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

Wilmington, OH – Winter Classic #3 Gifts Under the Tree kicks off Wednesday, December 14. This week of competition offers a special schedule with new feature classes including the WEC Professional Medal, a $3,000 Gamblers Choice .90-1.00m and a $3,000 Gamblers Choice 1.05-1.15m. Saturday evening culminates with the $30,000 WEC Grand Prix. The R+L Arena will again play host to a decorated field of hunter […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – Competition at Winter Classic #2 came to a close Sunday, December 11. Darby Pease claimed her second grand prix win with Carel Van Donderen in the $30,000 WEC Grand Prix. Greg Crolick dominated the R+L Arena on Friday evening taking first and second place in the $15,000 USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby. Pease of Windcrest Farm piloted her winningest mount, Carel […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Sunday Spotlight is switching gears to focus on an adored equine athlete, Kinsella (Capitalist x Jerpoint Mist), owned by Charlotte Clark of Kendalwood Farm in Sunbury, Ohio. The 12-year-old Irish Sport Horse mare has made a name for herself as a frequent visitor to the winner’s circle at WEC – Wilmington, claiming numerous grand prix […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – The Sanctuary Arena played host to eighteen elite horse-and-athlete pairs Saturday evening of Winter Classic #2 at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington for the $30,000 WEC – Wilmington Grand Prix. Guilherme Jorge (BRA) set a complex first round track with just nine returning for the jump-off in hopes of securing the win. At the conclusion of the thrilling class, the crowd recognized […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – A field of picturesque hunters met in the R+L Arena Friday afternoon to vie for the win in the $15,000 USHJA National Open 3’ Hunter Derby and the $15,000 USHJA National Non-Pro 3’ Hunter Derby at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington. The second hunter derby day of the Winter in the Midwest series saw nearly 45 horse-and-athlete combinations ride for top honors. […]Read More

December 9, 2022 – Wilmington, OHIO – World Equestrian Center – Wilmington has added a group of talented individuals to its sales, hospitality, facilities and marketing teams as the organization continues to enhance the guest experience of its world-class equestrian venue. Summer Bauer – Food and Beverage Manager Summer has been a part of the World Equestrian Center family since 2018. Originally, she served as […]Read More

Wilmington, Ohio – Feature competition for Winter Classic #2 kicked off Thursday evening with the $10,000 Welcome Stake at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington. Twenty-two horse-and-athlete combinations gathered in the Sanctuary Arena to contest over Guilherme Jorge’s (BRA) impressive tracks. Richard Rinehart and Vincent were unstoppable, holding their early lead through the entirety of the class. Jorge’s 12-obstacle first round track proved a technical test […]Read More