisciplinary venues in Ocala, Florida, and Wilmington, Ohio.
These exclusive facilities comprise state-of-the-art arenas, expansive stadiums, versatile outdoor space, sporting fields and well-appointed exposition centers. An abundance of lodging options and luxury accommodations are conveniently located on-site, along with shopping and dining throughout each property.
Dedicated to offering great sport and good fun in a family-friendly environment, World Equestrian Center promises an unparalleled experience for exhibitors, spectators, vendors, sponsors and retailers built on three core values: Quality. Class. Distinction.
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