Thirty six entries took to the Sanctuary Arena for the final Welcome Stake of the World Equestrian Center Fall horse shows, sponsored by CWD Sellier. Twelve entries advanced to the jump off and just three managed double clear rounds, but it was Ryan Genn and Bridlebourne Stables LLC’s Colora (Contendro I x Hera XIX) that emerged victorious by delivering a foot perfect jump off round that stopped […]Read More
From ringside Prix parties to wonderful wins, the World Equestrian Center Fall Classic I horse show was filled with fun both in and out of the show ring. The week began with a thrilling $15,000 Welcome Stake sponsored by CWD Sellier on Thursday, followed by tough competition in both the Open and Non Pro $20,000 USHJA National Hunter Derbies on Friday. The evenings events featured mechanical […]Read More
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
Check out the October edition of our new quarterly magazine. This issue continues to focus on topics like exhibitor profiles, equine lifestyle and other aspects of our sport. Read our October issue published on the Issuu platform. You can also download the app for your Android or iPhone for your convenience.Read More
An enthusiastic crowd gathered for tonight’s $50,000 World Equestrian Center Grand Prix sponsored by Buckeye Nutrition. Thirty six entries vied for their share of the $50,000 purse tonight with six entries advancing to the jump off, while seven pairs came away with four faults apiece. Competition was tight, but it was ultimately Ryan Genn and Bridlebourne Stables LLC’s Colora (Contendro I x Hera XIX) that […]Read More
This afternoon saw sixty entries vie for top honors in the Open and Non Pro $20,000 USHJA National Hunter Derbies. Both courses were designed by Keith Bollotte, a course designer with more than thirty years of experience in the industry, and featured a two stride line, two bending lines and several opportunities for tidy turns in the handy round. Open $20,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby […]Read More
Thirty four entries contested this afternoon’s $15,000 Welcome Stake 1.35m sponsored by CWD Sellier in the beautiful Sanctuary arena. The class featured a technical course designed by Tucker Williams of Ocala, Florida that included two one-stride combinations, two liverpools and several bending lines. Ten entries advanced to the jump off, but it was Ireland’s Kevin McCarthy and his own Catch A Star HSS (Sheraton x Tolinda) who […]Read More
WEC Fall III horse show was aplenty with thrilling equestrian sport and fun events for exhibitors and spectators alike. Dragonfly Academy, our new World Equestrian Center school, was onsite throughout the week offering free tutoring in the Paddock Club on Friday and sponsoring a delicious exhibitors party for the Grand Prix on Saturday. The highlight of the week was the kickoff of the first leg […]Read More
This week hosts a special edition of the Sunday Spotlight, highlighting Friday’s Open and Non Pro $20,000 USHJA National Hunter Derbies. Over fifty entries filled the massive R+L Arena between the two classes to contest a stunning hunt field themed course designed by Bobby Murphy of Lexington, Kentucky. The course featured plentiful cedar brush and natural obstacles that formed forward lines and presented entries with […]Read More
This afternoon brought terrific jumper action to the Sanctuary Arena for the $25,000 WEC Grand Prix and the $7,500 Futures Prix 1.30m sponsored by Voltaire Design. Nearly fifty entries took to the ring between the two classes with tight jump off competition at the top of both classes. The elegant ringside Exhibitor’s Party featured a delicious spread from the Paddock Club including mini Beef Wellington, brie […]Read More
