Entries Open Today for Five Show Series WILMINGTON, Ohio – March 29, 2019 – The World Equestrian Center has expanded its Spring/Summer Horse Show Series, adding two new July dates for a total of five shows from May – August 2019. The prize list is available at www.wec.net. Entries are open now and can be posted at www.horseshowing.com along with stall reservations, hay, feed and […]Read More
Winter Classic 13 of the Winter Series of the Midwest hosted plenty of thrilling equestrian sport along with a myriad of fun activities. On Friday, exhibitors gathered in the Paddock Club for a delicious dinner of barbecue ribs and fried catfish as some joined in on a Spring-themed painting party. Saturday welcomed the Clinton County Humane Society to Vendor Village where one lucky dog found […]Read More
Week #12 of the Winter Series of the Midwest brought plenty of St. Patrick’s Day-themed fun to the World Equestrian Center. On Saturday the Brausch Brewery featured their handmade brews in Vendor Village during WEC’s weekly Sip-and-Shop event, and they also joined us down by the ring during the Grand Prix. After the Grand Prix, a crowd rushed the arena in search of hidden pots […]Read More
Week 11 of the Winter Series of the Midwest featured plenty of fun in and out of the show ring. This week went to the ladies, with women winning every feature class of the week. That’s some serious #girlpower if we do say so ourselves! Exhibitors enjoyed the Busking Blue Band playing in the Paddock Club on Friday night and a delicious dinner, a dog adoption […]Read More
We look back on another fun-filled week of horse showing as the Winter Series of the Midwest Winter Classic 10 comes to a close at World Equestrian Center. This week saw plenty of great events from live music, to a dog adoption with the League for animal Welfare, to a Sip and Shop in Vendor Village. We even got to indulge a little with some […]Read More
The Winter Series of the Midwest continued this week with fantastic equestrian sport and plenty of fun for all. This week was truly “The Week of the Davids” with David Beisel and David O’Brien trading off top placings in every Winter Classic 9 feature class. The Sanctuary arena hosted a special class for the dogs this week: the Dog Grand Prix. The Dog Grand Prix […]Read More
Valentine’s Day had us looking through rose-colored glasses and seeing hearts all week long with plenty of fun events to celebrate the holiday. There is no better way to say “I love you” than a good cup of coffee, so WEC sponsor Osphos provided complimentary coffee for all exhibitors on both Wednesday and Thursday at Dark Horse Coffee Co. The Ohio Appaloosa Association joined us […]Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE UPDATE: Total of Nine Confirmed Equine Influenza Cases at WEC WILMINGTON, Ohio – February 15, 2019 – The World Equestrian Center today confirmed a total of nine cases of Equine Influenza at the Ohio horse show venue. Earlier this week, three horses tested positive for the virus. The nine horses are currently in isolation at the World Equestrian Center veterinary clinic in […]Read More
Week Seven of the Winter Series of the Midwest held many exciting achievements for World Equestrian Center exhibitors including fantastic first time wins in three out of five of our featured classes. Exhibitors had great fun throughout the week, starting with a delicious Prime Rib Dinner and mechanical bull riding on Friday in the Paddock Club. On Saturday, all gathered in the grand stands of […]Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement: Three Horses With Equine Influenza at World Equestrian Center WILMINGTON, Ohio – February 12, 2019 – The World Equestrian Center management has been made aware by horse show veterinarian Dr. Holly Helbig that three horses at the facility have tested positive for the Equine Influenza Virus. After a full respiratory panel, all three horses have tested NEGATIVE for Streptococcus equi (Strangles) […]Read More
