STATEMENT WILMINGTON, Ohio – March 16, 2020 – After careful consideration, World Equestrian Center has elected to suspend horse showing for 30 days in compliance with Coronavirus-related recommendations from US Equestrian and USHJA. Please stay tuned to our social media channels in the coming weeks as we prepare to reopen following the 30-day compeitition suspension. Please contact TJCampbell at tj.campbell@wec.net with questions. Stay connected with […]Read More

This afternoon the President of the United States declared a national emergency in response to the Coronavirus pandemic. Based on the President’s t declaration, our Ohio state government limit on public gatherings and the recommendation of our local health department, we have decided to close World Equestrian Center this evening. We have consulted with USEF and they have advised us to follow the advice of […]Read More

The outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has created an unprecedented global situation that is rapidly evolving with an unknown outcome. Our first priority is the health and safety of our exhibitors, staff and officials. After careful consideration, World Equestrian Center management has elected to close after competition ends on Sunday, March 15. The facility will remain closed for next week and we […]Read More

As we continue to monitor the situation in our area, the World Equestrian Center management has chosen to limit horse show attendees to exhibitors, their immediate families and staff. This means no spectators or members of the general public will be allowed on the World Equestrian Center property until further notice. The World Equestrian Center continues to monitor developments in the outbreak of the novel […]Read More

The World Equestrian Center continues to monitor developments in the outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The health and safety of our World Equestrian Center employees and exhibitors is our highest priority and we are taking every precaution to ensure their safety. Biosecurity is a top priority for the World Equestrian Center. Since the arrival of COVID-19 in the United States, we have proactively […]Read More

‘Winter in the Midwest’ Winter Classic 13 feature jumper action kicked off this afternoon as eight horse and rider combinations took to the Sanctuary Arena to contest the $5,000 Welcome Stake 1.35 sponsored by CWD Sellier. Tucker Williams of Ocala, Florida, designed the inviting course that featured 13 jumping efforts and tested adjustability with two long galloping vertical-to-oxer and oxer-to-vertical efforts; as well as one-stride and […]Read More

Riley Ritter rode Susan Baginski’s ‘Ascot’ to the win in the inaugural 2’6” World Equestrian Center Hunter Derby (Non-Pro) at the Kentucky Horse Shows LLC Kentucky Spring Horse Show. The pair took top honors in the first Hunter Derby of the 16-show Series which kicked off in May and runs through October for a total of 16 shows held between the two venues.  The 2’6″ […]Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE UPDATE: Total of Nine Confirmed Equine Influenza Cases at WEC  WILMINGTON, Ohio – February 15, 2019 – The World Equestrian Center today confirmed a total of nine cases of Equine Influenza at the Ohio horse show venue. Earlier this week, three horses tested positive for the virus. The nine horses are currently in isolation at the World Equestrian Center veterinary clinic in […]Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement: Three Horses With Equine Influenza at World Equestrian Center WILMINGTON, Ohio – February 12, 2019 – The World Equestrian Center management has been made aware by horse show veterinarian Dr. Holly Helbig that three horses at the facility have tested positive for the Equine Influenza Virus. After a full respiratory panel, all three horses have tested NEGATIVE for Streptococcus equi (Strangles) […]Read More

WILMINGTON, Ohio – February 11, 2019 – At this time, the World Equestrian Center (WEC) in Wilmington, Ohio has had no confirmed cases of the Equine Influenza Virus. Because horses have tested positive for Equine Influenza Virus after leaving the facility, WEC owner Roby Roberts and horse show manager Vinny Card have been working closely with WEC horse show veterinarian Dr. Holly Helbig to monitor […]Read More