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World Equestrian Center Magazine VOL I 2023 Out Now

02 Mar 23 |
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World Equestrian Center Magazine VOL I 2023 is out now! Grab your FREE copy at either venue or read it online now at wec.net! In this issue we share a collection of stories based on hope, incredible kindness and selfless service to others. We meet people who driven by a passion for horses, uproot themselves and with great dedication and determination change their lives to focus […]Read More

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Michael Burnett & Chagrand Top $10,000 WEC – Wilmington Welcome Stake

17 Nov 22 |
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Wilmington, Ohio – The $10,000 WEC – Wilmington Welcome Stake took center stage in the Sanctuary Arena as a field of 18 horse-and-rider combinations kicked off feature competition during the second week of Midwest Indoors. Michael Burnett prevailed aboard his heart horse Chagrand, topping the impressive field of competitors for the win. Keith Bollotte (USA) set an 11-obstacle first round track that asked technical questions […]Read More

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Ride for David – Winter Classic Week 17 Updates

29 Mar 22 |
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Attention WEC Winter Classic #17 patrons: Please join us in support of David Beisel who suffered catastrophic injuries while competing at World Equestrian Center on March 12th.  The final Winter Classic show (April 6-10, 2022) will be a benefit with increased prize money and all Grand Prix entry fees donated to David. In addition, an exhibitor party in support of the Beisel Family will be […]Read More

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Paul Halpern & Esra Claim $30,000 WEC Grand Prix Victory

13 Mar 22 |
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Wilmington, OHIO – Paul Halpern (CAN) and Vanessa Lee’s Esra laid down two foot-perfect, double-clear rounds to take top honors in the $30,000 WEC Grand Prix on Sunday, March 13. Competition commenced in the early morning as a field of seven competitors gathered in the Sanctuary Arena to contest the class, which featured serpentine style tracks set by FEI Level II course designer Joey Rycroft […]Read More

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World Equestrian Center Magazine Volume I 2022 is Out Now

04 Mar 22 |
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World Equestrian Center Magazine Volume I 2022 is out now! Grab your free copy at either venue or read it online at the button below. American eventer Doug Payne graces our cover in a dramatic image of the cross country competition at the Tokyo Olympics. Payne rode Vandiver to a sixth place finish as part of Team USA and the pair finished 16th individually. As […]Read More

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Kevin McCarthy & Catch A Star HSS Prove Unbeatable in $10,000 WEC Welcome Stake 1.35m

25 Feb 22 |
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WILMINGTON, Ohio – Week 11 of the Winter in the Midwest indoor horse show circuit kicked off tonight as ten horse and rider combinations took to the Sanctuary Arena to contest the $10,000 WEC Welcome Stake 1.35m. Bobby Murphy of Lexington, Kentucky, designed a course that challenged competitors to negotiate the serpentine-like track, which rewarded a flowing pace and tested adjustability with a number of […]Read More

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World Equestrian Center to Offer USEF Sanctioned Shows

23 Feb 22 |
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February 23, 2022 – The World Equestrian Center has reached an agreement with the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) to offer horse shows sanctioned by the national governing body. After much discussion between the organizations, both parties agree that working together is in the best interest of the sport and will provide exhibitors with a safe and level playing field at both venues. In addition, […]Read More

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Attention WEC Exhibitors: EHV-1 Precautions

22 Feb 22 |
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As news spreads of the rapidly evolving EHV-1 situation in California, our thoughts go out to the affected horses and their owners, trainers and caregivers. While no horses have tested positive for EHV-1 on World Equestrian Center properties, we are reminded to remain vigilant against the transmission of EHV-1 via enhanced health, safety and biosecurity measures. To that end, we have implemented the following biosecurity […]Read More

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Important Announcement from World Equestrian Center

02 Feb 22 |
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Wilmington, OHIO – February 2, 2022 – An update to our competition calendar has been made to the Winter in the Midwest:  the WEC Winter Classic #10 (February 16-20 2022) is now a USEF approved premier level 4 event.  As a reminder, the following week is the WEC Winter Classic #11 (February 23-27) and this horse show was already an approved USEF premier level 4 […]Read More

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Sunday Spotlight: Chloe Shea

16 Jan 22 |
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This week’s Sunday Spotlight shines on Chloe Shea of Louisville, Kentucky. Chloe loves to spend time with her four horses and compete at horse shows. She is seventeen years old and trains with Dana Duke at Brigadoon Farm in Simpsonville, Kentucky. Chloe is a junior in high school and has plans to ride throughout college, potentially joining an equestrian team. Read Chloe’s full interview with […]Read More

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