Wilmington, Ohio – The R+L Arena at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington set the stage for hunter derby Friday of Winter Classic 14 of the 2023 Winter in the Midwest Series. Course designer Michael Pegg (CAN) switched gears this week to decorate the indoor arena for the field of hunter athletes. To conclude the day, it was Melissa Donnelly (USA) and Cinda (VDL Douglas x […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – The $10,000 Welcome Stake kicked off show jumping action Thursday evening at WEC Ohio Winter Classic 14. Twelve challengers made their way down the tunnel to tackle Joseph Carnicom’s (USA) technically set track and ride for the top prize. Cooper Beisel (USA) ultimately led the pack as he raced to the finish with Azealia (Quintero x Salma) and earned his first welcome […]Read More

March 16, 2023 – Wilmington, OHIO – World Equestrian Center – Wilmington is pleased to welcome Top Bedding to its family of sponsors for the 2023 competition season. WEC – Wilmington is proud to partner with organizations that contribute to the well-being of equine athletes. World Equestrian Center – Wilmington will host a myriad of equestrian events at the state-of-the-art, climate-controlled facility in 2023. Top […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio– Winter Classic #14 of the 2023 Winter in the Midwest Series will take place at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington from Wednesday, March 15 to Sunday, March 19. This week will feature thrilling hunter/jumper competition including the $10,000 Welcome Stake, the $15,000 GGT-Footing USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby, the $15,000 USHJA National Non-Pro 3’ Hunter Derby, the $10,000 GGT-Footing Futures Prix and […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – Wilmington, Ohio – Competition for Winter Spring Forward concluded at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington on Sunday, March 12. Lani Hutchison (USA) stole the spotlight Saturday as she earned her first grand prix win in the $30,000 Shires Equestrian Products Grand Prix. In the R+L Arena, Melissa Donnelly (USA) impressed the judges to win the $15,000 USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby. […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on Australia’s Samuel Overton of Overton Showjumping. The hardworking professional athlete juggles his incredible showjumping career while also running a business designing, manufacturing and installing sleeper cab air conditioners on the road. He stopped at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington with his 14-year-old Warmblood gelding, Oaks Cassanova, to jump indoors and prepare for their debut at […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – Exhibitors flocked to the Sanctuary Arena Saturday evening at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington for the $30,000 Shires Equestrian Products Grand Prix. International course designer Michael Pegg (CAN) built the track that proved challenging for the field with just a lone combination posting a clear jumping effort. Lani Hutchison (USA) prevailed to stand atop the podium for her first ever grand prix […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – The R+L Arena at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington played host to a notable field of hunter riders for the $15,000 USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby Friday evening. Twenty-three combinations tried their hand at Joseph Carnicom’s (USA) track, designed to allow riders to showcase their horse’s style and scope. Melissa Donnelly (USA) played to her horse’s strengths, strategically piloting Corlando 49 […]Read More

March 10, 2023 – WILMINGTON, Ohio – World Equestrian Center – Wilmington is pleased to welcome students back to Dragonfly Academy. Dragonfly Academy is a private school and tutoring center designed to provide student athletes with a customized educational support program that recognizes their demanding equestrian sports schedule. Dragonfly collaborates with accredited schools nationally and worldwide to accommodate a variety of student needs. Tailored to […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – Featured show jumping competition of Winter Spring Forward got underway Thursday evening with the $10,000 Welcome Stake sponsored by Kentucky Performance Products. International course designer Michael Pegg (CAN) crafted the tracks for the field of horse-and-athlete combinations, where Sam Pegg (CAN) and new top mount, Gin Tonic 158 (Graf Top x Sanjador) came out on top once again. Pegg, of Ten Sixty […]Read More