Through the Eyes of the Exhibitor: WEC ‘Winter in the Midwest’ 2020
Though we are sad that WEC’s ‘Winter in the Midwest’ 2020 had to come to an early close, we have been keeping up with memorable moments from the horse shows through our exhibitor’s Instagram posts. There was no shortage of fun to be had this winter at WEC, from to celebrating wins, to Valentine’s Day costumes, to visiting with Santa, to shopping, snacking and hanging […]Read More
Congratulations 2019 Year End Champions & Reserve Champions
We held our first annual World Equestrian Center Year End Awards party in February. Exhibitors and their families gathered in the Paddock Club for an awards ceremony and celebration. Over-sized ribbons and beautiful prizes were awarded to Champion and Reserve Champion division winners. During the evening, attendees socialized with horse show friends and family while enjoying elegant hors d’oeuvres and desserts. Congratulations to all 2019 […]Read More
Shop WEC’s Virtual Vendor Village
World Equestrian Center serves as a winter home for countless equestrian vendors. From top names in the industry to locally-owned small businesses, vendors fill storefronts in Vendor Village and line the halls of the R+L Arena. With many vendors currently running sales that can’t be beat, now is an ideal time to support your favorite horse show shops. Browse WEC’s virtual Vendor Village below. A […]Read More
The Luck of the…Not-Necessarily-Irish
In the spirit of luck on St. Patrick’s Day, we took to social media asking riders to share their horse show good luck charms. From horseshoe necklaces to a slew of lucky socks, there are apparently no limits to what equestrians will wear or do in hopes of a good ride. Below are some of our favorite responses: @_jellybean_jadyn_ “My lucky socks! They’re just plain […]Read More
World Equestrian Center Enacts 30-Day Competition Suspension
STATEMENT WILMINGTON, Ohio – March 16, 2020 – After careful consideration, World Equestrian Center has elected to suspend horse showing for 30 days in compliance with Coronavirus-related recommendations from US Equestrian and USHJA. Please stay tuned to our social media channels in the coming weeks as we prepare to reopen following the 30-day compeitition suspension. Please contact TJCampbell at tj.campbell@wec.net with questions. Stay connected with […]Read More
Sunday Spotlight: Tori Bilas
This week’s Sunday Spotlight lands on Tori Bilas. Tori is a passionate horsewoman who has found horses in every aspect of her life – sport, work and art. She found her perfect match in a grey Holsteiner gelding named Brisbane. The pair compete in the jumpers and have found great success together. This week at World Equestrian Center, Tori and Brisbane took top placings in […]Read More
Jason Berry Pilots Brugh’s Hall to a First-Time $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby Win
Thirty-eight stunning hunters took to the R+L Arena tonight to vie for the win in the $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby. The course for tonight’s class was designed by Tucker Williams of getjumps.com and emulated the hunt field with inviting fences and plentiful cedar brush. Competition was fierce with a cut-off score of 83 heading into the handy round, but it was Jason Berry who topped […]Read More
Statement: World Equestrian Center Suspends Competition
This afternoon the President of the United States declared a national emergency in response to the Coronavirus pandemic. Based on the President’s t declaration, our Ohio state government limit on public gatherings and the recommendation of our local health department, we have decided to close World Equestrian Center this evening. We have consulted with USEF and they have advised us to follow the advice of […]Read More