Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on the delightful nine-year-old KWPN mare, Jadina (Canabis Z x Tordina). With Kevin McCarthy (IRE) in the irons throughout the 2023 Winter in the Midwest indoors series, the talented young mare has become a crowd favorite with her lovely expression and impressive scope. Jadina, owned by Sweet Oak Farm, has worked her way up the ranks […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – The stands in the Sanctuary Arena at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington were packed as exhibitors gathered for the peak of show jumping competition during Winter Classic 11 of the Winter in the Midwest indoor series. The $30,000 Tribute Equine Nutrition Grand Prix saw 12 starters contest Bobby Murphy’s (USA) tracks with half the field returning for the jump-off phase. Sam Pegg […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – An impressive field of picturesque hunters convened in the R+L Arena Friday to showcase their style in the $15,000 USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby of Winter Classic 11. Course designer Robert Barton (USA) returned to craft the decorative hunter tracks in the R+L Arena. Ultimately, it was Kathleen Caya (USA) that dominated the class taking the win aboard Copa Du Cache […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – Entries and stall reservations are now open for the 2023 Spring/Summer Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington featuring four weeks of USEF-rated hunter/jumper competition and nearly $100,000 in prize money and prizes. There are classes available for exhibitors at every level from cross rails to grand prix. Points at these shows will be cumulative and count toward the WEC Medal Finals […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – A riveting week of show jumping competition got underway Thursday evening at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington for Winter Classic #11 with the $10,000 Welcome Stake 1.35m. Course designer Bobby Murphy (USA) returned to the Sanctuary Arena to craft the flowing tracks for the field of horse-and-athlete combinations. Ultimately, it was Amy Krebs (USA) and her own Jabantos (Corsari Van De Helle […]Read More

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