Wilmington, Ohio – The $30,000 Grand Prix stole the spotlight Saturday evening at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington in the Standlee Sanctuary Arena. The crowd went silent as 13 competitors tackled international course designer Michael Pegg’s (CAN) towering tracks. At the end of blazing fast six horse jump off, it was Richard Rinehart (USA) and Vincent (Van Gogh x Nirande) that sped to the victory. […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – The beautifully decorated R+L Arena set the scene for top hunter derby competition at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic 15. Robert Barton (USA) built the decorative courses for the stylish field of athletes, where Catherine Rinehart and Hero (Brainpower x Corini W) rose to the top of the Shoo-Fly $15,000 USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby. Rinehart, of Rinehart Farm […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – It was a race to the finish in the $10,000 Welcome Stake sponsored by Reist Arena Groomers Thursday evening at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington. Show jumping action of Winter Classic 15 was in full force as 15 horse-and-athlete combinations vied for the win over international course designer Michael Pegg’s (CAN) tracks. In a battle against recent class winners, it was Devin […]Read More

March 23, 2023 – Wilmington, OHIO – World Equestrian Center – Wilmington is pleased to welcome Standlee to its family of sponsors. Standlee has partnered with the state-of-the-art indoor facility to promote the deliverance of proper nutrition to the equine athlete and to foster high quality animal care. As part of the multi-year sponsorship, the iconic Sanctuary Arena will become The Standlee Sanctuary Arena.  Standlee […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio– Winter Classic #15 of the 2023 Winter in the Midwest indoor horse show series will take place at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington from Wednesday, March 22 to Sunday, March 26. This week will feature thrilling hunter/jumper competition including the $10,000 Reist Arena Groomers Welcome Stake, the $15,000 Shoo-Fly USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby, the $15,000 USHJA National Non-Pro 3’ Hunter Derby, […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – Wilmington, Ohio – Competition for Winter Classic 14 concluded at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington on Sunday, March 19. Izzy Beisel (USA) stole the spotlight Saturday as she raced to the win in the $30,000 Grand Prix. In the R+L Arena, Melissa Donnelly (USA) took her second consecutive win in the 15,000 USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby. Beisel conquered Joseph Carnicom’s […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on Stella Cross of Malvern, Pennsylvania. The 13-year-old junior rider has spent most of her winter juggling academics and her showing schedule at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington. Not only does the young athlete average three mounts at the shows, but she also participates in lacrosse, tennis, basketball and golf. In between the Large Pony Hunters and […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – Winter Classic #14 at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington culminated Saturday evening with the $30,000 Grand Prix. Course designer Joseph Carnicom (USA) constructed the tracks where Izzy Beisel (USA) conquered aboard her own Diaz Barbotiere (Messire Ardent x Quambera Barbotiere) for the win. Beisel, of David Beisel Stables in Goshen, Ohio, was the second rider to enter the arena, immediately applying pressure […]Read More

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