Wilmington, Ohio – Competition for Winter Classic #8 concluded at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Sunday, February 5. Nicole Loochtan (USA) earned her second consecutive win aboard It’s Me Du Bosquetiau (Dayton Sitte x Mirette Du Bosqueatiau) in the $30,000 Grand Prix Saturday evening in the Sanctuary, while Kristjan Good (CAN) stole the hunter spotlight for the second week in a row in the $15,000 […]Read More

February 6, 2022 – Wilmington, OHIO – World Equestrian Center – Wilmington is pleased to welcome Kentucky Equine Research to its family of sponsors for the 2023 show season. WEC – Wilmington is proud to partner with organizations that are committed to making a positive contribution to better equestrian sport and equine health. Kentucky Equine Research is an international equine nutrition, research, and consultation company […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on Joshua Graves of Hugo, Minnesota. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, the young professional has worked his way up the ranks while earning two college degrees and managing horse shows on the road. Graves has recently found his calling with Arbor Hill Farm in Hugo, Minnesota, and changed his status to professional after graduating college. We caught […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – Crowds flocked to the stands of the Sanctuary Arena Saturday evening for the penultimate day of competition for Winter Classic #8 of the 2023 Winter in the Midwest Series. World Equestrian Center – Wilmington played host to top show jumping athletes for the $30,000 Grand Prix and it was Nicole Loochtan (USA) that etched her name in history, posting the only double […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – Hunter athletes took center stage at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Friday afternoon for the $15,000 USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby of Winter Classic #8. Bobby Murphy (USA) built the decorated track for the field of horse-and-athlete combinations. At the conclusion of both phases of competition, Kristjan Good (CAN) made a grand return to the winner’s circle, taking his second consecutive […]Read More

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