World Equestrian Center – Wilmington 2022 Fall Classic Show Series Week III Highlights

Wilmington, OH – World Equestrian Center – Wilmington hosted yet another exhilarating week of equestrian sport during week III of the 2022 Fall Classic Show Series. On Thursday afternoon, Lisa Goldman-Smolen landed a double victory in the $15,000 WEC Welcome Stake and young rider, Leighton Goldberg topped the $10,000 USHJA National 3’ Non Pro Hunter Derby sponsored by Shoo-fly aboard her own Cristiano. Santiago Lambre […]Read More

Wilmington Sunday Spotlight: Melissa Donnelly, Just A Folly Farm

Wilmington, OH – This week’s Wilmington Sunday Spotlight shines on Melissa Donnelly of Just A Folly Farm in Oxford, Michigan. Just A Folly Farm is a family-owned hunter, jumper and equitation training and boarding facility founded by Dorothy Campbell. We caught up with Melissa Donnelly to talk more about the family business and her career. WEC: Tell us a bit about yourself. I have been […]Read More

Santiago Lambre & Comtess 202 Steal $75,000 WEC Grand Prix Victory

Wilmington, OH – World Equestrian Center – Wilmington hosted the first $75,000 WEC Grand Prix of the 2022 Fall Classic Show Series this evening in the Sanctuary Arena. In the opening Level 5 Jumper competition, an international field of 22 horse-and-rider combinations battled for the lion’s share of the prize money, but it was Olympian Santiago Lambre (BRA) and his longtime partner, Comtess 202 (Comme […]Read More

Leighton Goldberg & Cristiano Top the $10,000 USHJA National 3’ Non Pro Hunter Derby Sponsored by Shoo-Fly

Wilmington, OH – Forty elegant horse-and-rider combinations vied for the top prize in the $10,000 USHJA National 3’ Non Pro Hunter Derby sponsored by Shoo-fly and $10,000 USHJA National 3’ Open Hunter Derby. Bobby Murphy of Lexington, Kentucky, crafted the beautifully decorated hunter tracks that showcased four natural high options. Competition was fierce in both derbies with top placings separated by just fractions of a […]Read More

Lisa Goldman-Smolen Lands Double Victory in the $15,000 WEC Welcome Stake

Wilmington, OH – National feature competition resumed this evening at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington with the $15,000 WEC Welcome Stake. Twenty-six starters gathered at the Sanctuary Arena to battle for the lion’s share of the prize money over tracks designed by Rob Barton (USA). Twelve horse-and-rider combinations managed to deliver a clean first round and eight jumped double clear, but it was Lisa Goldman-Smolen […]Read More

Qualify for the 2023 Premier Equitation Cup Championship in Ocala, Florida

Ocala, FL – The qualifying period remains open for the 2023 World Equestrian Center (WEC) Premier Equitation Cup Championship. The 2023 Premier Equitation Cup Championship will be held during Week VI of the 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series on February 11, 2023, at World Equestrian Center – Ocala in Ocala, Florida. Junior athletes must place in at least two WEC Premier Equitation Cup qualifying classes […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at WEC – Ocala

Ocala, FL – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is hosting an array of fun family events this week including the German Shepherd Dog Club of America (GSDCA) National Specialty Show, GSDCA Sieger Show and the Ocala Home Show. The German Shepherd Dog Club of America (GSDCA) National Specialty Show is held from October 11-16 in Arena 4 from 8am-4pm. The annual event highlights the versatility […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at WEC – Wilmington

Wilmington, OH – World Equestrian Center – Wilmington’s 2022 Fall Classic Show Series is well underway with exciting hunter/jumper action.  Highlights include Thursday’s $15,000 Welcome Stake in the Sanctuary Arena and Hunter Derby Friday in the beautifully decorated R+L Arena. Saturday is full of exciting equestrian sport with the $10,000 Futures Prix and $75,000 Grand Prix in the Sanctuary Arena. All events are free and […]Read More

Professionals Rave as World Equestrian Center – Ocala Prepares for 2022 USEF Fall Show Series

Ocala, Fla. – World Equestrian Center – Ocala is anticipating the start of the newly expanded 2022 USEF Fall Show Series, showcasing four weeks of Premier Hunter/Level 6 Jumper competition from November 9 through November 20 and December 7 through December 18. In addition to WEC – Ocala’s traditional splendor, the 2022 USEF Fall Show Series December weeks will see the Grand Plaza adorned with […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Wilmington 2022 Fall Classic Show Series Week II Highlights

Week II of World Equestrian Center – Wilmington’s 2022 Fall Classic Show Series showcased another full week of top-level equestrian sport. Young professional Darby Pease secured her first ever grand prix victory in Saturday afternoon’s $50,000 WEC Grand Prix aboard Carel Van Donderen. Richard Rinehart managed to sore back-to-back wins in the $10,000 WEC Futures Prix. Read on for additional highlights from the week. Darby […]Read More