The World Equestrian Center’s Fall Classic show series featuring five weeks of NSBA sanctioned hunter/jumper competition continued with this afternoon’s Derby Friday feature competition. The expansive R+L Arena played host to both the $20,000 WEC Hunter Derby 3’ Open and the $20,000 WEC Hunter Derby 3’ Non-Pro.  The classes featured courses designed by Bobby Murphy of Lexington, Kentucky, and included extravagantly decorated fences that closely […]Read More

Feature class action for Week I of the World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Fall Classic Series kicked off this morning with the $15,000 WEC Wilmington Welcome Prix 1.35m. A playing field of 18 horse-and-rider combinations took to the WEC Sanctuary Arena to contest a technical track designed by Bobby Murphy of Lexington, Kentucky. Eight competitors qualified for the jump-off with only five entries produced a […]Read More

Welcome to week one of the World Equestrian Center ‘Fall Classic’ 2021 circuit. Check out what’s happening this week at the World Equestrian Center – Wilmington facility! The gorgeous facility has many fun events happening this week including the main event – Fall Classic I horse show. Fall Classic I will be running from September 29 – October 3. This fall show series spans five […]Read More

Workout at WEC! Introducing the NEW Ohio Facility Fitness Center Warm up for a day of riding or stay motivated in your everyday routine. World Equestrian Center – Wilmington introduces the new Fitness Center. It will be open 24 hours a day and is located adjacent to the Riders Lounge. This workout and exercise facility features a wide array of state-of-the-art equipment and an inviting […]Read More

Vendors interested in partnering with World Equestrian Center – Wilmington for the upcoming World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Fall and Winter Horse Show Series may apply now to be a part of the quaint and convenient shopping experience available to all exhibitors and spectators. Ten weeks of hunter/jumper competition, sanctioned by National Snaffle Bit Association (NSBA), will run from September 29 through December 19, 2021. […]Read More

Featuring New! Leading Awards Entries and stall reservations are now open for World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Fall Horse Show Series featuring five weeks of NSBA sanctioned hunter/jumper competition and nearly $1.2 million in prize money.  New in 2021 are nine special Leading Awards for the 5-week fall circuit with an overall payout of nearly $100,000.  The World Equestrian Center – Wilmington 2021 Fall Show […]Read More

This week’s Sunday Spotlight lands on Jordina Thorp of Maple Wood Equestrian in Middletown, Ohio. Jordina is a well accomplished professional who makes a living training Hunters and Jumpers all while coaching her string of young students and amatuer riders. Jordina’s life long goal has been to own and operate her own facility. Through years of hard work and determination Jordina finally was able to […]Read More

Featured classes at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Summer 3 commenced with Derby Friday featuring the $10,000 WEC Hunter Derby 3’ Open, $10,000 WEC Hunter Derby 3’ Non-Pro and the $12,500 WEC Hunter Derby 3’6”-3’9. in the main outdoor arena featuring forty-two horse-and-rider combinations negotiating courses designed by Keith Bollette and included enticing natural fences, lush hedges and creative flourishes throughout the track. Handy rounds […]Read More

World Equestrian Center — Wilmington Summer Series Week 3 kicked off this afternoon with the $10,000 Welcome Stake 1.35m. Eleven entries took to the course designed by 2008 Beijing Olympics course designer, Steve Stephens of Stephens Equestrian Designs, Inc. Stephens brings more than forty years of experience in the equestrian industry to bear on his unique designs.  The intricately designed course featured several tight rollbacks […]Read More

This week’s Sunday Spotlight shines on two junior rider siblings from New England.  Fifteen-year-old Elizabeth Kennedy and fourteen-year-old Aidan Kennedy traveled nearly fourteen hours to join us for their first ever WEC show! These two junior riders have been atop horses since they were both three years old and have had much success since then in the show ring. Elizabeth and Aiden’s parents, Cormac and […]Read More