Ireland’s David O’Brien Takes Top Three Spots in the WEC Winter Classic #9 $5,000 Welcome Stake 1.35 m

This afternoon’s $5,000 Welcome Stake 1.35 m sponsored by CWD saw fantastic equestrian sport with Ireland’s David O’Brien of Spy Coast Farm taking first, second and third place. O’Brien was on fire this afternoon, taking skillful rollback turns and riding with precision to every fence. His quick thinking and natural instinct allowed him to pilot not one, but all three of his mounts to the […]Read More

Featured Finds at World Equestrian Center: Farm Vet

This week, our Featured Finds vendor comes to us in the form of the familiar face of Farm Vet. Farm Vet has been a fixture at the World Equestrian Center, operating out of their trailer in the hallway of the R+L Arena by the ribbon room since 2016. Farm Vet strives to put the health of horses and pets above all else, supplying a selection […]Read More

WEC Week #8 Highlights

Valentine’s Day had us looking through rose-colored glasses and seeing hearts all week long with plenty of fun events to celebrate the holiday. There is no better way to say “I love you” than a good cup of coffee, so WEC sponsor Osphos provided complimentary coffee for all exhibitors on both Wednesday and Thursday at Dark Horse Coffee Co. The Ohio Appaloosa Association joined us […]Read More

Sunday Spotlight: Aimee Kemper

This week, we introduce Amateur Aimee Kemper of Cincinnati, Ohio as our Sunday Spotlight feature. Aimee has been riding horses for the majority of her life and, even through a few breaks from the sport, always finds her feet back in the irons. According to Aimee, she has the “riding bug” that we all know too well. Aimee has worked hard for the many success […]Read More

Ireland’s Kevin McCarthy & Catch A Star HSS Steal the Win in the $25,000 WEC Grand Prix

The Sanctuary was packed with thrilling jumper action in both the $25,000 WEC Grand Prix and the $7,500 Futures Prix 1.30 m sponsored by Voltaire. The courses for both of tonight’s classes were designed by Keith J. Bollotte, and both featured a crowd pleasing triple bar and two combinations. The Grand Prix saw an incredible win by Kevin McCarthy as he and Catch A Star […]Read More

Gabriella Conte & Cavallotto Take the Blue in the $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby

The R+L Arena was filled with gorgeous Hunters tonight, all vying for the win in the $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby. Twenty horse and rider combinations took to the course, but it was Gabriella Conte aboard CKE Horse Enterprises’ Cavallotto (Hunters Argentus x Ela Noir PJ 3) that emerged victorius. The pair were up against some tough competition, with many entries scoring well into the […]Read More

UPDATE: Total of Nine Confirmed Equine Influenza Cases at WEC

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE UPDATE: Total of Nine Confirmed Equine Influenza Cases at WEC  WILMINGTON, Ohio – February 15, 2019 – The World Equestrian Center today confirmed a total of nine cases of Equine Influenza at the Ohio horse show venue. Earlier this week, three horses tested positive for the virus. The nine horses are currently in isolation at the World Equestrian Center veterinary clinic in […]Read More

Ireland’s David O’Brien and Kir Royal SCF Win the $5,000 Welcome Stake 1.35 m

Valentine’s Day spirit filled the World Equestrian Center today as horses and riders alike dressed up for the occasion. Hues of red and pink were seen all across the show grounds, even in this evening’s $5,000 Welcome Stake 1.35 m sponsored by CWD. The class was a fantastic display of equestrian sport, with Ireland’s David O’Brien and Spy Coast Farm’s Kir Royal SCF (Amaretto D […]Read More

Featured Finds at World Equestrian Center: Equitex

This week we welcome Equitex back to the World Equestrian Center as our “Featured Find”. The Equitex showroom is located in Vendor Village, so be sure to stop by to check out all of their incredible products next time you walk through! Equitex is a stable accessories company out of Napa, California that specializes in custom stable products including stall drapes, stall awnings, horse blankets […]Read More

WEC Winter #7 Highlights

Week Seven of the Winter Series of the Midwest held many exciting achievements for World Equestrian Center exhibitors including fantastic first time wins in three out of five of our featured classes. Exhibitors had great fun throughout the week, starting with a delicious Prime Rib Dinner and mechanical bull riding on Friday in the Paddock Club. On Saturday, all gathered in the grand stands of […]Read More