New for 2024: World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Offers Affordable Summer Schooling Show Series

WILMINGTON, Ohio – January 26, 2023 – For the first time, World Equestrian Center – Wilmington is pleased to introduce the 2024 Summer Schooling Show Series. WEC is thrilled to offer five weeks of affordable horse show opportunities for exhibitors to compete in our state-of-the-art outdoor arenas in classes from the walk-trot to the 1.20m jumpers. Exhibitors can expect the same quality, efficiency and family-friendly environment […]Read More

VOL IV 2023 Chef’s Corner: Moving Up the Line with Alex Lynch: WEC – Wilmington Director of Food & Beverage

Family dinner around the kitchen table was a symbol of love and happiness for Alex Lynch during her childhood. Ending the day with a full plate surrounded by her loved ones was only the beginning of her passion for cooking. In her hometown of Groveport, Ohio, Alex was placed into her very first food and beverage job at a local family-owned pizzeria. She quickly became […]Read More

Tickets Now on Sale for 2024 Winter Spectacular Grand Finale and Longines League of Nations™ Qualifier

Ocala, FL – The grand finale of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series, March 19-23, is set to thrill with a week-long showcase of five-star Jumping competition, featuring the highly anticipated North American qualifier for the inaugural Longines League of Nations™ Team Competition.   World Equestrian Center – Ocala will welcome some of the world’s best Jumping athletes to take center stage in the WEC Grand […]Read More

World Equestrian Center Magazine Vol III 2023 Out Now

World Equestrian Center Magazine VOL III 2023 is out now! Grab your FREE copy at either venue or read it online now at wec.net! Our cover story pays tribute to Hannah Serfass, the talented young rider who lost her life in a riding accident in April. During her touching memorial service, Hannah’s family shared a heartfelt message to all: keep riding for Hannah. Scores of […]Read More

World Equestrian Center Magazine VOL I 2023 Out Now

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

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

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

Ride for David – Winter Classic Week 17 Updates

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

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

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

World Equestrian Center Magazine Volume I 2022 is Out Now

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

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

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