Strategic Land Purchases Elevate World Equestrian Centers to World’s Largest Equestrian Venues

 WEC Ohio Land Triples with Dozens of Facility Improvements and Major Changes Planned, While Ocala Facility Expands by 1,000 Acres In less than two weeks, exhibitors will begin arriving in Ohio for the World Equestrian Center Fall indoor horse shows. Many exciting developments have been keeping us busy including recent land acquisitions, which have tripled the facility size. Upon arrival for our Fall shows, exhibitors […]Read More

World Equestrian Center November 2019 Schedule Changes

WILMINGTON, Ohio – September 11, 2019 – Attention trainers and exhibitors, please take note that the World Equestrian Center has adjusted its horse show schedule for the month of November as follows: The November 6-10, 2019 horse show has been cancelled. Midwest Indoors I will instead take place November 13-17, 2019. Midwest Indoors II will take place November 20-24, 2019. Please check horseshowing.com for schedule […]Read More

Seven Chances Left to Compete in World Equestrian Center & Kentucky Horse Shows LLC’s Expansive 2019 Hunter Derby Series with Spectacular Finale

 Join Us for the 7 Remaining Shows Featuring USHJA National and 2’6” Hunter Derby Action & $10,000 in Leading Rider Awards There are just 7 shows left in the World Equestrian Center & Kentucky Horse Shows LLC USHJA National Hunter Derby Series, offering both “Junior/Amateur” and “Open” options at their remaining Summer / Fall USEF recognized horse shows. Check the Leading Rider Awards Leaderboard below! […]Read More

WEC Summer III Highlights

We had a blast this week as we wrapped up the final show of the WEC Spring and Summer Series. Exhibitors and spectators alike enjoyed everything from water slides, to ice cream and pizza parties, to live music along with thrilling equestrian sport in the beautiful outdoor complex. Sunday morning hosted the CMH Hoofless Derby 5k where more than one hundred participants ran through and […]Read More

Dragonfly Academy at WEC

Dragonfly Academy at the World Equestrian Center is a progressive private school designed to provide student athletes with a customized educational support program that accommodates their demanding equestrian training and competition schedule. Tailored to the unique needs of the equestrian athlete, we offer full time registration, one-on-one tutoring, test proctoring or simple facility usage for independent study. Flexible classroom hours allow students to maintain academic […]Read More

WEC July II Highlights

Rising temperatures throughout midwest didn’t affect the WEC July II shows, as a cooling tent, cool events and even cooler cash boosted exhibitors both in and out of the show ring. Thursday saw a fantastic $5,000 Welcome Stake 1.35 m, dominated by Taylor Kain. Friday brought a win for Jeff Gogul in the $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby followed by an evening concert on the […]Read More

World Equestrian Center Ohio Features “Sweet Sixteen” Fall Line Up with Nearly $275,000 in Hunter Derby Prize Money Offered

  The World Equestrian Center has boosted its Hunter Derby offerings for the Fall 2019 indoor season by offering 16 Hunter Derbies of all levels and nearly $275,000 in prize money over five consecutive weeks of USEF rated Hunter / Jumper horse shows from September 25 – October 27. The popular World Equestrian Center 2’6” Non-Pro Hunter Derby will be back each week this Fall […]Read More

WEC July I Highlights

We kicked off two consecutive weeks of July shows at World Equestrian Center with plenty of sunshine, fun events and fantastic hunter / jumper sport. On Thursday, we watched Argentina’s Patricio Rodriguez pilot Abby Lockwood’s Metro Lass (Metropol x Dunmor Lass) to the win in the $5,000 Welcome Stake 1.35 m sponsored by CWD Sellier before heading downtown to the historic Murphy Theatre for a showing […]Read More

Entries Open Now for the World Equestrian Center Fall Horse Shows

Sept. 25–Oct. 27 Featuring Nearly $1 Million in Prize Money/Prizes Introducing The World Equestrian Center Premier Championship Cup WILMINGTON, Ohio – July 2, 2019 – The World Equestrian Center features 200,000 sq. ft. of riding space with premium footing, permanent stabling and charming onsite accommodations. At the World Equestrian Center exhibitors enjoy a different kind of indoors – bright, clean, fun, family friendly and customer […]Read More

World Equestrian Center to Present $10,000 Open Jumper Awards at Vermont Summer Festival

The World Equestrian Center will present the $10,000 Open Jumper Awards at the Vermont Summer Festival, running from July 2 through August 11, 2019, at Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, VT. Based in Wilmington, OH, and Ocala, FL, the World Equestrian Center is dedicated to offering great sport and good fun in a family friendly environment, a philosophy that aligns well with the mission […]Read More