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

Wilmington, Ohio – Hunter athletes returned to the R+L Arena Friday afternoon at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington for the first derby day of 2024. Anna Schierholz headlined the day as she took the win in the $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby aboard Sloane Silberman’s Star Struck (Bisquet Balou VD Mispelaere x Espoir D’api). Schierholz was pleased with her start to the winter series […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – After a 10-week riding hiatus, Nicole Loochtan (USA) returned to the Standlee Sanctuary like she never left with her own It’s Me Du Bosquetiau (Dayton Sitte x Mirette Du Bosquetiau). The duo conquered Joey Rycroft’s (CAN) $10,000 Welcome Stake tracks with ease to take home the first featured win of 2024 at the World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic 4. “The […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – The 2024 Winter in the Midwest series at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington will kick off the New Year with Winter Classic 4. Competition will run through Wednesday, January 3 to 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 Futures Prix, and the $30,000 Grand Prix. […]Read More

The 2024 Winter in the Midwest Series at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) will kick off the new year with Winter Classic 4 starting on January 3, 2024. The popular 16-week series, which began in December, boasts a US Equestrian Premier and National/Level 4 Jumper rating and offers more than $4 million in prize money and prizes. WEC – Wilmington offers classes for everyone […]Read More

As we approach the end of another memorable year and step into 2024, it’s a poignant reminder to embrace our passions, strive for excellence and maintain a strong sense of community. We extend our gratitude to our exhibitors, guests, sponsors, retailers and visitors for their tremendous support, and we look forward to sharing new enhancements to help evolve the equestrian lifestyle. As we dive into […]Read More

December 19, 2023 – Wilmington, OHIO – As the 2023 competition season comes to a close, World Equestrian Center – Wilmington thanks Top Bedding for its support of facility through the supply of premier sawdust to ensure maximum comfort, health and safety of equine athletes. Top Bedding continuously prioritizes the well-being of the horses and bettering equestrian sport. With a new facility located in Alabama, […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – Winter Classic 3 concluded competition for 2023 Sunday, December 17 at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington. Sarah Meier (USA) and Nightshade SCF (Baldev x Olisina) earned their first career grand prix win together in 30,000 Grand Prix Saturday evening, while Rokeechobee STB Gino H x Massima Van’t Spieveld) won the $10,000 Futures Prix with Sam Pegg (CAN). Melissa Donnelly (USA) swept the […]Read More