In this issue we seek inspiration and we’re finding it everywhere – in the people that innovate in our sport, in riders that take the leap to become professionals and in those who balance work, family and horses with aplomb! Read about Tom MacGuinness, founder of the iconic Horseware Ireland brand and creator of the award-winning Rambo horse blanket in our new Inspirations column. Tom […]Read More
This week’s Sunday Spotlight falls on Sara Ladley. Sara is a fantastic amateur hunter rider who rides with Barbara Bancroft at BarGee Farm just north of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She is also the owner and founder of the popular equestrian brand, Hunt Club. Sara took some time this weekend to chat with us about her amazing horses and her entreprenurial venture. WEC: How did you get into riding? […]Read More
Each week our Featured Finds highlights some of the latest and greatest shops at World Equestrian Center. WEC’s Vendor Village plays host to everything from tack shops to salons to home and gift stores. We love to share the stories of how those shops found their niche in the equestrian industry. This week, we sat down with Allan Garray, owner of Mona’s Monograms, to hear […]Read More
This week’s Sunday Spotlight falls on Amateur Jumper rider Angie Yates. Angie is from Indianapolis, Indiana and rides with Robert Mendoza at Bannockburn Farm. Not only is Angie a fantastic rider and a loving mom of three, she is also an equine vet! This weekend, Angie showed her mare Donastar in the Novice Child/Adult Jumpers and earned fantastic ribbons. Read on to learn about Angie’s […]Read More
This week’s Sunday Spotlight falls on Amateur Ashley Murray. Ashley does it all from working, to being a student, to nannying, to being a Mom, and the barn is her sanctuary. This week, Ashley returned to the show ring after a lengthy hiatus and found herself in the Jumpers with her horse Zara. The pair took top placings and even won the .80 – .85 […]Read More
The month of July brought plenty of fun to World Equestrian Center for the inaugural WEC July I & II horse shows. Exhibitors enjoyed many special moments with their horses and ponies both in and out of the show ring, sharing them with the world via social media. The July shows are part of WEC’s five-show long Spring and Summer horse shows running from late […]Read More
This week’s Sunday Spotlight lands on fourth generation young horsewoman Miracle Smillie. Miracle frequently shows at World Equestrian Center competing on her ponies Daventry’s Emerald City (Ozzie) and Apollo LCD (Apollo). Miracle had a fantastic week at WEC this week, competing with Ozzie in the 2′ USHJA Hunters and with Apollo in the Intermediate Child/Adult Jumpers .80 m, the Intermediate Child/Adult Jumper Classic and the […]Read More
We welcome Winslow Photography back to World Equestrian Center this week as the official horse show photographer of the WEC July II horse show. You may recognize owners Josh and Karrin Winslow and their fantastic team of photographers from the various shows they shoot throughout the Midwest including Brave Horse and Country Heir. We are thrilled to have the Winslow Photography team on site for […]Read More
This week’s Sunday Spotlight lands on Natalie Gray, a talented fourteen year old who has a true love for both the horse and the sport. Natalie began riding as soon as she was able to and hasn’t looked back since. This week, Natalie showed Kelly McDow’s Oracabessa, taking Reserve Champion in the Children’s Hunters 14 and Under, two second places in the USHJA Hunter 3′, […]Read More
Happy Summer! We hope you’re enjoying longer days, warmer weather, family fun and lots of quality time in the saddle this Summer. In this issue of the World Equestrian Center Magazine you’ll meet those who have developed their passion into a thriving family business, an incredible event, an innovative entrepreneurial venture or a desire to provide a forever home for a sweet little dog. We celebrate them […]Read More
