Wilmington, Ohio – It was a banner day for Izzy Beisel (USA) in the Standlee Sanctuary at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic 8, claiming both the win and third place honors in the $30,000 Grand Prix, and the win in the $10,000 Futures Prix. “That was so fun. It is the first time I have won both classes too. I told my dad […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – Anna Schierholz continued her winning ways in the $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic 8, this time with her dearest Constellation (Cellestial). Schierholz earned back-to-back derby wins during her most recent trip to WEC – Wilmington, but the win with Constellation was even more special to the professional of Clouds End Farm. “I imported […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – Featured competition of Winter Classic 8 began with the $10,000 EquiJet Welcome Stake in the Standlee Sanctuary Thursday afternoon. Nicole Loochtan (USA) returned to World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) to find her way back on top with her own It’s Me Du Bosquetiau (Dayton Sitte x Mirette Du Bosquetiau). Loochtan, of Stone Creek Stables in Georgetown, Kentucky, returned to WEC – […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – The 2024 Winter in the Midwest series at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington continues Wednesday, January 31 with Winter Classic 8. Competition will run through Sunday, February 4 and will feature USEF Premier/Level 4 Jumper competition including the $10,000 EquiJet Welcome Stake, two $15,000 USHJA National Hunter Derbies, the $10,000 Futures Prix, and the $30,000 Grand Prix. World Equestrian Center Magazine VOL […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – Winter Classic 7 at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington featured top hunter/jumper competition from Wednesday, January 24 to Sunday, January 28. Canada’s Sam Pegg swept the $30,000 Grand Prix on Saturday evening, while Claire Austin (USA) sped to the win in the $10,000 Futures Prix. Incredible lived up to his name Friday in the R+L, winning the $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on Mindy Coretz of Eighteen Acres Farm. The professional rider of Tulsa, Oklahoma, made the journey to World Equestrian Center – Wilmington for the first time with her grand prix mount, Nicolina, and a group of talented client and personal horses. Coretz brings a heartwarming light to the sport, with her love for the horses and […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – Canada’s Sam Pegg stole the show in the $30,000 Grand Prix at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic 7, securing a one-two finish with Gin Tonic 158 (Graf Top x Hauptstutbuch) and Formidable Diamant (Diamant De Semilly x Nobel Lady), respectively. The professional athlete of Ten Sixty Stables rode four entries in the Saturday night class, taking home the lion’s share […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – Twelve points separated Kelsey Epperson and Pamella Kissman’s Incredible (El Salvador x Budine) from second place in the $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic 7. With two blue ribbons early in the week in the 3’6” Green Hunter division, the preparation to get ‘Jack’ to the ring was quite simple.   “We give him […]Read More

WILMINGTON, Ohio – January 26, 2023 – For the first time, World Equestrian Center – Wilmington is pleased to introduce the 2024 Summer Schooling Show Series. WEC is thrilled to offer five weeks of affordable horse show opportunities for exhibitors to compete in our state-of-the-art outdoor arenas in classes from the walk-trot to the 1.20m jumpers. Exhibitors can expect the same quality, efficiency and family-friendly environment […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – The Standlee Sanctuary welcomed horse-and-athlete combinations for the $10,000 CWD Welcome Stake during the World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic 7, where Sam Pegg (CAN) saved the best for last with Formidable Diamant (Diamant De Semilly x Nobel Lady) to take the win. The coming nine-year-old Selle Francais gelding owned by Harlow Investment Enterprises LLC is a particularly special horse to […]Read More