In an unprecedented collaboration, the World Equestrian Center and Kentucky Horse Shows LLC partnered during the 2017 horse show season to present an 11-show USHJA National Hunter Derby Series and $30,000 Rider Bonus based on accumulated points. The series culminated on Sunday, October 29 at the World Equestrian Center Invitational with a $30,000 National Derby and a $30,000 Series Finale awards presentation, including leading rider bonuses awarded to a Pro, and Amateur and a […]Read More

WILMINGTON, Ohio — August 28, 2017 — The World Equestrian Center has expanded their Fall Series to include FOUR weeks of USEF AA rated horse shows in their climate controlled indoor facility, which includes more than 200,000 square feet of riding space.   The WEC Fall Series prize list is available online at http://www.WEC.net and entries are now open at www.horseshowing.com. Stalls should be reserved on […]Read More

WILMINGTON, Ohio — August 28, 2017 — The World Equestrian Center has expanded their Fall Series to include FOUR weeks of USEF AA rated horse shows in their climate controlled indoor facility, which includes more than 200,000 square feet of riding space.   The WEC Fall Series prize list is available online at http://www.WEC.net and entries are now open at www.horseshowing.com. Stalls should be reserved on […]Read More

Now open at Kentucky Spring Horse Show – the brand new Chagrin Saddlery / World Equestrian Center mobile boutique featuring a curated collection of tack, apparel, equipment and branded merchandise. The Chagrin Saddlery / World Equestrian Center mobile store features top brands in show clothing including Equiline, Winston, For Horses, Samshield, KASK, Tucci, Parlanti, Fabbri, LeFash, Essex and Tailored Sportsman. Casual clothing includes the popular […]Read More

The Paddock Club is an expansive, beautifully decorated gathering place and event space featuring equestrian inspired décor and original linocuts by Sarah Lockwood-Taylor. Open to WEC exhibitors, the Paddock Club features a bar, games, flat screen TVs, a grille menu and grab n’ go food. Nearly 400 WEC exhibitors, family and friends attended a festive reception last night to celebrate the grand opening of the Paddock […]Read More

Photo credit Kierston Gray The World Equestrian Center is proud to welcome the extremely talented English artist, Sarah Lockwood-Taylor, and feature her equestrian inspired Linocuts (block print) in the Paddock Club. Sarah has an impressive background in textile design, interior design, fine arts printmaking and murals and has exhibited around the globe including London, Derbyshire, Birmingham, Brighton and Nigeria. Her distinctive artwork has received prestigious […]Read More

Join the WEC Holiday Decoration Scavenger Hunt! Grab a scavenger hunt sheet on the horse show office and identify the locations of the holiday-themed décor in and around WEC. Turn your sheet in upstairs in the Sanctuary from 5:00pm – 6:00pm to win a special prize. Bonus: find the WEC Pony and win $200! Pick up your sheet in the horse show office – happy […]Read More

Seventeen contenders turned out for the $25,000 WEC Grand Prix held Saturday night in the World Equestrian Center’s stunning new Sanctuary indoor arena. In the end it was ladies night as Megan Bash and her Pourkoipa Fontaine delivered two smooth, consistent rounds that earned them the win. During the first round of competition the time allowed of 88 did not seem to be a gating […]Read More

Our WEC Winter Circuit is underway here in Ohio and holiday spirit is in the air. Festive equestrian-themed décor abounds, while holiday music wafts throughout the rings and special treats for horse and rider await. The horse show is bustling with activity and there is a lot to do here at WEC. Here are a few suggestions while you are with us this weekend: Show! […]Read More

Good Horsemanship is the Goal Here at WEC, a love of the horse is what drives our vision to create the ultimate equestrian sports venue. Good horsemanship is one of our core values and is essential to the realization of this vision. Our mission is to change horse showing in the U.S. for the better and we believe that there’s no better place to start […]Read More