Welcome to week five of the World Equestrian Center ‘Winter in the Midwest’ 2020 circuit. It’s World Champion Hunter Rider (WCHR) week at WEC! Join us for great hunter action this week including a $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby and a $10,000 International Hunter Derby, both in the R+L Arena. Join us for a ringside exhibitor party during these events. Find the newsletter, posted around […]Read More
We kicked off the New Year last week with thrilling equestrian sport during week four of ‘Winter in the Midwest 2020’ at World Equestrian Center. Victories were celebrated by many entries as they checked their first win of the year off of their 2020 resolutions list. With great sport came great fun in the form of a dog race in the Sanctuary Arena after the […]Read More
Welcome to the fourth week of the World Equestrian Center ‘Winter in the Midwest’ 2020 circuit. We hope you enjoyed your Christmas celebrations and are ready for the first show in the new year. This week is already packed with action happening after hours, we know you’ll appreciate what we have to offer. Look for the WEC newsletter posted around the facility to follow along with […]Read More
We rounded out the final show of 2019 last week with the third show of the ‘Winter in the Midwest’ horse shows at World Equestrian Center. The week featured plenty of fun for the whole family including a holiday-themed braiding contest with themes of “Most Glittery”, “Ugly Sweater” and “Winter Wonderland”. The week also hosted a gingerbread barn building contest with categories of “Most Creative” […]Read More
Welcome to the third week of the World Equestrian Center ‘Winter in the Midwest’ 2020 Circuit. Several holiday events are happening this week where you can flex your creativity and stretch your imagination. Read about the details here or find a copy of the newsletter posted around the facility. This marks the final 2019 horse show for WEC, but we’re eager to see you back the […]Read More
There were plenty of holiday festivities to accompany thrilling equestrian sport for the second week of Winter in the Midwest 2020 at World Equestrian Center. Santa paid a special visit to Vendor Village on Saturday, taking photos with exhibitors, spectators, horses and dogs. Santa even brought an adorable plush Sandy Bottoms for each person who told him what they wanted for Christmas. On Saturday we […]Read More
Welcome to the second week of the World Equestrian Center ‘Winter in the Midwest’ 2020 circuit. You’ll hear the jovial tones of “Ho! Ho! Ho!” as Santa joins us in Vendor Village this week. Many returning artisans will also be on-site, offering products perfect for holiday shoppers. Between showing, shopping and our holiday-focused after hours events, there’s plenty of fun to be had this week […]Read More
Welcome to the first week of the World Equestrian Center ‘Winter in the Midwest’ 2020 circuit. The spirit of the season is alive at WEC as festive holiday décor adorns the showgrounds and we prepare for that final push toward Christmas. Between amazing offerings from our vendors to the abundant holiday decorations, Vendor Village has transformed into Santa’s Village. Remember to pick up your copy […]Read More
World Equestrian Center hosted plenty of top equestrian sport last week to conclude the second of two Midwest Indoors shows. Exhibitors and spectators enjoyed ringside dinners on Friday and Saturday prepared by World Equestrian Center’s executive chef as they watched the highly anticipated OHJA Medal Finals. The week kicked off on Thursday with the $5,000 Welcome Stake 1.35m sponsored by CWD Sellier where winner’s circle regulars […]Read More
The 2020 Farmer’s Almanac extended forecast is calling for yet another frigid and frosty winter; cautioning of above-normal winter precipitation and colder-than-normal temperatures in many parts of the country. But we’re predicting a bright and warm ‘Winter in the Midwest’ horse show circuit at World Equestrian Center (WEC). With our climate controlled stabling and 200,000 sq. ft. competition venue, WEC offers horse show exhibitors a […]Read More
