WILMINGTON, Ohio – February 11, 2019 – At this time, the World Equestrian Center (WEC) in Wilmington, Ohio has had no confirmed cases of the Equine Influenza Virus. Because horses have tested positive for Equine Influenza Virus after leaving the facility, WEC owner Roby Roberts and horse show manager Vinny Card have been working closely with WEC horse show veterinarian Dr. Holly Helbig to monitor […]Read More
The Winter Series of the Midwest wrapped up the Winter Classic 6 on Sunday, signaling that we are already a third of the way through the Winter Series! Time sure flies when you are having fun, and we had plenty of fun this past week! On Friday night, DJ Betic performed in the Paddock Club and all were invited to the party. The Paddock Club […]Read More
Another thrilling week of horse showing has come to a close with plenty of victories to celebrate. Professionals Doug Boyd and Lisa Goldman-Smolen were on top this week with incredible wins in both the Hunters and Jumper feature classes. It was a super fun week, with a throwback to the popular early 2000s movie Flicka showing in the Paddock Club on Friday night during the […]Read More
This week World Equestrian Center went to the dogs (in a good way) as we celebrated the grand opening of the Shaggy Chic Pet Parlor in Vendor Village. Friday night a group gathered in the Paddock Club for a dog-themed sip & paint party, Saturday we hosted an adoption party with the Wilmington Area Humane Society and a demonstration from Spikes K9, as well as […]Read More
This past week brought fantastic equestrian sport to both the Hunter and Jumper arenas as we weathered a brutal winter storm from the comfort of the heated indoor arenas and barns. We enjoyed fantastic food and delicious drinks throughout the week with Dietrich sponsoring a spread of appetizers for spectators and exhibitors during the $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby on Friday, and World Equestrian Center […]Read More
We saw fantastic equestrian sport at last week’s World Equestrian Center Winter Classic #2. The first show of 2019 started the year off with a bang, seeing stellar rides from familiar faces like Charlotte E. Clark and Ashleen Lee, as well as fierce competition from first time WEC exhibitors. We started the show on Wednesday as horses and riders enter the show ring for the […]Read More
WEC Visitors Can Book 2019 Ohio Lodging Online Today! WILMINGTON, Ohio – January 7, 2019 – The World Equestrian Center today launched a new, expanded Web site rich with information, imagery and functionality to create the best possible experience for our users. Located at www.WEC.net the site encompasses content focused on the World Equestrian Center facilities in both of our Wilmington, Ohio and Ocala, Florida, […]Read More
Ocala 2021 Campaign Begins! WILMINGTON, Ohio – January 7, 2019 – The World Equestrian Center has released a dynamic 3D video tour of their burgeoning Ocala, Florida, facility; beginning a countdown to its Grand Opening in January 2021. The video takes viewers on a fly over journey, at first giving a bird’s eye view that alludes to the size and scope of the more than 3,000-acre […]Read More
The World Equestrian Center is dark these days. The officials, starters, announcers and jump crew have gone home for the holidays. Both the Paddock Club and the International Café are closed and no lights shine in the shops of the Vendor Village or A Sudden Impulse boutique. The huge indoor arenas and barns sit empty, awaiting the start of the 2019 show season. But as […]Read More
2019 Winter weather predictions call for a cold, wet Winter, but we won’t let that stop us from horse showing! The 2019 Winter weather predictions are in and despite early rumors of a warm and mild winter, you’re going to be breaking out your down jacket more often than you would probably like to this year. The Farmer’s Almanac, notorious for its incredibly accurate long-term […]Read More
