Wilmington, OH – Winter Classic #4 will kick off 2023 competition at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Wednesday, January 4. Hunter riders will steal the spotlight throughout the week in the R+L Arena for World Championship Hunter Rider (WCHR) week. The Sanctuary Arena will play host to elite jumper athletes featuring the $10,000 WEC Welcome Stake on Thursday and the $30,000 Tribute Grand Prix on […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Wilmington has placed the following health and safety protocols for all horses showing during the 2023 Winter in the Midwest Series. To facilitate the inspection process by World Equestrian Center – Wilmington personnel, all paperwork including negative coggins, vaccine records, and a signed Statement of Health must be available throughout their stay and must be presented to the Horse Show office […]Read More

December 28, 2022 – Wilmington, OHIO – Join us this winter at our flagship venue in Wilmington, Ohio, where our ‘Winter in the Midwest’ offers weekly feature classes including national grand prix show jumping all the way to cross rail divisions. Enjoy on-site lodging and restaurants, a charming Vendor Village, day spa, old fashion candy store and family friendly after-hours events. World Equestrian Center is […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – December shows at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington came to a close Sunday, December 18. Winter Classic #3 featured many special classes, including the WEC Professional Medal, the $3,000 Gamblers Choice .90-1.00m and 1.05-1.15m, and the weekly $30,000 WEC Grand Prix. The winner’s circle welcomed several talented horse-and-athlete combinations as they etched their name in history during the action-packed week of elite […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s WEC – Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on Ten Sixty Stables, owned and operated by Sam and Michael Pegg, with the assistance of their business partner Basheer Kahn. The state-of-the-art equestrian facility is home to the Pegg’s personal business as well as a series of rated horse shows that the team runs at their farm in Uxbridge, Ontario, Canada. The Pegg […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – Jumper competition stole the spotlight Saturday at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington during Winter Classic #3. At the conclusion of the special Gamblers Choice classes, top-notch athletes were welcomed back into the Sanctuary for the $30,000 WEC – Wilmington Grand Prix. It was the day of Darby Pease (USA), as she claimed her third ever grand prix win in the highly anticipated […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – World Equestrian Center – Wilmington featured new, special classes during Winter Classic #3. The Sanctuary Arena saw a variety of horses and riders meet for the $3,000 Gamblers Choice 1.05m-1.15m and the $3,000 Gamblers Choice .90m-1.00m. Bobby Murphy (USA) set the unique format of obstacles for the field of riders to create their own plan. Ultimately, Darby Pease (USA) and Fenn (Eldorado […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – Feature competition in the R+L Arena at Winter Classic #2 kicked off Friday afternoon with the $15,000 USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby and the $15,000 USHJA National Non-Pro 3’ Hunter Derby. Joseph Carnicom (USA) invited the elegant field of horse-and-athlete combinations to vie for the win with two beautifully decorated tracks. Each horse jumped in top form, but none could best […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – The first special feature class of Winter Classic #3 at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington called all professional athletes to the R+L Arena to switch disciplines for the day. Twenty-two riders went head-to-head over Joseph Carnicom’s (USA) technically set track in the WEC Professional Medal 3’. The class offered professional athletes an opportunity to apply their well-practiced skills in one of the […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – Twenty-four polished athletes took to the Sanctuary Arena Thursday afternoon for the $10,000 WEC – Wilmington Welcome Stake to set the pace for Winter Classic #3. Bobby Murphy (USA) set a large, flowing track for the seasoned group of horse-and-athlete combinations. In the end, it was Michael Burnett (USA) and Chagrand (Chacco-Blue x Centogrina) that jumped the only double-clear effort to top […]Read More