Wilmington, Ohio – It was a winning day for Kristjan Good Show Stables in the R+L Arena at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington. Aboard his longtime partner, Carano (Cabardino), Good secured his second consecutive $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby win, following his student, Emma Teixeira’s win earlier in the afternoon. Joe Carnicom crafted the tracks that worked out beautifully for Good and his mount, […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) is thrilled to welcome international competition to its top-tier, newly renovated outdoor facilities for the first time this spring. Spring I and Spring II will feature Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) CSI2* Jumping competition, running from May 21 through June 1, 2025. Dates and ratings: FEI CSI2* Events: Open Jumper Highlights: Hunter Highlights: To view the prize […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on Hannah Naftal of Madison, New Jersey. For three years, Naftal has made an annual trip to WEC – Wilmington to show in the Junior Hunters and National Derbies. We caught wind of Naftal’s positive energy ring-side after her round in the $15,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby on Friday evening and caught up with the young […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – The $30,000 Grand Prix of World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) Winter Classic 8 proved technical as only two riders advanced to the jump-off phase. Robert Barton built the track that saw Lani Hutchison (USA) and Sam Pegg (CAN) battle for the top prize. Pegg and his own 12-year-old Holsteiner gelding, Casadimo (Cachas x Orissa S), returned first for the short course, […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – The R+L Arena at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington set the stage for Kristjan Good and Alexandra Maletta’s Carano (Cabardino) as they soared to the top of the leaderboard with the two highest scores of Winter Classic 8. Bobby Murphy set the tracks for the $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby sponsored by Kentucky Performance Products that saw consistent high scores from […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on Maria Blankemeyer of Johnstown, Ohio. Blankemeyer has gained some of the most aspired exposure in the sport since her junior years and returned to Ohio to operate Stealaway Inc. with her mother, Angela Moore. The young professional has recently earned top ribbons in featured competition at WEC – Wilmington with her fiery mare, Reina Van […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – The $30,000 Grand Prix of WEC – Wilmington Winter Classic saw a competitive six-horse jump-off Saturday evening with times just tenths of a second apart. Bobby Murphy laid the tracks that allowed Richard Rinehart (USA) to ultimately land a one-two finish with The Diamant Rose Z (Toulon x Diamant Z) and Captain America 10 (Contendro), respectively. “We are getting ready to go […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – Hunter riders gathered at the R+L Arena Friday evening at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington for Hunter Derby Friday of Winter Classic 7. Robert Barton laid the flowing tracks for the day that allowed horses and riders alike to showcase their brilliance. Emily Corkhill came out on top of the $15,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby with Decker Equigroup, LLC’s Cooper (Capistrano […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on Catherine Eberly. The junior of Dayton, Ohio, has spent her entire riding career at Belleame Farm under the guidance of Jennifer Edwards. Catherine is a frequent competitor at WEC – Wilmington with her hunters, Quinziano and Highgate. We caught up with Catherine in between rounds to learn more about her journey! WEC: How did you […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) played host to the $30,000 Grand Prix of Winter Classic 6 Saturday evening in the Standlee Sanctuary. FEI Level III course designer Ben Townley (GBR) laid the first-round track that allowed eight horse-and-rider combinations to move onto the jump-off phase, where Amy Krebs (USA) ultimately prevailed aboard her own, Ike (Spartacus x Twister). Krebs felt nervous […]Read More