Wilmington, Ohio – Exhibitors packed the stands of the Standlee Sanctuary as an elite group of horse-and-athlete combinations made their way around Bobby Murphy’s (USA) tracks. Junior rider Izzy Beisel returned with two of the four horses to make it to the jump-off phase, ultimately securing the win with Diaz Barbotiere (Messire Ardent x Quambera Barbotiere) by nearly four seconds. Coming off her recent fourth […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – The $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby sponsored by The Ohio State Galbreath Equine Center was the highlight event Friday evening in the R+L Arena at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic 11. Ultimately, Kaitlyn Skog returned for the second week in a row with Melissa Hague’s Sazerac to top the leaderboard. Delivering two top performances during Winter Classic 10, Skog’s […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – Sixteen-year-old Amy Krebs (USA) marked her third win in a row at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic 11 during Thursday evening in the $10,000 Welcome Stake. Aboard her third and final entry in the class, Ike (Spartacus x Twister), Krebs returned searching for the win over Bobby Murphy’s (USA) track, “I had a heartbreaker rail on my first one and […]Read More

Wilmington, OHIO – February 22, 2024 – Entries and stall reservations are now open for the World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) Spring/Summer horse shows featuring four weeks of USEF rated hunter/jumper competition in our premier outdoor facilities and nearly $100,000 in prize money and prizes. WEC offers classes for everyone from cross rails to grand prix. Points at these shows will be cumulative and […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – The 2024 Winter in the Midwest series at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington continues Wednesday, February 21 with Winter Classic 11. Competition will run through Sunday, February 24 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 Voltaire Futures Prix, and the $30,000 Grand Prix. World Equestrian Center Magazine VOL […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – Winter Classic 10 at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington featured top hunter/jumper competition from Wednesday, February 14 to Sunday, February 18. Amy Krebs (USA) was unbeatable in the Standlee Sanctuary all week, claiming the win in the both the $10,000 Welcome Stake and the $30,000 Grand Prix. Devin Milan (USA) found herself back on top of the leaderboard in the $10,000 Futures […]Read More

February 19, 2024 – Wilmington, OHIO – Out of an abundance of caution, World Equestrian Center encourages all exhibitors to implement the proper EHV – 1 best practices. While reports have stated that an affected horse was at a facility in Ohio over 200 miles from our location, there have been NO positive cases or reports of horses with symptoms at either venue of World […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on the 17-year-old rider from Columbus, Ohio, Emma Linton. The junior athlete is a frequent competitor in the Sanctuary at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington with her top jumper mounts, Jenni’s Chance (Clinton x Florida S.C.H) and Victory Rw Broekkant Z (Vigo D’arsoullies x Evolution). We caught up with the young rider to learn more about […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – The $30,000 Grand Prix stole the spotlight Saturday evening at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington, where Michael Pegg (CAN) set a first-round track that saw four horse-and-athlete combinations move onto the jump-off. Ultimately, the only junior rider in the field, Amy Krebs (USA) came out on top. Aboard her own, Jabantos (Corsari Van De Helle x Cassima), the pair is no stranger […]Read More

February 17, 2024 – Wilmington, OHIO – Following the report of a positive EHV-1 case at a local Ohio horse show facility, World Equestrian Center (WEC) extends its thoughts and prayers to the affected horses and their owners, trainers and caregivers. While no horses have tested positive for EHV – 1 at WEC – Wilmington, horses that have traveled to another competition venue in Ohio […]Read More