Wilmington, Ohio – Exhibitors and show jumping enthusiasts alike flocked to the outdoor jumper arena Saturday evening at World Equestrian Center – Ohio for the $25,000 Grand Prix sponsored by Standlee. The sun set over 15 competitive horse-and-athlete combinations as they attempted Joey Rycroft’s (USA) challenging first-round track. Of the four riders to secure their place in the jump-off, it was Richard Rinehart (USA) and […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – Hunter athletes gathered Friday evening during Summer II at World Equestrian Center – Ohio for the $10,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby sponsored by IDA Development. An established field of 33 stylish horse-and-athlete combinations flowed over Joey Rycroft’s (USA) track, but it was Colleen Holton (USA) and her own Udefix (Uccello x Contendra) that impressed the judges for the win. Holton, of Carraway […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – Twenty jumper athletes returned to World Equestrian Center – Ohio for the first featured class of Summer II. The grand outdoor arena set the stage for the $7,500 Welcome Stake sponsored by Kentucky Equine Research. Just two horse-and-athlete combinations managed to jump a double clear effort, and it was Patricio Rodriguez (ARG) and his own firey mare Corvet Enigma (Corvet Embrujo x […]Read More

July 20, 2023 – Wilmington, OHIO – World Equestrian Center – Ohio is pleased to welcome Kerrits Performance Equestrian Apparel to its family of sponsors for the 2023 show season. WEC – Ohio is committed to partnering with brands that strive to make a positive impact on the equestrian community.  “We are really excited to partner with World Equestrian Center,” said Melissa Hubbard, CEO, Kerrits […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – World Equestrian Center Summer II will run from Wednesday, July 19 to Sunday, July 23. This week will feature USEF hunter/jumper competition including the $7,500 Kentucky Equine Research Welcome Stake, the $10,000 IDA Development USHJA National Hunter Derby, the $7,500 Futures Prix, and the $25,000 Standlee Grand Prix. All featured classes will take place in the newly renovated, picturesque outdoor arenas. The […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – Summer I at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington kicked off competition for the 2023 Summer Series from Wednesday, July 12 to Sunday, July 16. Richard Rinehart (USA) stole the spotlight in the Standlee Sanctuary Saturday evening, while Catherine Rinehart topped the leaderboard in the $10,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby.   Although a stormy day moved competition indoors to the Standlee Sanctuary arena, […]Read More

Featured hunter competition concluded Saturday evening with the $2,500 Non-Pro Hunter Derby sponsored by Premier Equestrian. A field of 28 gathered to jump Joey Rycroft’s (USA) tracks, but it was Kaelyn Stevick and the elegant Porfidio (Quirado x D-La Luna) that conquered all. Stevick piloted Donald Stewart’s 13-year-old Holsteiner gelding to a foot-perfect first round track to secure their place in the handy phase. The […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on Candy Lane Acres. The family operation out of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is home to professionals Chelsie Stair-Alter and Hayley Stair. Together, the dynamic sister duo run their successful business traveling the East Coast with horse show clients, while also running pony camps at their home base throughout the summer. We caught up with Chelsie Stair-Alter between […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – World Equestrian Center – Wilmington played host to a field of 22 elite jumper athletes for the $25,000 Grand Prix of Summer I. A stormy day moved competition indoors to the Standlee Sanctuary arena, though the gloomy weather did not deter Richard Rinehart (USA) as he dominated Saturday’s show jumping competition. The stands were packed, and the crowd roared for Ron Caraway’s […]Read More

Olivia Alcorta grew up on a farm in Connecticut where she started riding at the age of 3. She attended Foxcroft School in Virginia, where her junior career focused on show jumping. Later, her studies at Boston University allowed for flying down to WEF, when possible, to compete as an amateur. After college, traveling replaced competing, but the pull of a revered childhood and farm […]Read More