Danielle Grice and High Life Earn Top Honors in the $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby

Twenty four stunning hunters gathered in the R+L Arena this afternoon to contest the $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby. The ring emulated the hunt field with plentiful greenery, several natural log and branch fences and a charming chicken coop-flanked fence. The course for this afternoon’s class featured adjustable bending lines, a two-stride line and four high options. Competition was fierce with a cutoff score of […]Read More

Shannon Hicks and Al Pachini Steal the Win in the $5,000 Welcome Stake 1.35m

Week seven of ‘Winter in the Midwest 2020’ at World Equestrian Center kicked off this afternoon with twenty entries representing four countries vying for the win in the $5,000 Welcome Stake 1.35m sponsored by  CWD Sellier. The course for the class was designed by Keith Bollotte and featured several rollback turns, a one-stride combination and forward lines. The jump off offered just one inside turn […]Read More

What’s Happening at WEC: Winter Classic 7

Welcome to week seven of the World Equestrian Center ‘Winter in the Midwest’ 2020 circuit. We’re hosting another popular Life-Size Jenga Tournament: the first of the new year. Check below for details about the tournament and more happening this week. Also find the World Equestrian Center newsletter posted around the facility, to follow along daily with our events and find out where to shop, dine and relax. As […]Read More

WEC Winter Classic 6 Highlights

Week six of ‘Winter in the Midwest 2020’ at World Equestrian Center brought plenty of excitement with first time wins and repeat victories across the board. Exhibitors and spectators alike enjoyed delicious buffets in the Paddock Club along with a ringside exhibitor party during the $25,000 World Equestrian Center Grand Prix. Some even took time to kick back and relax on Saturday night for a […]Read More

World Equestrian Center Magazine – January 2020

We are delighted to dedicate this first issue of 2020 to Kevin Babington, a beloved Irish horseman who is fighting to recover from a devastating riding accident. Jeff Papows, Chairman of the Silver Oak Jumper Tournament, and a dear friend of Kevin wrote our cover story, ‘Kevin Babington a Profile in Courage and Inspiration’. It’s a touching tribute to a man whose plight has rallied […]Read More

January 2020

Check out January’s edition of our quarterly magazine. This issue continues to focus on topics like exhibitor profiles, equine lifestyle and other aspects of our sport. Read our January issue published on the Issuu platform. You can also download the app for your Android or iPhone for your convenience.Read More

Sunday Spotlight: Wren Blae Zimmerman

This week’s Sunday Spotlight lands on Wren Blae Zimmerman, a true inspiration whose dreams extend far beyond her own riding. Wren has a visual impairment that impedes her from seeing what is in front of her and was told that jumping wasn’t a feasible route for her to take. Despite the many times she has heard the word no, Wren has prevailed and is well […]Read More

Ireland’s Kevin McCarthy and Catch A Star HSS Return to WEC to Win the $25,000 WEC Grand Prix

The Sanctuary Arena saw thrilling jumper action this evening for the $25,000 World Equestrian Center Grand Prix and the $7,500 Futures Prix 1.30m sponsored by Voltaire Design. Ireland’s Kevin McCarthy and his own Catch A Starr HSS (Sheraton x Tolinda) returned to World Equestrian Center this week to top the Grand Prix while David Beisel continued his winning streak, taking the top two spots in the […]Read More

Stevie McCarron Wigley and Corallo Z Emerge Victorious in Tonight’s $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby

A field of twenty seven elegant hunters vied for the win this evening in the $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby where several scores climbed into the nineties.The course for tonight’s derby, designed by Bobby Murphy of Lexington, Kentucky, emulated the hunt field with plentiful cedar brush natural fences and even a charming chicken coop-flanked vertical. The class was highly competitive with a cutoff score for […]Read More

Michael Kocher & Dillandra Top the $5,000 Welcome Stake 1.35m

Week six of ‘Winter in the Midwest 2020’ at World Equestrian Center kicked off this afternoon with the $5,000 Welcome Stake 1.35m sponsored by  CWD Sellier. Entries contested a course designed by Bobby Murphy of Lexington, Kentucky that featured fourteen jumping efforts including two one-stride combinations, forward lines and two opportunities for inside turns on the short course. It was a battle of the four […]Read More