Wilmington, Ohio – Nineteen combinations met to contest Scott Alder’s (USA) tracks in the $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby, but it was Melissa Donnelly that impressed with two consistent trips aboard Elizabeth Becker’s Cinda (VDL Douglas x What Pride) to take the win. Donnelly also rounded out the top three with Becker’s Corlando 49. The night proved special for Donnelly, “It has been a […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – Amy Krebs (USA) stood alone as the only clear effort in the $10,000 Welcome Stake of World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic 10. Not only did the junior rider take top honors with Avanti Sporthorses LLC’s Hey Alexa (Elvis Ter Putte x Grenache VD Merrihoeve), but also second place with her top mount Jabantos (Corsari Van De Helle x Cassima). With […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – The 2024 Winter in the Midwest series at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington continues Wednesday, February 14 with Winter Classic 10. Competition will run through Sunday, February 18 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 Futures Prix, and the $30,000 Grand Prix. World Equestrian Center Magazine VOL IV […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – Winter Classic 9 at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington featured top hunter/jumper competition from Wednesday, February 7 to Sunday, February 11. Devin Milan (USA) scored two featured wins in the $10,000 Premier Equestrian Welcome Stake and the $30,000 Grand Prix. Nicole Loochtan (USA) clinched the win in the $10,000 Futures Prix. Kristjan Good (CAN) stole the spotlight in the $15,000 USHJA National […]Read More

February 13, 2024 – Wilmington, OHIO – Featuring numerous locally owned small businesses, tack stores, boutique retail shops, and an old-fashioned candy store, Vendor Village at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) is the perfect place to find your valentine the ideal gift. In addition, the WEC-branded A Sudden Impulse, located in the R+L Hallway, will be offering special Valentine’s Day deals during Winter Classic […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on Brandon Gibson’s eight-year-old Selle Francais staillion, Grimoire d’Elphen, also known as Graham. The stunning Paint stallion by Thunder Gesmeray out of Dior d’Elphen can be found in picture-perfect form in the 3’9” Green Hunters and the National Derbies with Gibson in the irons. Though Graham never fails to impress with his presence in the ring, […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – The ladies stole the show in the $30,000 Grand Prix of World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic 9, with Devin Milan scoring her second featured win of the week with Garo Kazan’s Conquest (Colestus x Excellenta C). Anderson Lima (BRA) set a welcoming first round track seeing five horse-and-athlete combinations move onto the short course, with only Milan and Nicole Loochtan […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – The $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby of World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic 9 showcased 17 horse-and-athlete combinations, though none could touch Kristjan Good and Ava Apostolopoulos’s Cassias 6 (Casall x Castella 79). The professional athlete of Campbellville, Ontario, made his yearly trip to the climate-controlled facility with a group of star hunters, but his newest ride was untouchable earning […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – World Equestrian Center – Wilmington played host to the $10,000 Welcome Stake of Winter Classic 9 to kick off weekly featured competition. Speed was ultimately the name of the game for Devin Milan (USA) and Garo Kazan’s Conquest (Colestus x Excellenta C), as they rode to the top of the leaderboard. After a trying first few days back to the show ring, […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – The 2024 Winter in the Midwest series at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington continues Wednesday, February 7 with Winter Classic 9. Competition will run through Sunday, February 11 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 Premier Equestrian Futures Prix, and the $30,000 Grand Prix. World Equestrian Center Magazine […]Read More