Wilmington, OHIO – May 7, 2024 – World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) is thrilled to debut exciting, affordable opportunities at its centrally located, premier facility. WEC will introduce a new Schooling Show Series this summer and continues to offer the Young Horse Incentive at every show through Fall Classic #3. With five weeks of horse show opportunities, exhibitors can compete in the state-of-the-art outdoor […]Read More

Wilmington, OHIO – April 25, 2024 – Entries and stall reservations remain open for the World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) 2024 Spring/Summer Series. The Spring I and II and Summer I and II horse shows will feature USEF rated hunter/jumper competition and nearly $100,000 in prize money and awards. WEC offers classes for everyone from cross rails to grand prix. Exhibitors can look forward to […]Read More

Wilmington, OHIO – April 18, 2024 – World Equestrian Center (WEC) is pleased to congratulate all athletes and Circuit Award winners at the conclusion of the 2024 Winter in the Midwest Show Series in Wilmington, Ohio. WEC graciously thanks all exhibitors for joining us for the winter season and congratulates all athletes on a successful circuit of equestrian sport. Click here to see if you […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – The final Wilmington Sunday Spotlight of the winter circuit shines on Mara Kranz of Algonquin, Illinois. Kranz has been alongside trainer Kim Gardiner at Perfecta Farm for 23 years, beginning through her junior years until turning professional at the age of 18. Kranz was ringside in Wilmington throughout the 2024 Winter in the Midwest Series with her students and top mount, Wheeler, […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – Show jumping action of the 2024 Winter in the Midwest Series at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington concluded with a thrilling 11-horse jump-off in the $30,000 Standlee Grand Prix, crafted by course designer Bobby Murphy (USA). Canada’s Sam Pegg ultimately ended the Winter Classic 18 where he started, claiming the win with his Gin Tonic 158 (Graf Top x Hauptstutbuch). Pegg followed […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – The final Hunter Derby Friday of the 2024 Winter in the Midwest Series took place in the R+L Arena Friday evening, adopting a new Hunt and Go format to close out the circuit. In the final $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby of World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic 18, it was Hillary Johnson and Copper Fox LLC’s Elliot that captured […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – The final $10,000 Kinetic Vet Welcome Stake of the 2024 Winter in the Midwest Series commenced in the Standlee Sanctuary with Canada’s Sarah Long securing her place on top of the podium with Alan Manning’s Retroflex (Flexible x Selma De La Batia). Long expressed gratitude for her team, “I want to thank his owner, Alan Manning. I am so appreciative of him […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – The 2024 Winter in the Midwest series at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington concludes with Winter Classic 18. Competition will run through Sunday, April 7, and will feature USEF Premier/Level 4 Jumper competition including the $10,000 Welcome Stake, two $15,000 USHJA National Hunter Derbies, the $10,000 Horse Vans LLC Futures Prix, and the $30,000 Standlee Grand Prix. After Hours Family Fun Join […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – Winter Classic 17 at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington featured top hunter/jumper competition from Wednesday, April 3 to Sunday, April 7. Sam Pegg (CAN) returned to Wilmington top the leaderboard in the $30,000 Shires Grand Prix, while Elizabeth Parish (CAN) clinched victory in the $10,000 Horse Vans LLC Futures Prix. Samantha Cooper prevailed in the $15,000 Clinton County CVB USHJA National Open […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on the hard-working young amateur, Sydney Roby of Florence, Kentucky. When Sydney is not in the Standlee Sanctuary with her jumper mounts, she can be found on the ground lending a helping hand to her trainers and barn-mates of Punchestown Stables. Sydney is a consistent friendly face at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) and met […]Read More