Wilmington, Ohio – Winter in the Midwest 2023 Winter Classic #8 feature competition got underway in the Sanctuary Arena this afternoon with the $10,000 WEC Welcome Stake. Fifteen elite show jumping athletes convened to ride for the top prize and find their place in the winner’s circle. Izzy Beisel (USA) entered the arena with unmatched confidence and bested the field aboard Vegas H (Valentino x […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – Winter Classic #8 of the 2023 Winter in the Midwest Series will take place at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington from Wednesday, February 1 to Sunday, February 5. This week of competition will feature thrilling hunter and hunter and jumper classes 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, […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – Winter Classic #7 concluded at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Sunday, January 29. Competition was fierce in both the hunter and jumper rings throughout the week with impressive wins in each feature class. Megan Bash (USA) and FF Dior amazed the crowd in the Sanctuary with their win in the $30,000 Grand Prix while Kristjan Good (CAN) swept the $15,000 USHJA National […]Read More

World Equestrian Center is pleased to recognize our hard-working exhibitors with year-end championship awards. Exhibitors accumulated points based on placings at World Equestrian Center shows at both the Wilmington and Ocala venues throughout the 2022 competition season. Championship prizes and ribbons have been awarded up to sixth place in nearly 200 divisions. Year-end awards may be picked up at either facility.  Click below to see […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on the father-daughter amateur duo, Barney and Olivia Jacob. The Jacobs, originally from Lake Angelus, Michigan, share a growing love for the sport and continue to show alongside each other throughout the competition season. Olivia, a recent University of Kentucky graduate, rides and trains out of Indigo Show Stables in Lexington, Kentucky while Barney rides and […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – The $30,000 Grand Prix was the highlight event of the Winter in the Midwest Series Winter Classic #7 at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington. Saturday evening in the Sanctuary Arena saw an elite group of show jumping athletes contest Bobby Murphy’s (USA) exquisite track. In the end, Megan Bash (USA) rode into the spotlight earning first and third place honors in the […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – A seasoned group of hunters gathered in the R+L Arena for Winter Classic #7 at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington for another sensational hunter derby Friday. Scott Alder (USA) crafted the track for the field of 13 breathtaking horse-and-athlete combinations in the $15,000 USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby. Spectators were eager to recognize Kristjan Good (CAN) and Carano (Cabardino) with applause […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – The beautifully decorated Sanctuary Arena at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington set the scene for top indoor show jumping competition in the $10,000 Welcome Stake during Winter Classic #7 of the Winter in the Midwest 2023 series. It was a banner day for Darby Pease (USA) as the young professional earned the win aboard Carel Van Donderen (Acolino x Terania Die Hoeghte) […]Read More

Wilmington, OH – Winter Classic #7 of the Winter in the Midwest Series at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington will conclude an exciting month of top indoor hunter/jumper competition. This week we will welcome elite equestrian athletes to compete in feature classes such as 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 […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – Competition during Winter in the Midwest Series 2023 Winter Classic #6 at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington concluded with thrilling wins in both the hunter and jumper rings. Nicole Loochtan dominated the $30,000 Grand Prix aboard It’s Me Du Bosquetiau while Kathleen Caya earned first and second place honors with her two mounts in the $15,000 USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby. […]Read More