Honor and Ashleen Lee Best a Field of Twenty Eight to Win the $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby

Twenty eight beautifully turned out Hunters took to the R&L Arena this evening to contest the $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby. The stands were packed with eager spectators waiting to watch the horses and riders take to the Derby course, designed by Bobby Murphy of Lexington, Kentucky. Riders walked the course, planning their paths and getting a feel for handy turns. The jumps were set […]Read More

Welcoming in 2019 with a One-Two Victory from Lauren E. DiTallo

We are ringing in the new year at the World Equestrian Center as we kick off a 16-week-long stretch of top tier equestrian sport during the World Equestrian Center Winter Series of the Midwest. Riders and horses alike look refreshed, returning to the show grounds after the first two weeks of the Winter Series in December and a relaxing Holiday break. The new year brings […]Read More

Featured Finds at World Equestrian Center: The Cutting Room Salon & Day Spa

It’s no secret that every equestrian could use a little pampering during their down time at horse shows. Between lugging heavy tack trunks, lunging rambunctious horses, riding non-stop and getting so busy that a good skin and hair care routine seems impossible, equestrian’s bodies take a serious beating during shows. To remedy our aches and pains, World Equestrian Center brings all-inclusive hair and spa services […]Read More

New Year, New Riding Goals

As we Equestrians celebrate the beginning of the New Year, this time presents a welcome opportunity to reflect on the past 365 days and set new goals for the upcoming year. Many of us are just starting our long stretch of Winter Circuits, so while this may not be the time for any drastic changes to our training, it is the perfect time to start […]Read More

Away in a Manger

“As you go about your barn chores, remember that the place God chose for the birth of His only son was not a church or a palace, but a stable.” – Anonymous In today’s hectic world where hustle and bustle often drowns out life’s most important moments, we need an escape now more than ever. Many people find this in the form of a yoga […]Read More

An Extraordinary Gift for Us All

The World Equestrian Center is dark these days. The officials, starters, announcers and jump crew have gone home for the holidays.  Both the Paddock Club and the International Café are closed and no lights shine in the shops of the Vendor Village or A Sudden Impulse boutique. The huge indoor arenas and barns sit empty, awaiting the start of the 2019 show season. But as […]Read More

Let it Snow, Let it Snow, We Will Still Horse Show!

2019 Winter weather predictions call for a cold, wet Winter, but we won’t let that stop us from horse showing! The 2019 Winter weather predictions are in and despite early rumors of a warm and mild winter, you’re going to be breaking out your down jacket more often than you would probably like to this year. The Farmer’s Almanac, notorious for its incredibly accurate long-term […]Read More

Celebrate National Day of the Horse

Each year on December 13th, the United States celebrates the National Day of the Horse. According to tradition, the National Day of the Horse encourages people to be mindful of the contribution of horses to the economy, history and character of the United States. While horses have always played a large role in the shaping of our Nation, it wasn’t until November 18, 2004 that horses were […]Read More

WEC Winter Classic #1 Highlights

It was a fun filled holiday-themed week at the World Equestrian Center for week two of the Winter Series of the Midwest. The festivities began when exhibitors checked in at the horse show office and collected their ready-to-build gingerbread houses for the decorating contest to be judged Saturday night with $100 WEC Gift Cards to be given as prizes. Exhibitors (and even a few vendors) […]Read More

Sunday Spotlight: Mother / Daughter Duo – Emily Morin and Gabrielle L. Morin

As week two of the Winter Series of the Midwest comes to a close today, we like to take the time to shine the spotlight on a Junior or Amateur rider who truly stood out throughout the week. This week, we are focusing on two: Amatuer rider Emily Morin and her daughter Junior rider Gabrielle L. Morin of McLean, Virginia. Between them, they have a string […]Read More