Richard Rinehart & The Diamant Rose Z Forge Partnership with $30,000 Grand Prix Win at Thanksgiving in the Midwest

Wilmington, Ohio – Fifteen starters met for the $30,000 Grand Prix at the Standlee Sanctuary Saturday evening of WEC – Wilmington Thanksgiving in the Midwest to conclude November’s featured competition. Canada’s Michael Pegg designed the track that moved seven horse-and-athlete combinations onto the jump-off phase, but Richard Rinehart ultimately piloted The Diamant Rose Z (Toulon x Diamant Z) to the first grand prix win of […]Read More

Sarah Duhon & MF Starboy Shine in $15,000 CWD USHJA National Open Hunter Derby of Thanksgiving in the Midwest

Wilmington, Ohio – Sarah Duhon was met with smiles and open arms at the in-gate of the R+L Arena after Friday evening’s $15,000 CWD USHJA National Hunter Derby of WEC – Wilmington Thanksgiving in the Midwest. Of 15 top hunter combinations, Duhon spoke nothing but positivity about her winning mount, MF Starboy, (Like Angel x Frisia), owned by Michael Britt-Leon. “I have known Starboy for […]Read More

World Cup Qualifying, CDI Divisions and National Show at World Equestrian Center December Dressage Show

Ocala, FL – The World Equestrian Center (WEC) December Dressage CDI-W show presented by Hampton Green Farms, will be held on December 11-15, 2024, in Ocala, FL. The show features CDI divisions, a full schedule of national classes and the FEI Grand Prix Freestyle CDI-W, presented by MARS Equestrian™ in which riders gain qualifying points for the 2025 FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final in Basel, Switzerland. Entries are open online […]Read More

WEC – Wilmington Set to Host 2025 US Dressage Finals Presented by Adequan®

Lexington, KY (November 21, 2024) – The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) and United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) are thrilled to announce that the 2025 US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan® are scheduled for October 30 – November 2, at the World Equestrian Center (WEC) in Wilmington, OH. Based on consistent feedback from competitors over the years regarding the unpredictable nature of the November weather, […]Read More

Hunter Highlights for 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is excited to welcome hunter riders to the 2025 Winter Spectacular Show Series, running from January 1 through March 23. This premier 12-week circuit will feature two World Championship Hunter Rider (WCHR) opportunities, giving hunter riders of all levels the opportunity to earn points toward year-end awards through the United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) program.  WCHR […]Read More

Spend December with Us! What to Expect at WEC – Wilmington 2025 Winter in the Midwest

November 19, 2024 – Wilmington, OHIO – Join us this winter in Wilmington, Ohio, where the 2025 Winter in the Midwest Series will feature 16 weeks of hunter/jumper competition sanctioned by US Equestrian (USEF) from December 4, 2024, through April 6, 2025, offering more than $4 million in prize money and awards. Each week of competition will feature family-friendly events, with special holiday-themed activities throughout […]Read More

Wilmington Sunday Spotlight: Maeve Sheldon

Wilmington, Ohio – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on the passionate young rider, Maeve Sheldon. The 14-year-old rider of Cincinnati, Ohio, is a familiar face at WEC – Wilmington, as she competes in the Children’s Pony Hunter division with her pony, Snapdragon, and is a loyal friend to many exhibitors. We caught up with Maeve to learn more about her riding journey, her favorite […]Read More

Richard Spooner and Halcon Seal Victory in $75,000 Barnwalkers Grand Prix

Ocala, FL – The WEC Grand Arena at World Equestrian Center – Ocala was buzzing with energy as exhibitors and spectators gathered for the $75,000 Barnwalkers Grand Prix during Week II of the 2024 November Show Series. A thrilling seven-horse jump-off had the crowd on the edge of their seats, culminating in a dramatic finish when last-to-go Richard Spooner (USA) clinched the win aboard Molly […]Read More

Luke Rinehart Marks First $30,000 Grand Prix Win at WEC – Wilmington Midwest Indoors II

Wilmington, Ohio – Saturday of Midwest Indoors II at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington proved to be a historic day for Luke Rinehart (USA) as he marked his first career grand prix win with Captain America 10 (Contendro) in the $30,000 Grand Prix. The day was not only special because of his win, but he was one second quicker than his father, Richard Rinehart (USA), […]Read More

Williams Comes Out on Top in Tight Tussle at World Equestrian Center – Ocala November Dressage CDI3* Show

November 16, 2024 – Ocala, FL – Just 0.1 percentage points separated the U.S. riders Jennifer Williams and Charlotte Jorst in the Grand Prix Special on Saturday, November 16, at the World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) November Dressage CDI3* presented by Hampton Green Farms.  Williams presided in the tussle to top the leaderboard on Joppe Partners LLC’s Rousseau 10-year-old, Joppe K with 68.064%, repeating their […]Read More