The first annual World Equestrian Center Invitational horse show is well underway with tonight’s $15,000 Welcome Stake class kicking off an evening of great sport and family fun. The brand new Sanctuary arena was the setting for the class that featured 27 horse and rider combinations vying for the top prize. Douglas E. Boyd and Berkley III, a 10-year-old Dutch warmblood gelding, emerged victorious with […]Read More

It’s a fact – we love kids. Here at the World Equestrian Center, we’ve created the perfect environment for kids of all ages to enjoy a horse show experience filled with fun and camaraderie. At WEC kids have a safe place to experience the joy of riding, establish the close friendships that are created over a shared passion for horses and learn the valuable life […]Read More

Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club will be the Presenting Sponsor of the inaugural $50,000 World Equestrian Center Grand Prix slated for Saturday, October 29th. In addition to prize money, the winner of the $50,000 WEC Invitational will receive a Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club National Membership. The WEC Invitational Grand Prix concludes a week of ‘AA’ Hunter / Jumper competition during the WEC […]Read More

Thirty-four horse and rider combinations turned out for last night’s inaugural $30,000 World Equestrian Grand Prix in WEC’s pristine new arena, aptly deemed The Sanctuary. The international field of competitors negotiated a Steve Stephens designed course that included a dramatic crowd-pleasing triple combination that positioned spectators in the front row just inches from the action. Wilhelm Genn and Buccati Ten pairs went clean in the […]Read More

Our new scoreboard welcomes competitors in the beautiful Sanctuary arena. Our very first WEC Fall Classic is underway now at the World Equestrian Center and we are thrilled to welcome back so many familiar faces among the riders here this week. We are also enjoying the opportunity to get to know riders from all over the country who are new to our facility. A lot […]Read More

WILMINGTON, Ohio – October 13, 2016 – Stabling at the World Equestrian Center will be FREE for all Hunter / Jumper horse shows, December 2016-April 2017 thanks to electronic veterinary records pioneer, eVet. Overwhelming response to the recent announcement of FREE stabling at the World Equestrian Center Fall Classic October 19-23 and the World Equestrian Center Invitational October 26-30, 2016 sponsored by eVet, has convinced […]Read More

For Immediate Release Entries Close October 14! Book Your FREE Stalls & Your Stay Now  for the Inaugural WEC Fall Classic and WEC Invitational WILMINGTON, Ohio – October 4, 2016 – Entries are pouring in for the World Equestrian Center Fall Classic (October 19-23) and the World Equestrian Center Invitational (October 26-30, 2016). Both horse shows are USEF “AA” Premier Hunter – Jumper 4 and […]Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The World Equestrian Center and eVet Partner to Offer FREE Horse Show Stabling Exhibitors at the Inaugural Fall Classic and World Equestrian Center Invitational Will Receive All Stalls FREE for both Events, Courtesy of Electronic Vet WILMINGTON, Ohio – September 24, 2016 –In an unprecedented act of generosity, the World Equestrian Center,in partnership with new sponsor eVet,will offer exhibitors FREE stabling at […]Read More

WILMINGTON, Ohio – May 2, 2016 – The management of the newly branded World Equestrian Center today unveiled their detailed plan for the development of the largest, state of the art indoor / outdoor equestrian sports venue in the world. Formerly the site of Roberts Arena, the World Equestrian Center (WEC) is situated on hundreds of acres of pristine land in Southwest Ohio featuring beautiful […]Read More

The saddle and bridle are the most important pieces of equipment for both horse and rider. Without a properly fitting saddle and bridle, equestrian events become a burden. The right tack makes the difference between recreation and frustration. For the rider, a properly fitting seat should allow the width of four fingers from your bottom to the top of the cantle. For English riding, make […]Read More