Wilmington, Ohio – Winter Classic 5 featured World Championship Hunter Rider Week (WCHR) at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington as well as top show jumping competition from Wednesday, January 10 to Sunday, January 14. Richard Rinehart returned to the top of the leaderboard in the $10,000 Welcome Stake Thursday evening. Anna Schierholz stole the spotlight during WCHR week with her second consecutive win in the […]Read More

Family dinner around the kitchen table was a symbol of love and happiness for Alex Lynch during her childhood. Ending the day with a full plate surrounded by her loved ones was only the beginning of her passion for cooking. In her hometown of Groveport, Ohio, Alex was placed into her very first food and beverage job at a local family-owned pizzeria. She quickly became […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on Amy Krebs. The junior rider of Franklin, Tennessee, has been a fierce competitor in the open jumper classes at WEC – Wilmington since the 2023 season with her own Jabantos, and claimed her first career grand prix win at Winter Classic 5. The 16-year-old is a force to be reckoned with and has gained the […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – The crowd in the Standlee Sanctuary cheered loudly as 16-year-old Amy Krebs (USA) earned her first ever grand prix win in the $30,000 Grand Prix sponsored by Tribute Equine Nutrition at WEC – Wilmington Winter Classic 5. Krebs, the youngest rider in the field, and her own Jabantos (Corsari Van De Helle x Cassima) bested an eight-horse jump-off of nearly all professional […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – World Champion Hunter Rider (WCHR) week at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington culminated with the $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby Friday evening in the R+L Arena. The field of experienced hunter athletes and competitive horses were impressing the judges with many scores separated by half a point. Ultimately, Anna Scheirholz scored her second consecutive win with Sloane Silberman’s Star Struck (Bisquet […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – Richard Rinehart (USA) dominated Joe Carnicom’s (USA) technically set $10,000 Welcome Stake track at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic 5, claiming first and third place honors with Captain America 10 and Caesar, respectively. Rinehart was not concerned about the challenges of the course, “They are both experienced horses, so I wasn’t worried. There were a few harder turns with the […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – The 2024 Winter in the Midwest series at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington continues Wednesday, January 10 with Winter Classic 5. Competition will run through Sunday, January 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 Tipperary Equestrian Futures Prix, and the $30,000 Tribute Equine Nutrition Grand Prix. World […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – Winter Classic 4 of the 2024 Winter in the Midwest Series kicked off the new year at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington from Wednesday, January 4 to Sunday, January 7. Nicole Loochtan had a banner week, winning both the $10,000 Welcome Stake and the $30,000 Grand Prix. Jessica Lobmiller captured the victory in the $10,000 Futures Prix. Anna Schierholz impressed in the […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on Jordan Renzi of Columbus, Ohio. The University of Toledo student has been a frequent rider and groom at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington alongside the team at Kendalwood Farm. Jordan can be found back in the barn with her favorite horse, Kinsella, or in the Standlee Sanctuary aboard one of the many jumper mounts at […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio –Nicole Loochtan (USA) returned to her winning ways on Saturday evening with her It’s Me Du Bosquetiau (Dayton Sitte x Mirette Du Bosquetiau) for the $30,000 Grand Prix at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic 4. Joey Rycroft’s (CAN) track saw five horse-and-athlete combinations move onto the jump-off phase, where Loochtan, of Stone Creek Stables, was the only double clear effort of […]Read More