Wilmington, Ohio– Winter Classic #11 of the 2023 Winter in the Midwest Series will take place at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington from Wednesday, February 22 to Sunday, February 26. This week will feature thrilling hunter/jumper competition including the $10,000 Welcome Stake, the $15,000 USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby, the $15,000 USHJA National Non-Pro 3’ Hunter Derby, the $10,000 Futures Prix and the $30,000 […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – Competition for Winter Classic #10 culminated at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington on Sunday, February 19. The Sanctuary Arena welcomed Megan Bash (USA) into the winner’s circle as she earned her second grand prix win of the 2023 Winter in the Midwest Series aboard Jackson VDL (Zirocco Blue VDL x Design O) in the $30,000 CWD Grand Prix. Matthew Piccolo (USA) stole […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on Emma Crawford of Promise Hill Farm in Elgin, Illinois. The ten-year-old junior rider has piloted jumpers and hunters around World Equestrian Center – Wilmington since she was four years old, but she is infamous for her unique trick riding with her beloved pony, Gabby. Crawford has performed in the Sanctuary Arena during the National Anthem […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – The stands were packed in the Sanctuary Arena at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington as show jumping competition came to a head with the $30,000 CWD Grand Prix of Winter Classic 10. In the end, it was Megan Bash (USA) and Jackson VDL (Zirocco Blue VDL x Design O) that galloped away with a grand applause as the only duo to jump […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – The R+L Arena saw a total of 57 brilliant horse-and-athlete combinations Friday evening for the hunter derbies of Winter Classic #10. Scott Alder (USA) designed the elegant tracks that allowed riders to showcase the athleticism and natural talent of their mounts. Matthew Piccolo and Constellation (Cellestial) galloped away with top honors in the competitive $15,000 USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby, besting […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – The $10,000 Welcome Stake kicked off thrilling show jumping competition of Winter Classic #10. An elite field of athletes attempted Robert Barton’s (USA) track with half moving on to the jump-off round. Izzy Beisel once again sped to the top of the class, piloting her own Diaz Barbotiere (Messire Ardent x Quambera Barbotiere) to the quickest time of the field, adding another […]Read More

February 16, 2023 – Wilmington, OHIO – World Equestrian Center Wilmington is pleased to welcome GGT-Footing to its family of sponsors for the 2023 show season. WEC – Wilmington is thrilled to partner with companies like GGT-Footing who are committed to the well-being of equine athletes and bettering equestrian sport through the use of advanced technologies. “Working with Sponsorship Sales Manager Adam Bray, and the […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio– Winter Classic #10 of the 2023 Winter in the Midwest Series will take place at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington from Wednesday, February 15 to Sunday, February 19. This week will feature thrilling hunter/jumper competition including the $10,000 Welcome Stake, the $15,000 USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby, the $15,000 USHJA National Non-Pro 3’ Hunter Derby, the $10,000 Futures Prix and the $30,000 […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – Competition for Winter Classic #9 concluded at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Sunday, February 12. Feature competition reached a crescendo as Izzy Beisel (USA) earned her second grand prix win of her career in the $30,000 Grand Prix Saturday evening in the Sanctuary. While in the R+L Arena, Jennifer Schwartz (USA) dominated the $15,000 USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby taking home […]Read More

Ocala, FL – This week’s Ocala Sunday Spotlight shines on local junior rider Chelsea Stopford of Reddick, Florida. Stopford is not only an incredible emerging athlete that dabbles in all three disciplines, but she is also a straight A student that is ranked third in her class. Read on to learn more about Stopford and her junior career. WEC: How did you get started riding? […]Read More